EmploymentPush to boost paid parental leaveBabies and parents mobilise for 26 weeks' paid parental leave05 May 04:27 AM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Yes, you still need strong communication skillsArne Sorenson recently shared his views on what employers are looking for in their new hires at an event at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.05 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentWorker fired for age and disabilityA man has been awarded $5000 after he was discriminated against by his former employer for his age and Asperger's Syndrome.05 May 01:50 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceThe time saving chart that made moneyMany clients over the years, both in groups and one-on-one coaching with me, have shared the frustration of trying to keep up with follow-up of some kind, Robyn Pearce writes.05 May 12:20 AM
EmploymentThe best career advice I ever hadIt can be years before you begin to heed that well-intentioned career guidance04 May 09:02 PM
EmploymentSchool hostel workers to be paid for overnight shiftsEight workers at a boarding school near Fielding have won a case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.02 May 10:26 PM
EmploymentIs this McDonald's oldest employee?At 79, a Queensland retiree is back working at his local McDonald's.02 May 08:05 PM
EmploymentSixty-eight to go at Cavalier SpinnersCavalier Bremworth today confirmed a restructure proposed two weeks ago.02 May 09:55 AM
EmploymentApp saves Health & Safety paperworkOnside has launched an online health and safety app for farmers to make compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 easier.02 May 03:18 AM
EmploymentWork safety change generationalWorkSafe New Zealand's Safer Farms programme is working with the rural sector to promote good health and safety practices.02 May 02:54 AM
Employment3 reasons a good handshake will help you at workWhy exactly do we feel the compulsion to shake hands when we're saying hello, making a deal, or burying hatchets?01 May 11:15 PM
EmploymentSleepover caregiver wins $30,000The caregiver was regularly underpaid and worked overnight shifts for $50 cash.01 May 10:22 PM
EmploymentTransgender woman not backing downA transgender woman who claims she was forced out of her job at an Auckland barbershop has been cleared to pursue her claim of unjustified dismissal01 May 08:40 PM
EmploymentNeed a break at work? Hit the ball pitA lolly factory in the UK has installed a ball pit in the staff room to help workers have fun and be creative.28 Apr 11:32 PM
EmploymentNo pay for caravan park workA retired couple who worked at a caravan park in exchange for a free site were volunteers - not employees says the ERA.27 Apr 10:30 PM
EmploymentSue Brown on corporate governanceLeading Wellington lawyer talks to Henri Eliot on effective corporate governance26 Apr 09:55 PM
EmploymentCelebrating the glue that binds the businessTop executive assistants are invaluable, and a canny boss will realise that.26 Apr 04:15 AM
EmploymentFraud accused staffer awarded $41,500A lab worker lost her job of 15 years after being wrongly accused of fraudulently filling out documents.26 Apr 01:09 AM
EmploymentSmart choice for women not to negotiate?Women get more advice on how to negotiate than we probably need.25 Apr 06:50 PM
OpinionFive ways to make meetings more effectiveCOMMENT: Meetings can be the biggest waste of time in any work day - here are some techniques to make them work.25 Apr 02:23 AM
EmploymentEducation tops workers' choiceThe education and training services sector has been ranked New Zealand's most attractive sector by workers across the country.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentHow stories can enhance your careerUse the power of well-chosen words to better connect with employees or a future employer22 Apr 09:04 AM
EmploymentHow to handle those workplace kitchen slackersFilthy cups, dirty old takeaway containers - How to cope when workmates treat the place like a tip.21 Apr 01:30 AM
EmploymentSacked after just three days on the jobA beneficiary who gained employment through Work and Income has been awarded more than $12,000 after he was sacked just three days into his new job.20 Apr 08:08 PM
EmploymentAre workers happier than ever?Employee satisfaction is at its highest level in 10 years, yet workers report low satisfaction with their benefits, says a new survey.20 Apr 06:35 PM
EmploymentReasons for pay gap a puzzleWomen still earn about 10 per cent less than men after taking into account all measurable factors other than gender, new research has found.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceHow to prevent meetings from stealing timeA well-run, on-target meeting is a key form of business communication. The key is good planning and follow through, writes Robyn Pearce.20 Apr 01:00 AM
EmploymentSacking for work snooze unfairA hotel worker was awarded over $5000 for being unfairly dismissed after falling asleep during her shift.18 Apr 09:45 PM
OpinionHarold Hillman: 'No' doesn't have to be a bad wordCOMMENT: How many excuses have you invented to avoid saying that two-letter word?14 Apr 09:30 PM
EmploymentWhat to do when someone pulls rank?COMMENT: It isn't that rank itself is the problem. What is an issue is the abuse of rank or power in the workplace.13 Apr 11:00 PM
EmploymentMicrosoft and Facebook tout equal payMicrosoft and Facebook are the latest companies to open up about gender pay after facing pressure from shareholders.13 Apr 09:30 PM
