Kiwis shun 10pc bonus for smaller pay rise
Most New Zealanders would take a small pay rise rather than gamble on getting a bigger performance bonus.
Most New Zealanders would take a small pay rise rather than gamble on getting a bigger performance bonus.
A man sexually harassed by his boss at a Wellington hostel has been awarded more than $35,000 after being sacked for complaining about the treatment.
I am concerned the under-representation of self-responsibility creates a false sense of who exactly is responsible for safety in a workplace, writes Michael Barnett.
People are struggling to figure out how to fit everything into their lives. How do they manage work, families, community, and leisure?
As New Zealand slips down the world ladder in terms of gender pay equality, the YWCA is fighting back by awarding companies showing fair pay practices.
When we talk about success and failure in careers, we are talking about whether we successfully reach a career goal or whether we fail to achieve a goal that we set for ourselves, Career specialist Dr Jonathan Moy of Careerology says.
Two Auckland psychologists say many Kiwi couples are "marching backwards into the 1950s" by unconsciously devaluing women's unpaid work.
There is an astounding lack of leadership in corporate culture. There are many people in management roles, but very few inspiring leaders.
Workers at Christchurch's New Zealand Post contact centre are devastated to learn their jobs soon won't exist.
"Efficiency is a life-long discipline, and not everyone has it or can learn it," says Robyn Pearce's wise old aunt.
So-called boomerang employees - workers who return to a former employer-are on the rise.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is expecting twins but she doesn't plan to let that slow her down.
Most women believe there is a gender pay gap problem in New Zealand - just not in their own workplaces.
Auckland's SkyCity casino has agreed to give its 800 part-time and on-call staff guaranteed hours of at least eight, 16, 20 or 32 hours a week, at their choice.
Whether it's a genuine sickie or a cheeky duvet day, more Kiwi workers are calling in sick.
The growing proliferation of "smart gadgets" means the barrier between work and life is slowly eroding, with many people expected to be available for work outside normal hours.
The rail workers' union claims more than two dozen Chinese engineers could still be being exploited in New Zealand.
Being able to spot high potential sounds relatively simple, yet in reality, it's a complicated activity, writes recruitment expert Jane Kennelly.
A male dominated workplace could cause dangerous levels of stress in women, according to researchers.
Ten years ago, Catherine Salway was brand director at Virgin, jetting between LA, New York and London, earning a six-figure salary, checking out property ads and considering buying a larger London home.
A support group for Kiwis looking to set up shop in London says the English capital still offers ample employment opportunity for those looking in the right places.
Kiwi man living in the UK responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.
Danielle Wright gathers tips from a realistic recruitment specialist who believes becoming indispensable is more about making yourself valuable, rather than invaluable.
Breaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.
We've emphasised the wrong thing over the last decade, Mike says. University is great for some things, but it's the trades that really count.
Kiwi living in the UK Claire Nelson responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.
Robyn Pearce believes that we're just re-discovering the best of the old ways - people-based, principle-based behaviours.
Young New Zealander who shared her tale of breaking into the London job market has been overwhelmed by the response - and with offers of work.