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'Unjust claims' says 2Cheap Cars

2Cheap Cars is seeking legal advice over what it says are "unjust claims" by some of its staff alleging racial abuse by a manager.

Executive Success: Eye for detail saving millions

Jeremy Allen says it is nearly impossible to get a handle on where improvements can be made if the only clue to energy use comes from a monthly power bill.

Oz long-term jobless static

Australian unemployment may have edged back since its peak late last year but the number of long-term unemployed has hardly budged.

NZ consumer confidence falls near three-year low

Confidence fell as households turned sour on the economic outlook, although more remain positive rather about their personal situation.

Inflation rises on weaker dollar and fuel prices

Consumer prices rose as a weaker currency and higher global oil prices lifted the cost of petrol.

Gen X: Earning more - end up having less

Members of Gen X - born between 1965 and 1980 - earn substantially more money than their parents did at the same point in their lives.

Creating an efficient office layout

Robyn Pearce's tips on managing information in our modern offices and basic layout considerations.

How to handle the question of salary

When looking for a new job, knowing your worth in the market can be vital - especially if you don't want to feel disgruntled after accepting an offer.

Staff sought for Adina Apartment Hotel

International hotel operator TFE is opening a 128-room Adina Apartment Hotel in Auckland and is looking for staff.

Two-thirds would quit for more flexible job - survey

Bernard Hickey: Teen mums give best returns

Imagine if you could invest $14.1 million up front and get a return over the next 50 years of $3.3 billion. Would you do it?

Career Q&A: Pregnancy and the workplace

Joyce E.A. Russell, vice dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business answers reader questions.

Bill Sole: NZ needs more apprentices

Urgently, we need to increase the availability and scope of apprenticeships to meet the changing demands of our economy.

No winners in culture of overwork

Mutivitamins, yoga, superfoods or extreme times management cannot save us from this treadmill.

Multi-tasking gone wrong

While playing grannie I had to fit in a few hours of my own work. This is what happened, writes Robyn Pearce.

Employers plan to bulk up staff wallets

There will be more job opportunities this year and the bulk of salaried workers can expect a raise, albeit a small one, thanks to strong economic growth and employer confidence.

Get Sorted: Playing like there's no tomorrow

Activities like masters-level sport increase our quality of life as we get older.

Is 'resting bitch face' holding you back?

Karla L. Miller answers a reader question about how to get ahead when you suffer from a permanent scowl.