A man will have to fork out $2500 after sending disparaging texts to a former manager that called a co-worker a "sycophantic sociopath".

When you're clear on your values, you're able to make consistent decisions and take committed action.

A liquor store worker who was threatened, assaulted, called a "f***ing Indian" and "Indian dog" by his employer has been awarded $45,000 in damages.

A Greymouth catering company has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 for serious labour law breaches.

A worker who posted comments online calling his former employer "a pile of crap" has been penalised for breaching a settlement agreement.

Those who are overly cautious frequently fail. They are unable to act decisively at important moments.

Yesterday changes to flexible work arrangements came into effect with the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2014 extending the legal right to ask for flexible working arrangements from caregivers only, to all employees.

Famous economist Larry Summers answers questions about robots and the hurting incomes of middle class Americans.

A director must spend time visiting the operations of the businesses for which your board holds ultimate governance responsibility.

'We take our obligations under the Privacy Act seriously" is a common refrain, sadly, observed more in the breach, writes Gehan Gunasekara.

The Reserve Bank is cutting staff numbers as it restructures its operations.

95 per cent of us will procrastinate to some degree, some of the time. However, only about 20-30 per cent of the adult population are chronic.

Depending on your job and ambition, the importance of making good decisions under pressure can vary.

A lot of entrepreneurs when pitching think they need to lead with a macro market and major problem they are solving. Keep it simple.

New research suggests extended joblessness could also dampen our personalities. And that can make it harder to find more work.

Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler

Union chief says 50-cent-an-hour lift in minimum wage is a slap in the face for the families of New Zealand.

The Time Queen shares her experience using voice recognition software to save hours typing documents.

Wellington's barefooted Anglican Bishop Justin Duckworth has thrown his weight behind a campaign for a 'living wage' - recalibrated at $19.25 an hour.

Young people who entered the workforce during the recession will suffer financially for a long time yet.

Rachel Farrant is used to being the only woman in the room, but says the door is open for more to join her.

We like feeling that the things that make us upset are considered upsetting by other people, as well.