When Greg Davidson took the reins at Datacom New Zealand, he went on the record as saying it was harder to turn around a successful company than one that was languishing.

Dr Juliet Newson's job as a geothermal reservoir modelling engineer at Contact Energy has her harnessing computer power to visualise the underground steam resources of the Wairakei area.

Young employees have to find the maturity to stay in a job while they learn what makes people they may not like tick.

This column highlights a "blinding flash of insight", business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced, and how this changed their lives forever.

Path from NZ to the States is not so well trodden, but is well worth the effort.

Workers’ goals are changing and employers must think about how to retain staff.

A woman who made herself seriously ill through stress says people need to enjoy what they choose to do for a living.

"One of the most important realisations for me was the determination, energy, focus and 'stickability' needed to make our business a success," says Hannah Shone, founder of The Natural Parent magazine.

This column highlights a "blinding flash of insight" business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced, and how this changed their lives forever.

A decision to allow a former P addict and convicted methamphetamine smuggler back into the classroom has been slammed by the Early Childhood Council.

A former childcare worker and P addict caught smuggling methamphetamine into New Zealand has been cleared by her professional body to return to the classroom.

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.

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

Mark Powell says "healthy societies need healthy businesses and healthy businesses need healthy societies".

Parents of many school leavers will find it hard to relate to the working demands faced by their children.

A principal at a private West Auckland school who admitted slapping a 14-year-old boy with the back of his hand has avoided conviction.

At least two Government ministers were told an unnamed MP was being investigated before last year's election.

Being a teacher doesn't just mean losing your patience with unruly pupils - it can also mean losing your voice.

Companies that don't have websites that work natively with smartphones may be missing out on key talent, warns recruitment firm Hays.

The lure of the 2017 Lions tour could be the clincher for Jerome Kaino to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby.

The start of the year is a great time to take stock of your professional life, and ask yourself: "What do I want to be doing for my career in 2025?"

Those who love seeing cricket balls form comet trails out of the bowler's hand can rest easy for now - Adam Milne is still in World Cup contention despite his side strain.

Getting back into the new year of work after a holiday can be hard. It's normal to want to stay on holiday - but the point is that most people need to make money to survive.