Women earn less than men because they are seen as pushovers when they don't negotiate hard and are seen as "ball-breakers" when they do, a psychologist says.

NZ's wealth is based on its primary sector but not enough young Kiwis are cashing in on that potential.

Stuck in a job you hate? Want more money but don't know how to ask? Want to increase your career capital?

When he had to choose between sport or a career, Martin Snedden wasn’t stumped. Now the cricketer, Rugby World Cup and tourism chief goes in to bat for a young sportsman and student. Denise Montgomery reports.

As part of Career14 Herald careers editor Greg Fleming sat down with PM John Key to learn a little more about his own career and his vision for jobs and employment as we enter election year. Interviews with Labour leader David Cunliffe and Green’s co-leader Russel Norman will run later this week.

As part of Career14 Herald careers editor Greg Fleming sat down with PM John Key to learn a little more about his own career and his vision for jobs and employment as we enter election year. The second part of the interview is available on Monday. Interviews with Labour leader David Cunliffe and Green’s co-leader Russel Norman will run this Tuesday – Thursday.

The new year is the opportunity for assessing the past 12 months and making a fresh start - it's good to use January as a time to re-evaluate your career, your habits, everything.

Long-serving Wellington radio host Justin du Fresne is retiring from his Saturday morning Newstalk ZB programme at the end of the year.

High school years are when teens face important decisions that will shape their future. But whom do they go to when they need advice?

Youngsters with ambitions, no matter how challenging or unlikely, will learn to focus and work hard.

Research suggests that Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, may be right to say female workers need to become far more aggressive, writes Ananish Chaudhuri.

Talented women are significantly under-represented in top jobs, but organisations can take action to level the playing field.

If you're in your golden years and don't think you have enough money saved for a comfortable retirement, you're in good company.

Some 1,000 recruits are needed to train for work on roads, fresh water, stormwater and other infrastructure.