Small businesses are upbeat about the year ahead, with confidence at its highest level in almost two years.

A former high school principal who was sacked from her job has been awarded $150,000 for unfair dismissal.

Britain's jobless rate is likely to stay close to its pre-crisis low this year, as employment remains resilient.

A Thai restaurant has been ordered to pay $25,000 for failing to comply with minimum employment standards.

Some UK bosses have argued their staff were not deserving of minimum wage as they were not British, a study reveals.

Three owner-operators of Auckland clothing retailers have been ordered by the ERA to pay $60,000 for intimidating two previous employees.

Three store owners have been ordered to pay $20,000 each for allegedly organising Black Power members to intimidate witnesses in an employment dispute.

Within Facebook's engineering department, the push for greater diversity in hiring has been largely hampered.

Crew Consulting founder Tom Sweeney explains why his firm is based in Dunedin and what it's like being an owner.

COMMENT: While the proposal is good in theory, it's no panacea for the challenges of our modern economy.

We're moving towards a "post-work economy" and it's nowhere near as good as it sounds.

A new study has revealed the motivations behind why Kiwis' leave their day jobs to start their own business.

Many people working in an office would prefer to fix houses or bake cakes for a living. Should they, would you?

Attempts to restrict immigration in the era of Brexit and Trump will not only damage the economy. Here's how.

A wrap of small business owners' top tips and advice for those thinking of starting up a business.

French workers have won the right to ignore all work emails outside of the office.

If you saw her walking down the street, you'd never guess at the heights of Eli Censor's success. Here's how she did it.

The South African High Commissioner has successfully invoked diplomatic immunity so can't be investigated for sacking a domestic worker.

The industry advertising the most positions on Seek this year has been revealed.

Workers would prefer more flexible working hours over additional time off according to a new survey.

When conditions are harsh, staff are likely to find satisfaction through acts of deviant behaviour, research suggests.

The wife of a bankrupt Nando's franchisee owner has been found personally liable to pay staff $70,053 owing in wages and holiday pay.

After 35 years on the job, he was minutes from retirement. But first, he blasted his bosses in a company-wide email.

Long working hours, low pay and squalid accommodation - welcome to the real toy factory where your presents are made.

The operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay a former Whanganui woman almost $10,000 in lost wages and compensation

How not to get hired: Employers reveal the interview 'red flags' that could cost you that dream job.

A younger boss steering older subordinates may have an effect on company performance, a study suggests.

Whether you are interviewing for the first time or fifth time, here's things to remember.

Z Energy chief executive has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Chief Executive of the Year Award.

A Rotorua business has been ordered to pay a former employee $33,661 and pay $40,000 in penalties for not paying him.