Behavioral economist Dan Ariely thinks bonuses designed to motivate workers -- and CEOs -- are often "a waste of money."

In a major boost in the fight for equal pay new legislation will make it easier for women to file claims with employers and not have to go through the courts.

COMMENT: Four ways to tell whether you are really okay with imperfection.

Job advertisements rose 9.9pc in October, with the Waikato job market thriving.

A top Auckland football coach was sacked after just three weeks work due to his team's performance.

COMMENT: 'Blinking' words sound important, but nobody knows what they really mean.

A ranking of CEO compensation at companies filling benchmark indexes in 25 of the world's largest economies shows the biggest paychecks.

The traditional annual performance review appears to be falling out of favour with employers.

Sticking cigarettes up bottoms and "cockfights". The bullying inside Australia's most humiliating workplace.

Premier Group International is paving the way as one of the most unique workplaces in New Zealand.

Napier's Brown Owl Bakery was caught breaching multiple employment laws by MBIE.

A woman has been awarded $13,500 after being found to have been unjustifiably dismissed due to her health issues.

Recent debates were like the job interview in the presidential race, with plenty of lessons - try these tips.

Survey finds 57 per cent of New Zealanders want guidelines for workplace attire

It doesn't have the most glamorous duties in the world, but here's why nearly 10,000 people are vying for this job.

COMMENT: Boards may make better decisions if directors have some understanding of the psychology of decision-making.

COMMENT: Same old approach won't solve the big issues, says author.

The chairman of an Australian mental health foundation has called for CEOs' bonuses to be partially tied to the mental wellbeing of their staff.

Kiwi man Duane Trafford has posted a blunt assessment of what he needs from his new staff.

According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.

An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

An Auckland strawberry grower failed to properly pay its seasonal workers and keep accurate records despite warnings.

New Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.

Research shows the role of an executive needs to change, as do the incentives, for the company's best interest.

Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.

Thin-skinned young employees are much more likely to be hit by workplace stress than tough older colleagues. Here is their biggest concern.

Ever wanted to secretly record your workmates to see what they say behind your back?

What's the best way to secure 10 job interviews? Sending your CV with a box of donuts.

Affco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.

Bunnings has defended the sacking of a disabled man, saying details of the situation can't be discussed publicly.