Employment'This is not a job for cry babies'A fruit picking farm has copped flack on social media after a former worker revealed its harsh set of rules for backpackers.20 Jan 12:15 AM
ConstructionWorkplace fracas over Sunday textA workplace dispute occurred after an employee received a text message about work from his boss on a Sunday.18 Jan 09:06 PM
EmploymentHow words can cost you your jobFormer Saatchi & Saatchi chair Kevin Roberts quit after causing furor when he said women lacked 'vertical ambition'.18 Jan 08:05 PM
EmploymentThe mystery of the ill flight attendantsWith flight attendants suffering strange, painful symptoms, American Airlines has already spent US$1 million trying to figure out what's going on.18 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandSacked principal won't push for reinstatementFormer Rangiora High School principal Peggy Burrows who was wrongfully sacked from her job will not appeal a decision rejecting her request for reinstatement.18 Jan 04:16 AM
Small BusinessSMEs upbeat about the year aheadSmall businesses are upbeat about the year ahead, with confidence at its highest level in almost two years.16 Jan 08:21 AM
New ZealandSacked principal awarded $150kA former high school principal who was sacked from her job has been awarded $150,000 for unfair dismissal.14 Jan 08:57 PM
EmploymentUK job market strong: Bank of EnglandBritain's jobless rate is likely to stay close to its pre-crisis low this year, as employment remains resilient.14 Jan 12:05 AM
EmploymentRestaurant fined $25k for bad booksA Thai restaurant has been ordered to pay $25,000 for failing to comply with minimum employment standards.13 Jan 08:30 PM
EmploymentWorst excuses for not paying minimum wageSome UK bosses have argued their staff were not deserving of minimum wage as they were not British, a study reveals.11 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandBusiness owners fined for intimidationThree owner-operators of Auckland clothing retailers have been ordered by the ERA to pay $60,000 for intimidating two previous employees.11 Jan 02:52 AM
EmploymentGang members 'threatened witnesses'Three store owners have been ordered to pay $20,000 each for allegedly organising Black Power members to intimidate witnesses in an employment dispute.11 Jan 01:06 AM
EmploymentFacebook's hiring process hinders diversityWithin Facebook's engineering department, the push for greater diversity in hiring has been largely hampered.09 Jan 10:05 PM
Small BusinessThe firm helping you get the top jobCrew Consulting founder Tom Sweeney explains why his firm is based in Dunedin and what it's like being an owner.08 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldThe Obama you haven't seenAs Barack Obama prepares to leave office, his staff has revealed what the President's been like behind the scenes in the White House.04 Jan 01:24 AM
Employment'Switch-off' law could work in NZ: unionLegislation in France around set hours for responding to work emails is something to consider, says the Council of Trade Unions.02 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionShould we have universal basic income?COMMENT: While the proposal is good in theory, it's no panacea for the challenges of our modern economy.02 Jan 11:00 PM
EmploymentThe big change that will end your careerWe're moving towards a "post-work economy" and it's nowhere near as good as it sounds.02 Jan 07:27 PM
Small BusinessThe No.1 reason Kiwis quit their jobsA new study has revealed the motivations behind why Kiwis' leave their day jobs to start their own business.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Small BusinessIs now the time to change jobs?Many people working in an office would prefer to fix houses or bake cakes for a living. Should they, would you?01 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionComing pressure on professional womenAttempts to restrict immigration in the era of Brexit and Trump will not only damage the economy. Here's how.01 Jan 10:35 PM
Small BusinessWant to start your own business in 2017?A wrap of small business owners' top tips and advice for those thinking of starting up a business.01 Jan 05:00 PM
EmploymentFrench win right to ignore work emailsFrench workers have won the right to ignore all work emails outside of the office.31 Dec 08:35 PM
EmploymentFrom dead end job to $7 million a yearIf 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.30 Dec 11:53 PM
EmploymentSacked worker's case thrown outThe South African High Commissioner has successfully invoked diplomatic immunity so can't be investigated for sacking a domestic worker.26 Dec 11:11 PM
EmploymentWhat it's like telling a CEO what to doThey make a living out of being the smartest people in the room and bossing others around, so how do you tell a CEO what to do?24 Dec 12:52 AM
BDBDEmploymentPrivacy Commissioner censures drilling firmThe Privacy Commissioner has publicly censured a Whanganui drilling company for failing to protect an employee's confidential information.21 Dec 11:17 PM
EmploymentTop advertised jobs and what they earnThe industry advertising the most positions on Seek this year has been revealed.19 Dec 07:51 PM
EmploymentRevealed: What Kiwi workers really wantWorkers would prefer more flexible working hours over additional time off according to a new survey.18 Dec 11:46 PM
EmploymentDeviance linked to precarious workplacesWhen conditions are harsh, staff are likely to find satisfaction through acts of deviant behaviour, research suggests.17 Dec 12:10 AM
RetailBankrupt's wife liable for staff wagesThe wife of a bankrupt Nando's franchisee owner has been found personally liable to pay staff $70,053 owing in wages and holiday pay.15 Dec 01:54 AM
Aged careMan sends exit survey to whole companyAfter 35 years on the job, he was minutes from retirement. But first, he blasted his bosses in a company-wide email.13 Dec 03:08 AM
EmploymentWhere your Xmas toys really come fromLong working hours, low pay and squalid accommodation - welcome to the real toy factory where your presents are made.12 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandSex shop worker wins compoThe operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay a former Whanganui woman almost $10,000 in lost wages and compensation 12 Dec 09:00 AM
