EmploymentGen X picking up the reinsHaving put their collective feet up on the desk as they contemplate retirement, baby boomers have been overtaken by Gen Xer as the most productive generation.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoss rightly fired over texts - ERAA manager who texted and called a young female employee asking her to go to his house, even after she rejected his advances, was rightly fired, the ERA has found.27 Sep 04:32 AM
EmploymentChange is work's great constantWe all know change is a constant in the business world and companies going through transformations have become more the norm.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBus driver fails to prove he was wrongly sackedAn Auckland bus driver who refused to return to work after changes were made to his regular bus route has failed to prove he was wrongly sacked.13 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandSacked radiographer awarded $3k in compensationAn experienced South Auckland radiologist who exposed a 15-year-old patient to excess radiation and then failed to report the incident has been awarded $3000 in compensation for unjustified dismissal.13 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandNZ university rankings fallAll of the New Zealand universities to feature in the QS World University Rankings have seen a drop in their placing this year, with the exception of Lincoln University which made the list for the first time.10 Sep 03:52 AM
EmploymentConfidence in job hunting dropsIf you're feeling a lack of confidence in your job hunting, you are not alone. Kiwi workers are experiencing a slump in their confidence concerning job mobility.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandElite officers tell of climate of fearOfficers in an elite unit set up to target the biggest criminal threats to NZ fear internal reprisals if they tell police bosses of "inappropriate conduct".03 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentChef sacked for fire at retirement homeA barbecue fire which scared residents at a retirement home, destroyed the barbecue and caused $1000 of smoke damage led to a chef being rightly sacked.27 Aug 10:49 PM
EmploymentFears firms' drug tests breach lawAlmost half of firms surveyed by a leading employers' group have reported sacking staff for drug use.25 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesUnion deal would delay job cuts: Air NZAir New Zealand says it will delay the axing of 180 wide-body maintenance jobs if it can get an industrial agreement with a union covering some of the engineers.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Bullying rife' at Hamilton councilBullying at a Waikato council is rife and an inquiry is needed to address the systemic and "toxic" problem which has resulted in 120 suspected cases, claims one councillor.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorker dismissed for attacking patientA psychiatric assistant who forced a young autistic patient to the ground and held him in a head lock was justifiably dismissed, the ERA rules.13 Aug 10:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers: We could not leave at nightAn Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentChildcare head's sacking upheldAn early childhood centre manager who used an account set aside for children's lunches, has failed to prove she was unjustifiably dismissed.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ academics losing race for cashNew Zealand's leading universities and academics are behind international competitors when it comes to attracting cash from business, a new comparison shows.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay millions paid back slowlyNearly half of the millions of dollars mistakenly overpaid to teachers by Novopay has not been given back - with repayment rates as low as $2.50 per week agreed on.09 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentTime to nurture brain and bodyFruit bowls instead of snack machines and Swiss balls replacing office chairs are some of the changes businesses are making.06 Aug 05:30 PM
