EmploymentStaff 'sickies' targeted by new lawWorkers who routinely pull sickies may be dissuaded from doing so by employment law changes that come into effect tomorrow, an employment lawyer says. Employers will be able to request employees provide a medical certificate after only one30 Mar 10:35 PM
EmploymentEmployee awarded lost pay and compensationA man who claimed his job was unjustifiably disadvantaged when he was given a final warning and later suspended was awarded lost pay and $5000 compensation by the Employment Relations Authority.25 Mar 07:16 AM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: Beating the tyranny of distance requires special HR skillsHead office in Auckland, staff in the US and Britain - it's par for the course for Endace.13 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWould-be worker fails to win compo over jobA woman who says she was offered a job in a shoe shop but later told there was no position for her has lost her bid for compensation.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?What impact will extending the 90 day employment trial period have on recruitment?28 Feb 08:30 PM
EmploymentWhitcoulls staff advised to stay putA union representing some of the staff at Whitcoulls and Borders is recommending they stay put until the future of the troubled bookshops becomes clearer. 21 Feb 03:55 AM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: For some chief executives, it's more than a job - it's a vocationEngage your head and your heart, bosses advised.20 Feb 08:30 PM
EmploymentBad managers threatening staff retentionPoor management is threatening the retention of skilled staff in New Zealand, says a leading recruitment firm.13 Feb 10:02 PM
OpinionThe F words: fries, Facebook, free speech and fidelity?These days, there are other 'f words' causing issues - Facebook, free speech and fidelity.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandHemlines rising as dress standards fallPoor dress habits such as short skirts and untucked shirts are now common in even the most professional of offices.10 Feb 04:30 PM
