Increasing numbers of men are applying for administration jobs, but the association that represents New Zealand's PAs says not many are getting their feet under the desk.

The media business is perceived as the most attractive of all industries to work in, and TVNZ the most appealing media employer, HR specialists Randstad reveal in their latest employer branding survey of 7,000 Kiwis of working age.

Organisations that manage their culture proactively attain greater returns across key areas such as revenue, profit and customer service than those which do not.

Telecom now expects the costs of restructuring its business to be between $100 million and $130 million.

Dame Susan Devoy was the second choice for the role of Race Relations Commissioner, official documents show, but she received a glowing assessment.

A Christchurch cafe worker who was unfairly sacked for buying discounted slices after marking them down herself has been awarded a payout of more than $16,000.

Progress has been slow but Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce is sticking to Finance Minister Bill English's Budget 2011 promise.

The Government should review its priorities, writes Helen Kelly. Continuing high unemployment, much greater than its own forecasts, could do far more damage than taking longer to pay down debt.

The economic forecasts underpinning Thursday's Budget will need to differ substantially from those the Treasury offered in its half-year update six months ago.

It is graduation week. Lots of shiny faces, black gowns and big grins. For many, this will be the high point of their careers, says Damien Grant.

The Govt’s delight in announcing declining nationwide unemployment this week masked a grimmer truth: In some regions, more people are out of work than before. And the shadow of redundancy hangs over many people in jobs once considered safe.

Recent research tells us the benefits of keeping fit and eating well extend beyond good health and weight loss to also include increased productivity at work.

With so many eyes glued to social media during work time, employers are increasingly considering how sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook can help them hire staff.

Gordon Faber sacked a bogus refrigeration engineer who falsified his work history, wrecked customers' equipment and almost electrocuted one of his fellow workers. Then he had to pay the man more than $10,000 for lost wages and distress.

New Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.

Tony Chan is already waiting outside Mercury Plaza at 9.30 when the building's owner opens up for the day.

Warehouse Group has announced plans to lift staff wages and create a better-trained workforce, with rewards for long-term service.

As Auckland approaches a statistical high of 200 different cultures in its workforce, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to effectively manage employee diversity.