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Nothing good comes from work emails sent in the wee hours of the morning experts say.
Air NZ: Green shoots in domestic network some good news for jobs
Domestic capacity has built more quickly than expected and that's better job news
Covid 19 coronavirus: Workplace bullying complaints on rise
Fears bullying and harassment will get worse as businesses struggle and pressure mounts.
Covid-19 spurs property manager to become calf-rearer
"Lockdown was a bit of a struggle ... so I thought this is something I can do."
Cocktail in the sky leads to cut travel perks, slashed bonus
The flight attendant took her pills and started drinking. It did not end well.
Are you a 'funky looking' Kiwi? Bizarre casting call for LOTR tv series
A talent agency has urged Kiwis to "tag a friend" who have the following characteristics.
Fired wife gets $70,000 for holiday pay and compensation
ERA finds woman unjustifiably dismissed when the marriage ends after 13 years of work.
Dairy industry still short 1000 workers
Hundreds of out of work Kiwis have signalled an interest in the dairy industry.
Landlord locks Auckland retailer out of shop for not paying $3700 rent
Veteran retailer says he was locked out over rent arrears of $3700.
Countdown hub build will create 150 jobs
A 38,000sqm Countdown hub will add to high demand for those skilled in construction
Apprenticeship boost: Experts say subsidy will help with skills shortage
School leavers and Covid-affected job seekers looking to retrain will benefit from scheme.
How a 'portfolio career' could boost your employment chances
It keeps your skills up-to-date, and could boost your earning power.
Strategies to help you freelance after Covid-19
Good networking is just one factor that will help you succeed.
The upskilling opportunities that create a pandemic silver lining
While our borders are closed, there's an opportunity for the NZ workforce to step up.
Beauden Barrett's new business gig
Star All Black has become a product ambassador for a skincare company.
Workspace and work from home trends after Covid-19
The hot-desking big corporate life is making way for a more social collaborative workspace
Bullied at work: Woman's big payout after workplace 'broke my spirit', left her suicidal
Worker who tried to take her own life after being bullied shares her story of hope.
Interactive: The companies where 14,000 NZ jobs have been lost
New Zealand prepares for a second wave of job cuts.
Hotel worker on bereavement leave awarded more than $20,000 for dismissal
Chatham Islands worker dismissed for taking unauthorised leave after dad dies, ERA finds.
Retailer Smiths City set to be sold, seven stores to close
Smiths City set to be sold to Polar Capital.
Under pressure retail staff helped by new well-being app
A new well-being app aimed at healthcare workers could also help stressed retail workers.
Support and redeployment for tourism talent - and level 3 hope for hospitality
Tourism workers are getting support and there's a glimmer of hope for hospitality.
Research and development will get more than $400m
Money will come from the Budget and the Covid Response and Recovery Fund.
Woman awarded $30,000 in work-car GPS case won't get cash
GPS data from work car showed woman at home and mall during work hours.
Fired farm worker awarded $14,000
ERA finds man accused of damaging a power pole with a tractor was unjustifiably dismissed
Bosses warned rights still the same under Covid-19
Experts warn businesses to follow the same process as pre-Covid-19 to avoid issues.
Sacked by text message: Cleaner awarded $12,000
A grandmother working as a cleaner to fit in with childcare was fired by text message.
Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
Local talent fills the Covid-19 void
Travel woes and quarantine will see local actors snap up roles in blockbuster productions.
Work anxiety: Help is there you just need to know where to look
Bosses need to support and help staff adjust to the return to work after lockdown.
Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.