Your Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Massey University Professor Lorraine Warren about hiring staff.

The skills shortage 'red flag' is going unnoticed in many regions as employers ignore the signals.

From restaurants to rocket-builders — businesses of all sorts share a common problem: Finding enough skilled staff. Anthony Doesburg reports.

While money isn't everything, it sure can help. These are the top 10 highest earning jobs in New Zealand.

A Kiwi nurse required to sit a three-hour English exam before practising in Britain says candidates were told on a noticeboard they would be allowed “no xtra time”.

When Mark Gozzo got a request from a stranger to connect on LinkedIn, he considered it just another chance to expand his professional network. In a month's time, it had turned into a new job.

A 62-year-old job seeker who is accusing an energy firm of age discrimination has won a legal battle to view the CVs of the people who beat him to the job.

Kea has appointed Kea Global Board member and one of New Zealand's most prominent figures in the global financial sector, Craig Donaldson, as interim Global CEO.

Huawei has appointed Jason Wu as its new CEO in NZ. Wu has been with the Chinese telecommunications giant for the past decade and replaces outgoing boss Arthur Zhang.

A recruitment firm says NZ businesses should take immediate steps to retain staff this year, with a survey suggesting that almost six out of 10 employees are seeking new roles.

David Cunliffe turned up to the Herald in an old taxi van, quite a change from John Key who had arrived for his interview with five burly diplomatic protection squad members.

Brett Wells, director of Rockshop, a music business which has 30 stores in New Zealand.

Paul Robinson, Director of recruitment and HR specialists, Randstad.

Terri Grace, shareholder and marketing manager of Global Beauty since 2002.

Since 2002, Homesell has helped Kiwi homeowners sell their property without the use of a real estate agent or paying commission.

Shona Grundy, CEO and co-founder of Trigger Happy.

Ahmad Jubbawey, founder and CEO, Vensa Health, the mobile health (mHealth) solutions provider.

This week's columns describe the scary but exciting task of bringing on board new people for your business often at a time when you have no HR experience whatsoever and their contribution is crucial.

Accounting software provider Xero is offering a $10,000 bonus to new developers who join its Wellington-based team.

Maori Television has announced its chief executive Jim Mather is leaving the station for a new role at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.

The money's good, the jobs are plentiful - so why does New Zealand's growing IT industry find it so hard to attract skilled staff? Anthony Doesburg reports