
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Let's act now to avoid being the unlucky country
Why is the Government pursuing a policy of incremental and non-controversial economic changes when something more radical is needed?
Why is the Government pursuing a policy of incremental and non-controversial economic changes when something more radical is needed?
Why are employers hesitating to snap up the best person for the job when they come along?
The wage gap with Australia has widened since National became Government.
Nearly 2000 engineering and manufacturing workers have agreed to accept a 3 per cent pay rise this year and the same again next year.
Prime Minister John Key is one of the developed world's best-paid leaders - relative to the strength of our economy.
Kate Ross: It really is a candidate market; candidates are determining what, where and how much.
MPs are in line for a 10 per cent pay rise as compensation for losing international travel perks, but may also lose other allowances.
The Shareholders' Association is calling for simplified, clearer and more comprehensive reporting of chief executives' pay packages.
The Business Herald's executive pay survey shows the number of chief executives being paid more than $1 million jumped from 26 to 32 between 2008 and 2009.
Remuneration for top executives continues to grow faster than for ordinary workers.