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NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects
We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.
Most popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global study
From aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.
Top NZ law firms reveal their plans for Xmas parties and performance bonuses
From bonuses and Christmas gifts to end-of-year parties.
Why sitting all day may shorten your life
NY Times: Sitting too long harms health, from weakened muscles to cardiovascular risks.
‘Regards is such a cold word’: What your email sign-off says about you
Signing off was obvious with written letters, but the rules are far less clear with email.
Why your standing desk isn't making you any healthier
Is a standing desk really better for your health than sitting down?
How to use LinkedIn without embarrassing yourself
Users are now using the site to announce engagements and share cringe-worthy stories.
I’m a manager with no real power. How do I support my employees?
What do you do when you care enough to create change, but have no power to do so?
From burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmony
Tararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.
Six healthy habits to add to your work day
Here's why it might be time to ditch the standing desk.
19 leaders on how to make a workplace more productive (and what day to never call a meeting)
‘If you have a person taking notes you’re behind the eight ball.’
Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or artificial intelligence
Workers predicted AI could save them 61 minutes a day.
Can listening to music make you more productive at work?
It's a controversial topic. Some people swear by it, others find it painfully distracting.
Opinion: Snooping staff are the greatest risk to privacy in the workplace
OPINION: A sneaky peek isn’t a harmless case of nosiness; it’s inappropriate.
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Can your boss force you back to the office? Employment experts' advice on WFH amid crackdown
What rights do employees have if their boss calls them back to the office?
The pros and cons of working from home
There are fewer people at your Friday drinks - but are you happier working from home?
‘Impacting me’: The moment one 28yo knew it was time to quit her job
A young Aussie has revealed a very raw truth about what is most important.
The 'potentially debilitating' condition caused by sitting down all day
New York Times: Dead butt syndrome sounds silly, but the side effects are serious.
The weird truth about work is we actually like it
Financial Times: Do people actually like work a lot more than they think?
How to manage your time (and life) – by the productivity expert
Times: Steps to take to start leading a more efficient and more meaningful life.
Why dads are struggling with workplace flexibility
Is flexibility for parenting not really designed with fathers in mind?
UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week
The Conservatives warned this approach could leave businesses 'petrified'.
Why female entrepreneurs are closing their businesses
COMMENT: 'It takes over your life and just becomes another baby.'
The reality of working in an understaffed supermarket
Woolworths staff went on strike earlier this month.
How to avoid back-to-work stress after a holiday
Returning to work after a break can trigger 'instant stress' - here's how to minimise it.
Pilita Clark: The most annoying thing about young people at work
Financial Times: They are very often right, especially when it comes to working hours.