EmploymentCEOs with daughters make for kinder workplacesNew research suggests CEOs with daughters run their companies differently, with a stronger focus on CSR.22 Jul 11:50 PM
EmploymentDeath of annual performance reviewsOne of the largest companies in the world is putting an end to once-a-year evaluations.22 Jul 02:10 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceHow to reduce interruptions in the officeInterruptions in the office can be minimised simply by shifting the position of your desk, writes Robyn Pearce.21 Jul 11:20 PM
EmploymentIf in doubt stay out of office politics'I'd really love my work if it wasn't for the office politics," says Amanda, who works in a central Auckland office.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHarold Hillman: Should you do a 'WOF' on your credibility at work?You should think about your credibility at work, much like you do your car, writes Harold Hillman.20 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionThe sheer hell of working for your husbandOlivia Fane filled in as a secretary for her vascular surgeon husband. She says there's no quicker way to wreck your love life and self-confidence.20 Jul 08:10 PM
OpinionHenri Eliot: Board member, we're watching you!An important lesson told by Henri Eliot: a complacent board jeopardises a company's future.19 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Spoilt for choiceToo many options can be paralysing when you’re choosing products, so here are some tips to get you moving towards something better.19 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithThree database rules for easy effective marketingSocial media is popular, but nothing beats having your own database of clients and prospects to market to.19 Jul 09:30 PM
EmploymentAdvice: Never check email on Sunday eveningIt turns out all of this email-checking to get a jump on Monday won't get you ahead; it hurts more than it helps.19 Jul 04:00 AM
EmploymentQ&A: Workers question paying for bad coffeeKarla L. Miller's advice on how to deal with an employer who charges staff for bad coffee and office supplies.18 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow rudeness spreads at workBad manners can be contagious, a study suggests. It found that those who experience rudeness in the workplace are more likely to be impolite to colleagues.18 Jul 03:00 AM
OpinionAmanda Wheeler: Raising the next generation of workersIt's human nature to think of life as linear. There's a starting point, a journey and then an end point. We're born, we live, we die.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentMovers & shakers: Leigh RichmondLeigh Richmond joins Pohlen Partners, a recruitment and HR professional services firm, to strengthen resources in their sales portfolio.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: Career fulfilment from helping others to learnWelcome to my regular "My Light Bulb Moment" series, highlighting a 'blinding flash of insight', business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced, and how this changed their....17 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNow standing is bad for your healthWe've all heard that sedentary lifestyles and deskbound jobs can lead to health problems such as obesity and cancer. But now it seems the reverse is also true.16 Jul 07:30 PM
EmploymentExecutive Success: Eye for detail saving millionsJeremy Allen says it is nearly impossible to get a handle on where improvements can be made if the only clue to energy use comes from a monthly power bill.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentGen X: Earning more - end up having lessMembers of Gen X - born between 1965 and 1980 - earn substantially more money than their parents did at the same point in their lives.15 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceCreating an efficient office layoutRobyn Pearce's tips on managing information in our modern offices and basic layout considerations.14 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleStay at home or go to work?If you’re vomiting or have a fever, the decision to stay at home is probably clear cut. But what if you generally feel unwell but are torn about missing work?14 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionTracy Hickman: Women on boards - it's good businessWhen it comes to increasing diversity on boards, we often hear that the best person for the job should be chosen, Tracy Hickman.13 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleMen threatened by female bosses - studyEven those who apparently support gender equality behave differently with a female manager, according to a new Italian study.13 Jul 02:30 AM
EmploymentWhy business suddenly cares about happy staffBusinesses' current interest in happiness and wellbeing has to do with cold hard economics and shifts in the labour force. Happiness is good for business.12 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Some things we're good at...And some we’re not. Here’s where most people get caught out with money.12 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithFour FREASY strategies for doing it smarterDebbie Mayo-Smith's free and easy tips presented to the rural contractor association but with relevance for many businesses.12 Jul 09:30 PM
EmploymentCareer Q&A: Pregnancy and the workplaceJoyce E.A. Russell, vice dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business answers reader questions.11 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceMulti-tasking gone wrongWhile playing grannie I had to fit in a few hours of my own work. This is what happened, writes Robyn Pearce.07 Jul 10:30 PM
EmploymentEmployers plan to bulk up staff walletsThere will be more job opportunities this year and the bulk of salaried workers can expect a raise, albeit a small one, thanks to strong economic growth and employer confidence.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAnna Russell: Developing a high performing teamAnna Russell takes what she has learnt from high performing professional sport and applies it to a corporate environment.06 Jul 11:40 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Playing like there's no tomorrowActivities like masters-level sport increase our quality of life as we get older.05 Jul 10:00 PM
EmploymentIs 'resting bitch face' holding you back?Karla L. Miller answers a reader question about how to get ahead when you suffer from a permanent scowl.05 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How old is 'old'?Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?04 Jul 08:00 AM
