Businesses up the ante on parental leave perks
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The top faux pas that are driving us out of the office
It seems it doesn't take a lot for colleagues to get under our skin.
Remote work worth quitting job over, say nearly half of Kiwis
Workers are factoring in flexible working arrangements when job hunting.
'Never been more vacancies': 30,000 more hospitality staff needed for summer
Pressure on as industry loses about 55,000 staff in just two years.
Jobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plans
Why stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.
Opinion: What Gen Z can teach us about resilience
Complaints about Zoomers often focus on how candid they are but I adore their honesty.
The midlife model who's rediscovered a career in front of the camera
The industry has changed since the prevailing culture of the 1980s and '90s.
The Dating Diaries: Should you ever choose love over a career?
Lillie Rohan weighs up the pros and cons of the career v love debate.
Rudeness is all the rage – but you have to do it in the right way
After Nick Kyrgios' Wimbledon antics, the rules of bad behaviour are changing fast.
Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet's 'unlikely' muse and longtime friend
Taking on a very special worker opened up the designer's world
The dos and don'ts of men wearing shorts
Consider practicality before you reveal too much leg.
Celebrating a legend: Family reflect on Kate Harcourt's 'huge impact'
As the actress turns 95, her family share some heartwarming memories.
'Basic etiquette': Why you should never say 'hey' to your colleagues
An Australian etiquette expert has explained why you should never use the term.
Woman quits job after boss's shocking text
A woman received a shocking text from her boss for wearing a crop top.
'I got one!': Adorable 3yo Kiwi farmer's sheep herding goes viral
TikTok-famous Freddie may possibly be New Zealand's youngest and keenest farmer.
Office wars: Worker fumes at fridge act
An office worker had a furious reaction after seeing something in the communal fridge.
'We have to put our kids first': Matthew and Chloe Ridge's big move
The sporting legend and his wife reveal why they're moving their family to France.
'I finally can be me!': Paula Bennett on surviving to thriving
The former politician gives a clue about her fabulous new life.
Why you're happier if you make friends at work
The etiquette around befriending colleagues is complicated but worth it.
The rise and rise of Japan's unsackable slacker
Financial Times: In a culture that rewards seniority, young workers feel resentment.
The office monsters are trying to claw their way back to 2019
New York Times: Workplaces revert to old school views on remote working and productivity.
How dyslexic thinking can give you an edge at work
Branson is calling for dyslexic thinking to be recognised as a strength, not a weakness.
Nikki Kaye's island hideaway: 'I still need to heal'
Leaving the buzz of the Beehive has opened up a whole new world.
Aspiring Kiwi actress' audacious proposal to Jennifer Ward-Lealand
The actress shared how one phone call changed her life.
Gen Z v Millennials: The Gen Z words you probably don't know
The Herald's resident Gen Zs give their Millennial coworkers a vibe check.
Focus: The Kiwi company offering unlimited annual leave
Actionstep's Vice President of engineering Stevie Mayhew describes offering all employees unlimited annual leave as a 'high–trust model'. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: The French rule all Kiwi companies should follow
If your colleague starts down this path, you might go down it too.
Daily grind: Coffee firm helping employers woo staff back to the office
Ange Besant explains how employers are using her product to woo back their workforces.
How remote work helped tech companies outside Silicon Valley grow
New York Times: Remote work made normal by pandemic has altered how companies operate.
Boss sends 'deranged' email amid mass resignation
The boss of a freight start-up's 'deranged' email has copped flak from social media users.
Everyone benefits when sick workers take time off
Everyone benefits when sick workers take time off, the Financial Times reports.
Mum on challenges of starting job in lockdown
Emma-Kate Greer didn't expect her colleagues to e-meet her children quite so soon.
'Highest figures since mid-90s': Shops ditch Auckland CBD
The jump in vacancy rates is another sign the way some of us work is changing.