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McDonald's worker awarded $1000 in employment dispute
Complaints were made about a drawing of a "superhero who could see through clothing".

What to do if you hate your job
If you're not feeling the love for work, it's time to analyse why, writes Val Leveson.

Time for an attitude adjustment
Australia's gender issues compare similarly to those of New Zealand.

Tom O'Neil: Before you say I do
Do due diligence on your soon-to-be employer, prior to putting ink to paper.

Work flexibility a win-win
Employers are open to an increasing range of flexible work options.

Nursing 'crisis': Hospitals battle staff shortages, patient surge
DHB's chief nurse says "relentless" pressure partly due to high patient demand in ED.

Tom O'Neil: Things your CV should always have
Tom O'Neil with some CV tips for job seekers.

Maternity leave memo sent by Google manager goes viral
A memo from a former manager at Google alleging shocking treatment of pregnant women.

Sacked for selfies: Worker fired after eight hours wins $3800 payout
Wei Hu's trial performance was unsatisfactory but he still got paid $4000.

Tom O'Neil: The problem with SMEs
Tom O'Neil on how SMEs can attract a new generation of job-seekers.

Bullying not just a work problem
Raewyn Court discovers workplace bullying is part of a wider societal problem.

Managing your sick leave
Know your rights when it comes to sick leave, writes Raewyn Court.

Employers reaching out to Muslim community
Employers eager to understand the realities facing employees of the Muslim community.

The little region that can
West Coast home to thriving industries in IT, manufacturing, agribusiness and so much more.

Time to embrace new ways of working
New service aims to keep workplaces innovative and creative.

30 French bureaucrats had no job but were paid millions
French government faces outrage after 30 bureaucrats were paid to do nothing for 25 years

The 30 civil servants paid $1.7m a year to do nothing for 25 years
The existence of so many "phantoms" has shocked the nation.

Are you being managed out?
If your work performance is under scrutiny it may be because you're not wanted.