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It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.
Editorial: RSE programme needs an immediate change of name and culture
We need to stop treating our Pasifika whānau as cheap labour at our beck and call.
Horror injuries won't keep police officer away
Auckland police officer recalls horror injuries while laying road spikes. Video / NZ Police
Gender pay gap explained: Why women are effectively working for free until end of the year
The gender pay gap has remained around 9 per cent since 2017.
Cooking the Books: Why embracing a ‘personal brand’ could get you a pay rise
It can be the key to earning more without returning to studying.
Focus: Do males still earn more than females?
Julia Gabel from The Herald examines whether there has been any improvement in the gender pay gap between women and men. Video / NZHerald
Money Talks: Spark CEO Jolie Hodson on finding a work-life balance
The Spark chief executive reflects on the meaning of money with Liam Dann.
Should we be drug testing in the workplace?
Drug testing is considered quite invasive — so how should it be done?
‘You should be very concerned about job security’: How AI is set to rock the workforce
“It’s a lot like climate change, just a hell of a lot faster."
'Selfish': Woman slammed for taking Christmas leave
A woman has been inundated with requests from co-workers to swap her Christmas Day leave.
Firm to pay $735k over truck driver's death
The judge apologised to victims as sentencing was more than six years after the accident.
Is remote work the answer to women's prayers, or a new 'mummy track'?
New York Times: Before the pandemic, women were more likely to choose flexible work.
Damning report on dangerous conditions in workplaces putting Kiwis at risk of disease
Dust from the process of creating man-made stone contain high levels of silica.
Call centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi drivers
Company says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.
How can I give my daughters career advice when it’s still a man’s world?
Life is made immeasurably tougher for intelligent women when powerful men won't engage.
White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.
‘Slap in the face’: NBL basketball team's head coach claims unfair sacking
Outgoing coach claims a referee's call in a quarter-final may have played a part.
NZ must prepare for Long Covid implications, researcher warns
A study shows Kiwis are going to work while unwell.
Opinion: In defence of Gen Z’s challenge to 'work ethic'
Financial Times: Contempt for dissatisfied younger workers masks an uncomfortable truth.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
NZSki ordered to pay almost $600K over death
NZSki must pay nearly $600k in penalties in relation to the death of a Queenstown woman.
Journalists strike over pay in Otago and Southland
Allied Press/Otago Daily Times journalists are angry over "unliveable" wages.
Vital healthcare helpline workers strike for second time in a month
Telehealth workers have been on a 24-hour strike over pay rates - their second in a month.
Support network for next generation of builders
Job initiatives are enticing the workforces' next generation
NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
It came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.
'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k job
The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.
Editorial: Has tourism become a dirty word?
OPINION: Sector is recovering, but international spending only half that before Covid.
Covid wage subsidy scam: Prison for dad who made fake company
Uatesoni Filimoehala was already bankrupt when the pandemic hit. It didn't deter him.
NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?
The Herald reveals who we believe are the highest-paid Kiwi sports people in the world.
Pet food company must pay $220k after worker's finger amputated
It was the company's second amputation incident in three years.
School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'
Alarm Watch scoops national award
Firm awarded for "outstanding staff retention and staff development programme".
Employment Relations Authority asked to step in over senior doctor pay dispute
Te Whatu Ora said its teams were still determining the impact of the strike.