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Harold Hillman: Five reasons to find a strong mentor
COMMENT: Find a strong mentor. There's nothing like the wisdom from someone who has been there and back.
Sex email student kept writing
The suspended Auckland University student who emailed an offer of sex to her lecturer continued to send provocative emails.
Robyn Pearce: Use technology to save time, money and sanity
COMMENT: There's no such thing as a 'quick and easy' shopping experience with small children.
Top women inducted into Business Hall of Fame
Three top businesswoman have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs this evening.
Patrick McVeigh: No magic bullet to productivity challenge
COMMENT: Auckland, like many mayor cities across the globe, also experiences a 'productivity premium' in the CBD.
Say goodbye to the annual pay raise
The traditional annual increase doesn't work in this economy anymore, says an expert. So some companies are trying to break away from this system.
Anna Russell: Use competition to succeed
COMMENT: The word competition actually means 'to strive together'.
Consumer confidence recovers in June
Consumer confidence recovers in June as more jobs, rising house prices lift sentiment.
Maurice Noone: What makes a resilient family business?
COMMENT: The desire to create a sustainable family business is there, so why are so few succeeding?
Harold Hillman: Trump brings new low to team dysfunction
COMMENT: The man who plays with matches just may light a fire he can't control.
Maurice Noone: Ten golden rules for the next generation
COMMENT: Here's ten tips for taking over a family business.
The reality of being a digital nomad
It looks glamorous but freelancers face being out of work and out of pocket, says Julie Cleaver
Robyn Pearce: A simple answer to how to plan and prioritise
COMMENT: There are four core elements we need to have reasonable competence on how to prioritise.
New Zealand harnessing mature workers
New Zealand is consistent in keeping mature workers in jobs for longer, PwC's Golden Age Index reveals.
Tom O'Neil: Working with your spouse
Being able to work effectively with your other half, as well as having a positive and loving relationship after the business is shut for the day, is vital not just to those businesses, but on a larger scale to our country's success.
'Why do men stay buttoned-up?'
Cleavage for women, but buttoned up for men - is there a different dress standard for women at work?
Staying calm under pressure tells a lot
COMMENT: Here's some ideas for how to keep your cool when problems arise.
Theresa Gattung: Why there are so few women at the top
COMMENT: How can there be so few women at the top?
Zurich boss commits suicide
The former boss of Zurich, who stepped down in December, has taken his own life.
Five chats your boss doesn't want
Here are some of the most avoided conversations and how to prevent the need for them.
Even your brain needs downtime
Mindfulness can help you gain career clarity and perspective
Corporate New Zealand keen on Uber
New Zealand businesses, like those in Australia, are becoming accustomed to taking Uber.
Why good customer experience makes dollars and sense
COMMENT: Think of the long term value of someone having a good experience in your business.
Success starts with the customer
When British bank Atom launched last month, it did so by inviting new customers to download its app.
Workers seek a life balance
The 9 to 5 workday is a thing of the past, with more and more workers requesting - and obtaining - greater flexibility in when and where they work, writes Sarah Ell
More than a personality clash
There needs to be support for the alleged bully as well as the bullied in conflicts