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'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.

Living a portfolio life

Remember dipping into a bag of mixed lollies - how each sweet was delicious and offered the variety you craved? Workers are now using this approach to create the same in their careers

Happy workers are hard workers

Follow these five shortcuts to wellness to avoid burnout

Tom O'Neil: First person perspective

On the whole, technology has benefited humanity greatly, especially us Kiwis stuck at the bottom of the globe.

Career Coach: Why you should support employees continuing education

Providing these opportunities not only strengthens the knowledge and skills of their employees, but also helps retain their top talent.

Beware - over-use of technology can make you less productive

Technology affects our lives at home, the way we run businesses, our ability to cope in a non-wired environment, and even our sleep, Robyn Pearce writes.

Staying power the key to success

Danielle Wright discovers the best way to get out of a job rut may be just to stay put

Push to boost paid parental leave

Babies and parents mobilise for 26 weeks' paid parental leave

Career Coach: Yes, you still need strong communication skills

Arne Sorenson recently shared his views on what employers are looking for in their new hires at an event at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The time saving chart that made money

Many clients over the years, both in groups and one-on-one coaching with me, have shared the frustration of trying to keep up with follow-up of some kind, Robyn Pearce writes.