New ZealandCall for less interference in ACCBusiness NZ has called for an end to political manipulation of ACC levy settings by successive Governments.23 Jul 03:37 AM
EmploymentCEOs with daughters make for kinder workplacesNew research suggests CEOs with daughters run their companies differently, with a stronger focus on CSR.22 Jul 11:50 PM
OpinionJulian Hughes: Safety reform bill needed to move past 'she'll be right' cultureWhile new legislation doesn’t in itself protect anyone, it does set new expectations and provides the foundations for a much-needed change in Kiwi culture, writes Z Energy’s Julian Hughes.19 Jul 11:52 PM
EmploymentAdvice: Never check email on Sunday eveningIt turns out all of this email-checking to get a jump on Monday won't get you ahead; it hurts more than it helps.19 Jul 04:00 AM
EmploymentQ&A: Workers question paying for bad coffeeKarla L. Miller's advice on how to deal with an employer who charges staff for bad coffee and office supplies.18 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow rudeness spreads at workBad manners can be contagious, a study suggests. It found that those who experience rudeness in the workplace are more likely to be impolite to colleagues.18 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleStay at home or go to work?If you’re vomiting or have a fever, the decision to stay at home is probably clear cut. But what if you generally feel unwell but are torn about missing work?14 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandMushroom picker unfairly dismissedA mushroom picker who was accused of stealing a colleague's mobile phone has won a case of unfair dismissal after his bosses failed to investigate the allegations properly.13 Jul 12:51 AM
EmploymentWhy business suddenly cares about happy staffBusinesses' current interest in happiness and wellbeing has to do with cold hard economics and shifts in the labour force. Happiness is good for business.12 Jul 10:00 PM
EmploymentCareer Q&A: Pregnancy and the workplaceJoyce E.A. Russell, vice dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business answers reader questions.11 Jul 12:00 AM
EmploymentIs 'resting bitch face' holding you back?Karla L. Miller answers a reader question about how to get ahead when you suffer from a permanent scowl.05 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How old is 'old'?Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?04 Jul 08:00 AM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Ready to jump off the treadmill?Tips to find time when it feels like you are spinning out of control, running on a treadmill that won't slow down.04 Jul 12:00 AM
EmploymentWorkplaces weather the stormThe workplace can be a breeding ground for stress. Deadlines, performance reviews, restructuring; employees are often faced with big issues they feel are beyond their control.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Adams' safety reform sends bold messageJustice Minister Amy Adams declared she wanted the crime of corporate manslaughter to be added to the workplace health and safety reform legislation currently before Parliament.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDita de Boni: Blaming staff won't end harmThe drain on ACC will continue as long as Talley's continues to insist its' health and safety scheme is working, writes Dita De Boni.18 Jun 09:42 PM
EmploymentAre you a warrior, or a worrier?Of course we all know that when a workplace is reducing staff things can get stressful - but we don't always realise how a business expanding can be difficult for us too.16 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentCompanies easing up on workers' dress codesLarge employers in the US are relaxing dress codes to keep employees from jumping ship09 Jun 08:47 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus named top employerChorus has won the supreme award at the Aon Hewitt Best of the Best awards in Sydney this week.04 Jun 04:33 AM
LifestyleSpend at least two hours standing each day - expertNew research recommends desk-based office workers spend at least two hours of their working day standing or moving, gradually progressing to four hours.02 Jun 08:50 PM
EmploymentDealing with a 'rough around the edges' co-workerThere's nothing professional about profanity. But it's often dismissed when it comes from "intense" workers.01 Jun 03:00 AM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Why you should meet face-to-faceThe advantage of face-to-face meetings is that it requires that the other person really "be there" or be engaged.30 May 01:55 AM
EmploymentJust a spoonful of flexibility ...Winter marks the beginning of cold and flu season for many Kiwis. In offices where people work in close proximity a cold can soon do the rounds and bring staff levels way down.26 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork Advice: Swimming against a workaholic tideStudies have shown that while an occasional marathon can spur production, a steady diet of long days has the opposite effect.24 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Yes, it matters what you wear on the jobAs it warms up in the US and workers are challenged with what to wear, the Career Coach outlines what's appropriate.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandCompany ordered to pay for tea breaksThe Meatworkers Union claimed for monies owed by Lean Meats after the company failed to provide paid rest breaks which it had agreed to in its employment contract.14 May 07:02 AM
EmploymentWork: When an interpreter may hinder communicationKarla L. Miller answers a reader question about how to deal with a boss and his interpreter.09 May 11:59 PM
EmploymentThe great salary debateIs there any way it would be acceptable to ask a hiring manager for the salary range before agreeing to an interview?09 May 01:59 AM
LifestyleBosses blind to flexible work cultureWorkers around the globe have been finding it harder to juggle the demands of work and the rest of life in the past five years, a new report shows.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnion: drug tests discriminatoryA union has criticised plans to drug test workers for kava as discriminatory - but the company involved has categorically denied the claim.07 May 06:50 AM
EmploymentWork: The line between being noble and a martyrKarla L. Miller gives advice to a reader on how to handle undeserved blame in the workplace.03 May 02:00 AM
