EmploymentMy mum's illness made me a better leaderMy mother had clinical depression. As a consequence, I experienced difficult and upsetting moments in my childhood - none more so than when she was absent from home, residing in a psychiatric hospital.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentBe alert for signs of burnoutAs the end of the year approaches, deadlines get closer and the pressure starts to mount. It's easy to find ourselves working long coffee-fuelled hours and feeling near the end of our tether.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Paying yourself - Diane Stanbra, Picnic BoxDiane Stanbra founded Picnic Box in late 2011. The Auckland-based firm creates boutique boxed picnic food for functions and events.11 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandRise of migrants worry in aged careA dramatic rise in the number of rest-home caregivers working on temporary visas is raising concerns about disruption to the lives of vulnerable rest-home residents.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Paying yourself - James McCarthy, SpidertracksJames McCarthy is CEO of Spidertracks, an aviation safety company, which was incorporated in 2007.11 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandState Services boss warned: No repeatThe apology from State Services boss Iain Rennie to the complainant at the centre of the Roger Sutton affair and public servants in general has been welcomed by his minister, Paula Bennett - but she has indicated another slip-up will cost him his job.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Paying yourself - Nic Gibbens, PaperKiteNic Gibbens is the CEO of Wellington-based mobile apps firm PaperKite, which he founded in March 2010.10 Dec 12:40 AM
EmploymentHolidays essential to recharge yourselfHolidays. They should be a time to recharge, relax and enjoy a change of pace. But the hardest part can be the unwinding, breaking the routine ... and turning the mobile phone off.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Paying yourself - Scott Gardiner, MYOBThere's a key question anyone mulling over a new business concept needs to ask themselves: can this business afford to pay me?09 Dec 01:00 AM
Banking and financeWorking hard to keep staff happyIt's been in the news recently that Apple and Facebook have offered to freeze eggs for female employees, the purpose is, apparently, to attract more women on to their staff.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Celebrating small wins with the teamDon't minimise the importance of celebrating small wins with the entire team at work. It is more important than you think.05 Dec 01:16 AM
Small BusinessYour Business: Rural businesses - Gerhard Egger, photographerPhotographer Gerhard Egger is based in Paradise Valley on the outskirts of Rotorua.05 Dec 12:30 AM
Small BusinessYour Business: Rural businesses - Gretchen Bunny, AgRecordGretchen Bunny is managing director of AgRecord, an IT company that she runs from her farm office near Porangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay.04 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandPrisoners get back to life basicsHe's 28 and a former mechanic - but had to go to jail to learn that it's useful to save some of your money.03 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Rural businesses - Geoff Wright, Wrights WinesWrights Wines is based in Gisborne and produces premium, low-allergen, organic wines.03 Dec 01:30 AM
EmploymentCareer Coach: How to pursue a job leadJoyce Russell answers reader questions about pursuing a job lead, the threat of being fired and leveraging offers.02 Dec 10:30 PM
EmploymentSurviving in the new workplaceDisruption is shaking up the existing order in today's workplaces. The aim of Frog Recruitment's final iNTRAPRENEUR breakfast for 2014 was to find out if we need to panic about the breakthrough disruptions that are reshaping the world of work.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Rural businesses - Pah Road AccommodationSarah Campbell and Dave Kirk-Jones are the owners of Pah Road Accommodation based in Riwaka, just outside of Motueka.02 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'They refused to let me go home'A fast food worker alleges she was forced to carry on working despite suffering broken ribs and coughing up blood in front of customers.01 Dec 06:00 AM
Small BusinessYour Business: Rural businesses - Matakana BotanicalsA handful of businesses explain the challenges and benefits of operating from the countryside in this week's Your Business series.01 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandDepressed at work? Blame the bossAn unhappy and miserable boss can be infectious and rub off on employees. New Massey University research found leaders who reported they were depressed were more likely to have unhappy staff.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeYour Business: Sustainability with Donna Hamilton, Coast to Coast ToursDonna Hamilton and her husband Stuart run Muriwai-based tourism company Coast to Coast Tours.28 Nov 12:20 AM
Sustainable business & financeYour Business: Sustainability with Steve Boyd, Deadly PoniesDeadly Ponies is an Auckland-based company that produces leather handbags and small accessories.27 Nov 10:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeYour Business: Sustainability with Shaun Clouston, Logan BrownShaun Cloustan says the human race isn't getting any smaller, so everybody has to think about the way they do things.27 Nov 12:20 AM
Sustainable business & financeYour Business: Sustainability with Steve Rickerby, We CompostWe Compost collects around 500 tonnes of compostable waste each year, helping customers avoid about 270 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.26 Nov 01:15 AM
EmploymentGood CV equals marketing magicA Curriculum Vitae or CV is your calling card to prospective employers - it is there to attract attention so you get that all-important interview.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwi firms want fit workersAn increasing number of Kiwi firms are trying to keep staff healthy by shouting breakfast or fruit, running exercise or weight loss challenges.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeYour Business: Sustainability with Rachel Brown, Sustainable Business NetworkSustainability is a buzzword you hear often in business, but it's a topic where there can sometimes be more talk than walk.24 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandSeveral women complained about SuttonA number of women working with former Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) boss Roger Sutton made informal approaches about sexual harassment.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSutton accuser not aloneThe woman who filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment against her boss Roger Sutton was driven to take a stand because of what she says was similar treatment of other women at the organisation.21 Nov 04:00 PM