It's unlikely that an individual review could make or break a business. But it's important to be prompt and take it seriously.

A union has attacked "antipathy" against forestry workers and their representatives, as a safety review pins the blame for the industry's high fatality rate on everyone involved.

Greg Harford is general manager of public affairs for Retail NZ, the New Zealand retailers’ association.

It is a pity that almost the first legislative act of the Government's new term is an act abolishing mandatory "tea breaks" for workers.

Delia Gill is the owner of Wellington-based business IT specialist IT Engine, which currently has 12 staff.

Companies wanting to stay competitive in a fast-changing business environment need open and innovative workplaces, says TakeOn chief executive Paul Stewart.

John (Mac) Macpherson is the owner of Havelock North-based online wine retailer Advintage, which employs eight staff.

Planning is the key to ensuring the Christmas holiday period runs smoothly as Emma Bidois of Summer Supply explains.

Most low-wage workers battle big corporations, but home health-care workers deal with a different beast: the state, which ultimately pays their wages.

Established in 2011 Petra Bettjeman Jewellery's retail range is designed and crafted in Petra's Auckland workshop.

Diversity in the workforce is a polarising issue at times. During the recent election there was a lot of comment about the extent to which women, Pasifika and Maori, among other groups, should have their voices guaranteed in legislation.

The best workplaces in NZ - as rated by employees - have been named, so we asked them what made it such a great place to work.

Rachel Sloane is the owner and creative director of jewellery brand Naveya & Sloane, which she founded with partner Alex Bunnet in late 2009.

Victoria Taylor and Kirstin O'Brien are the business partners behind the Wellington-based jewellery brand TORY & KO.

Being given a gold chain at age 16 by a close family friend sparked jeweller Julian Bartrom's interest in the industry.

Grant Partridge represents the fifth generation to run his family's jewellery business, Partridge Jewellers, which dates back to 1864.

Navigating job interview questions after being fired from a previous role can be tricky, but here are a few tips to help you get back on track.

It’s a dilemma both on the sports field and in the workplace. How do you deal with a brilliantly talented individual whose overall contribution hurts the team?

Auckland's job numbers are growing, with 21,000 added in the past year.

Individuals can experience a lot of conflict between various parts of their lives - including work and home life.

The world's richest man is calling for a radical overhaul of our work-life balance that would see people at their jobs for just three days a week.