Dita De Boni on how the welfare reforms might impact solo parents.

Champions need help adjusting to life after sporting glory, writes Val Leveson

Hiring intentions as measured by Manpower's quarterly employment outlook survey have plateaued as employers hold off on growth plans.

Candidates also seem to have a new, fresh enthusiasm for work at the moment, being less particular and more keen to take on all kinds of work.

Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried about losing pay.

John Key had told striking Auckland radiographers to be mindful of other successful negotiations in the health sector.

Westin Hotel workers, organised by the Unite Union, have issued a press release saying they have "vowed to fight for every job".

Our companies need fewer grey old worthies and more original thinkers.

The Govt's decision to extend 90-day new-employee trials was made after a suggestion from the Act Party and went against the recommendation of its own Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson.

Police Commissioner Howard Broad has criticised the appointment of an officer - who was censured for trying to pass information to the Brad Shipton defence team - to a senior role.

An Auckland postie who was sacked for criticising NZ Post customers and a colleague on Facebook has lost his interim bid to get his job back.

Be inclusive to get most from varied workforce, writes Diana Clement

The first employment case brought to court under 90-day trial laws has gone in favour of a dismissed pharmacy employee.