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Hundreds protest employment law reform
Workers took to the streets today to protest "the biggest labour reform in 20 years".
Pacific Blue named as pilot's employer
A pilot fighting to get his job back after being sacked amid allegations of alcohol and drug abuse worked for Pacific Blue.
Burger Fuel defends 90-day firing
A high profile Auckland Burger Fuel has defended its use of the 90-day employment law, under which it sacked a worker on the 89th day for questioning her work break entitlements.
90-day bill passes first reading
Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.
<i>Inside Money: </i> Should KiwiSaver be run by obsessive compulsives?
While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.
Build talent on front lines
An effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.
Police want more young recruits
Police want more young recruits and are about to launch a campaign to attract them as the average age of officers rises.
<i>All in a day's work: </i> Strip search, sacking and reinstatement
There it is: process, process, process. It is a fundamental requirement of natural justice that a person is entitled to know exactly what is being alleged, by whom, and is afforded a real and fair opportunity to respond.
<i>Gill South</i>: Women leaders offered a helping hand to climb the ladder
Mentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: No thanks Nanny - whoever you are
Whether it's the boss or the bureaucrats, the answer's the same: mind your own business.
Angry flight attendant appears in court
Steven Slater has become a celebrity in his own right after losing patience with a passenger and making an emergency exit from a plane.
Smart cities attract smart people
Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.
Free ambulance but not free speech?
The written word can have a significant impact - and often a more far reaching or greater impact than was intended and foreseen.
Chinese buyers talk up benefits
Chinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.