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.

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.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra makes beautiful music. But one musician, who fled the Soviet Union, has been forced out on flimsy grounds, while others question the APO's management style. Chris Barton reports..

Now it seems there is a risk that employees could lose an entitlement to public holidays that fall during a closedown period

Workers took to the streets today to protest "the biggest labour reform in 20 years".

A pilot fighting to get his job back after being sacked amid allegations of alcohol and drug abuse worked for Pacific Blue.

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.

Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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.

An effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.