OpinionTom O'Neil: Don't be afraid to make mistakesWelcome to my regular series entitled "My Light Bulb Moment".17 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentShake-up for recruitment sectorIn late 2009, after being made redundant and with a new baby at home, Jonathan Rice started his human resources business out of necessity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentTwelve Questions: Paul BrownPaul Brown wanted to be an architect but I wasn't artistic enough. I've rebelled against that (King's College stereotype) a bit. I'm a maverick I suppose.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentTop tips for working from homeMore and more, kiwis are shunning long commutes to the office in preference to working from home. Here are some top tips for working from home:15 Oct 05:30 AM
EmploymentNZ wealth growth on top of the worldNew Zealand's wealth has grown more than that of any other country in the world since 2000, according to a new global report.14 Oct 11:39 PM
OpinionRobyn Pearce: Don't put it down - put it away!In order to go faster first we must go slower.14 Oct 08:30 PM
EmploymentEasing age tensions among nursesWhen four generations work together the differences are often seen as challenges and sources of tension.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Employer contribution confusionFor a lot of people the contribution an employer pays towards your KiwiSaver - currently 3 per cent - is in addition to your wages, but this isn't always the case.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Employment'Fixer' leaves major legacy behind himMark Ford, who has quietly and efficiently been responsible for ensuring Aucklanders have high-quality water and wastewater disposal, has lost a long battle with illness.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentLong-serving Watercare head diesWatercare chairman David Clarke has paid tribute to the company’s former chief executive, Mark Ford, who died earlier today after serious illness.13 Oct 04:30 AM
EmploymentExecutive Success: Xero's Craig WalkerAs Xero's CTO, Craig Walker is constantly working in the future, translating boss Rod Drury's vision for the business into hard technical reality.10 Oct 01:31 AM
Employment10 tips for dealing with bullying at workWorkplace bullying affects people physically and mentally and it can disrupt workplaces and reduce productivity. Here are 10 tips to deal with workplace bullying.09 Oct 04:00 AM
EmploymentWorld's richest man wants 3-day weekThe 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.09 Oct 01:24 AM
EmploymentEvolve to survive and flourishIn our parents' (or grandparents') generation it was possible to rely on a job for life.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentLife lessons in business and leadershipFred Malek, worth an estimated $500m, has enjoyed a 50-year career spanning many worlds, from hotels to airlines to sports.07 Oct 03:45 AM
EmploymentHotel worker gets $17k over hours disputeA woman has been awarded nearly $17,000 after her hours were cut at a hotel where she worked in Timaru.07 Oct 01:30 AM
BDBDEmploymentEmployment confidence at six-year highEmployment confidence rose to a six-year high in the September quarter as sentiment in Canterbury bolstered the nation's outlook on jobs.05 Oct 10:48 PM
EmploymentStretch boundaries and take risksComfort zones can be very hard to get out of but staying there too long can be, well, uncomfortable. What many people don't realise is that getting out of your comfort zone is not necessarily a great leap and can be done in small steps.30 Sep 04:00 PM
EmploymentCEO pay ratio rules in the spotlightMost people have no idea how much money chief executives make compared with the average worker.30 Sep 02:52 AM
EmploymentSquatter not an employeeA man squatting at a property since the owner moved back in has been unsuccessful in asking the ERA to acknowledge his status as the owner's employee.29 Sep 10:05 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Cheap labour will fix housing crisisThe solution to Auckland's serious housing shortage is - when viewed calmly - logical, writes Bob Jones. Emulate Dubai, and hire cheap overseas workers.29 Sep 04:00 PM
EmploymentWhere are the highly paid women?One of the main trends coming through from this year's pay survey is the lack of women in the list of top-paid chief executives. So where are they?29 Sep 04:00 PM
EmploymentYour money: How to ask for a pay riseTamsyn Parker writes: We're living in a "rock star" economy, even Finance Minister Bill English reckons we should all be in line for a pay rise. But how do you broach the subject?28 Sep 04:00 PM
EmploymentCoffee kills your productivityYou already know that caffeine is a drug, but really thinking about what that means in terms of physiological effects on your body can be a little alarming.28 Sep 12:34 AM
OpinionBevan Catley and David Tappin: Are new workplace bullying guidelines enough?The issues of cyber bullying and bullying in schools get a lot of attention, but bullying in the workplace flies under the radar.24 Sep 09:00 PM
EmploymentDeloitte Top 200 adds workplace diversity to award categoriesA new category recognising diversity in the workplace has been added to the Deloitte Top 200 Award, to be announced in November.24 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentFired construction worker awarded $40kA construction worker recruited from England to work on the Christchurch rebuild has been awarded almost $40,000 after he was found to have been unjustifiably dismissed.24 Sep 12:56 AM
EmploymentWhen co-workers meltdown'The hardest thing for me after my mum died was going back to work," says Barbara (not her real name).23 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentOperator named for Cornwall Park eateriesAndrew Bell of Andiamo has been appointed to operate the new Cornwall Park Cafe and the former Cornwall Park Restaurant, also known as the Kiosk, which has been closed for many months.22 Sep 05:30 PM