EmploymentChef awarded $50k for unfair dismissalA former chef at an Auckland cafe has been awarded more than $50,000 in unpaid wages and compensation for unjustified dismissal.21 Jul 05:21 AM
EmploymentSunglass work ban rejected by CourtA permanent ban against a former shareholder of a budget sunglasses distributor from working in a similar New Zealand business is void, according to a High Court judge.17 Jul 12:45 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Let's teach all our kids to codeImagine teaching every child in this country how to program a computer - from age 5. When you think about it, it is odd that we don't.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentFinal calls for Pizza Hut staffA 74-year-old office worker made redundant after 18 years has been told she won't get a payout from her Pizza Hut bosses.12 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentStaff fitness reflected in best workA recent study suggests that the positive impact of exercise on your personal life may extend to how well you function at work.11 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentManufacturing levels off as orders take a tumbleTwo recent surveys indicate some loss of momentum in the manufacturing sector.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentTighten visa control: OECD reportWould-be immigrants with higher-level English language skills may be given higher priority after an international review of New Zealand's migration policy.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentLegal boost for new parentsThose on paid parental leave will be able to work occasionally on "keeping in touch days" without losing their entitlement under moves to increase the scheme's flexibility.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentHow colleagues can ruin your dayOne of the nicest things about working alone is that you can indulge all your bizarre idiosyncrasies and there's nobody there to notice.08 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentTrade Me jobs up across NZThe country is enjoying high job growth, which is encouraging people to stay here rather than pack up for Australia, Trade Me says.07 Jul 02:45 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithOpinion: Wow! Best email tip. EverNo matter the volume, you are probably close to hating your inbox. Debbie Mayo-Smith explains how to use rules and filters to manage your mail.06 Jul 09:30 PM
EmploymentTake a dip into global talent poolNZ's thriving economy has created a "unique chance" for NZ businesses to capture key international talent, says a recruitment expert.05 Jul 12:36 AM
EmploymentWhy racing boss quit a $1m a year jobSport betting's top executive left his $1 million job for "personal and family" reasons, saying the commute between Auckland and Wellington affected his health and family life.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentFlight Centre employee's $117k theftA former employee of Flight Centre who dishonestly accessed a computer system to fund a "lavish lifestyle" has been sentenced to five months' home detention.01 Jul 03:48 AM
EmploymentEmployers keener to hirePeople may find it easier to secure jobs in the coming months with the hiring intentions of employers on the rise.30 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentBusiness paid workers in beerA business which failed to pay its employees the minimum wage and chose to pay workers in beer on Saturdays has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $12,000.30 Jun 02:40 AM
EmploymentEmployment confidence highest since GFCEmployment confidence is at its highest level in nearly six years and Auckland has overtaken Canterbury as the most confident region, according to a survey.29 Jun 11:04 PM
OpinionTom O'Neil: Life's purest rewards can take a little timeThis series by Tom Neil highlights insight that business, cultural and sports leaders have had in their career, and how this changed their lives forever.27 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentYoung NZ firms contribute to uneven job creationYoung enterprises make a disproportionate contribution to job creation, research by the OECD has found.26 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentCompanies splurge on worker wellnessEmployers are increasingly spending money to try to keep staff healthy, even if it comes at the cost of other company perks.26 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentAdvice for first-time bossesAdvice from American career coach Joyce E.A. Russell about stepping into a management role for the first time.25 Jun 02:18 AM
EmploymentYoung and old mixing it up at workEmployers are having to adapt to a workforce ranging from school leavers to baby boomers as people stay working for longer.23 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentClash of views on success of Govt's labour law changesA Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report this month says amendments to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act that the Govt made in 2011 have achieved some of their policy objectives in the short term.20 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentKeep an open mind about ex-consStatistics show that the so-called "black sheep of the family" is neither rare nor endangered.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: KiwiSaver debate benefits everybodyQ: Is KiwiSaver an innovation to solve a demographic bulge and mitigate some perceived future social issues? Or is it an attempt to change attitudes on saving?20 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentYahoo says its workforce is 37pc femaleYahoo says less than 40pc of its workforce is female and that many of the women are in non-leadership roles, amid a Silicon Valley debate over diversity.19 Jun 04:30 AM
EmploymentJob searching tips for over-50sCareer Coach Joyce E.A. Russell offers her top 10 career tips for the over-50 job seekers.13 Jun 03:29 AM
EmploymentYoung workers jump ship most - surveyWorkers under 30 are the least loyal employee age group in New Zealand, a new jobs survey shows.11 Jun 05:00 PM
