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
EmploymentHow do you build better managers?How do you build a better manager? Some companies invest in a corporate university to groom future leaders.11 Jun 02:00 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Transfering overseas pensionsTransferring pension funds from Britain to New Zealand isn't a straightforward exercise.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentWhy it's hard to define unemploymentWhat does it mean to be unemployed? The definitions of "unemployed" vary from country to country.09 Jun 02:30 AM
EmploymentRoad to perfect job can take a few stepsIt's simply a reality that we can't always move into the "perfect job". Sometimes we have to build up to it, sometimes we have to consider taking stepping-stone jobs.06 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork Advice: A therapeutic revelation?American workplace adviser, Karla L. Miller, explains the legalities around interviewing job applicants about their mental health.06 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentAn office plan for introvertsAuthor Susan Cain explains office layout for introverts - who make up up to half of the American population - and an alternative to the open plan office design.06 Jun 01:30 AM
EmploymentWhat Google says about the economyA growing number of researchers are turning to big data in hopes of unlocking the secrets of the economy at the speed of the Internet.06 Jun 01:20 AM
EmploymentThe advantages of offices without managersSome companies are asking why not get rid of the management structure altogether?05 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentKiwis' jobs about more than payKiwi workers would jump ship for a 6 per cent pay rise, a new international employment survey indicates.04 Jun 08:00 PM
EmploymentDrug policy 'completely misused'A sawmilling company "completely misused" their drug and alcohol policy to drug test 190 staff after cannabis plants were found on company grounds, a union says.04 Jun 06:31 AM
EmploymentGoogle diversity data pressures Silicon Valley to changeGoogle's decision to lay bare its lack of diversity ramps up the pressure on other Silicon Valley companies to increase the number of women and minorities among technology workers.03 Jun 07:00 PM
EmploymentYou are the answer to all your problemsAfter a highly successful New Zealand representative career comprising 25 tests and 93 one-day internationals, Martin Snedden practised as a lawyer and partner of an Auckland law firm.30 May 05:37 AM
EmploymentParental leave with a twist"See you later" is how some businesses deal with staff members who go on parental leave. It's not the best approach if you want staff to come back, says Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie, chief executive of the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO).30 May 05:27 AM
EmploymentSacked plumber awarded $1k by ERAA plumber who had to stand alone in the rain while he waited for a ride home after being sacked has been awarded damages and lost wages by the Employment Relation Authority.30 May 02:34 AM
EmploymentWhen the boss is the problemWashington Post career coach Joyce E.A. Russell answers questions from readers, dispensing advice to new graduates ready to enter the world of work.28 May 02:45 AM
EmploymentSpotlight on domestic violenceEmployers may be asked to do more for staff who are victims of domestic violence, if the Domestic Violence-Victims' Protection Bill is passed by Parliament.27 May 05:31 AM
OpinionSteven Pearlstein: Secrecy keeps US workers' wages downIncomes have become more unequal in recent decades and pay raises have been infrequent and skimpy for workers because they won't share pay information.26 May 02:30 AM
EmploymentDigging in for career inspirationLogan Greasley plans to enter the mining industry as soon as possible and make all the money he can, driving the biggest rigs he can get his hands on.23 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentWhy not text on the toilet?A marketing survey found about three quarters of men and women polled admitted to using their smartphones on the toilet.23 May 02:18 AM
EmploymentMinding your own business; getting others to mind theirsHow to navigate the modern workplace where sensitive information is concerned.22 May 11:54 PM
EmploymentMcDonald's CEO says company pays 'fair' wages following protestsMcDonald's Chief Executive Don Thompson, defending the fast-food chain after worker protests this week, said its restaurants pay a fair wage.22 May 08:22 PM
EmploymentJob ads point to employment growthThe number of job advertisements online and in newspapers rose 2.3 per cent last month, continuing the trend of the three previous months.22 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork backlash for Muslims?Employers find it okay to employ Buddhists and Hindus but are wary of hiring Muslims, an AUT study has found.22 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentFBI hits a 'weed' problem in cyber-warThe FBI is struggling to hire young hackers because its drug policy does not allow the use of cannabis. Unfortunately, hackers like their weed.22 May 03:47 AM
