EmploymentUnion praises inquests into 'intolerable' forest deathsA union body leading prosecutions over the deaths of forestry workers has applauded a coroner for tackling the problem, which it described as unsustainable and intolerable.12 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentInequality in NZ under spotlightTwo British health researchers are gearing up to challenge New Zealanders' unusually high tolerance of what many countries consider a social evil - inequality.12 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentOnline tests screen job seekersWeb-based tests have become a key gateway to landing a job, a potent screening tool that can effectively bump a CV to the top of a manager's pile.12 May 01:02 AM
EmploymentManaging your managerThink of your manager as your number one customer, says psychologist Keith McGregor. It's a concept most people haven't thought of when they complain "my boss never listens to me" or "my boss takes no interest in what I'm doing".09 May 11:29 PM
EmploymentOptions older worker's friendSorry, but the careers literature starts to define you as an older worker around the age of 45 years - but in some ways it's a bonus because it's a strong message that it's time to rethink and revision your career.09 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentYear of 'leaning in' made me a better bossInspired by Sheryl Sandberg's best-seller, Lean In, I decided to form a group of like-minded professional women who were interested in talking about career advancement.09 May 01:10 AM
EmploymentTips for rising women leadersAdvice for women in leadership from Brenda Freeman of DreamWorks Animation.08 May 01:48 AM
EmploymentDealing with slack colleaguesKarla L. Miller gives advice on navigating the modern workplace08 May 12:30 AM
EmploymentJobs up as labour force expandsEmployment grew strongly in the first three months of the year but so did the supply of workers, leaving unemployment unchanged and wage pressures subdued.07 May 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentSkyCity CFO resigns after three yearsSkyCity CFO James Burrell, who had been seen as a potential leader, has resigned for family reasons and will return to the UK.05 May 09:09 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Missed opt-out form causes confusionWhat happens if the payroll services company which the employer used for paying its employees failed to submit my opt-out form?05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: CEO dares confront the pay gapChief executive Mark Powell has dared say what many others must surely think, but few are prepared to publicly utter: that executive pay is well into the realm of the ridiculous, writes Dita De Boni.01 May 09:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers ready to retire before 60A full five years before their first New Zealand Superannuation payment kicks in, most Kiwi employees are good and ready to down tools, hang up aprons, return company-provided laptops and take a permanent holiday from work.29 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentIT entrepreneur seeks 'right-hand' in NZKiwi tech entrepreneur Derek Handley is on the hunt for a "right-hand" in New Zealand to manage investments and launch ventures.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentFifty-one lives lost on the jobFifty-one workers were killed while they were doing their jobs last year, the Council of Trade Unions says.26 Apr 11:20 PM
EmploymentWhere to after sport a tough rowAll good sporting careers come to an end. But what happens to athletes who reach their mid-30s and need to find a post-sport work career?26 Apr 02:43 AM
EmploymentTax figures look good, wages less soNew Zealand is among the minority of developed countries where the tax burden on wages has lightened over the past three years.25 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentQ&A: Best workplace mannersCareer Coach Joyce E.A. Russell went online last week to take questions on etiquette in the workplace.24 Apr 06:20 AM
EmploymentBosses average 6.4 yearsResearch suggests there is no "magic number" for chief executive tenure in this country, with the most poorly performing companies having a mix of short and long-serving bosses.23 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentIs wasting time in your genes?Procrastinators everywhere should take heart in gaining what could be the best excuse yet for their thumb-twiddling: blaming it on Mum and Dad.22 Apr 04:21 AM
EmploymentIs this why women earn less than men?Women earn less than men because they are seen as pushovers when they don't negotiate hard and are seen as "ball-breakers" when they do, a psychologist says.21 Apr 09:53 PM
EmploymentPerception of bias obstacle to successKiwi women should "up the attack" on breaking into top executive ranks and boardroom roles rather than being discouraged by lack of success.19 Apr 12:55 AM
EmploymentLiving life without feeling like a fraudA counselling client of mine "Allie" had just been promoted at her law firm. I asked if she was excited.18 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentHirschfeld's tale shows importance of connecting with audienceWelcome to the first of my regular series entitled My Light-Bulb Moment.18 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionHow to build trust at workGo into many organisations and you might hear people say "I don't trust my co-workers to do what they say they will," or "This place really lacks trust among colleagues."17 Apr 09:00 PM
EmploymentMovers and shakers - April 17Heritage Hotel Management has appointed Marcus Keenan as the new general manager of Heritage Auckland.16 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDEmploymentNufarm shifting to Australia, 59 jobs to goAgricultural chemicals manufacturer Nufarm will close its plant in Auckland, with as many as 59 jobs to go in move to Australia.15 Apr 12:10 AM
EmploymentWidening pay gap 'can be fixed'The pay gap between the highest and lowest earners is getting wider. It's a trend that, says one researcher, can be traced back to the 1980s.11 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentI'll tell you my salary, if you tell me yoursCan water cooler talk help fix the gender pay gap? President Barack Obama seems to think so.11 Apr 12:00 AM
EmploymentRestless workers exploit social media for new jobsWhen Mark Gozzo got a request from a stranger to connect on LinkedIn, he considered it just another chance to expand his professional network. In a month's time, it had turned into a new job.10 Apr 04:00 AM
EmploymentCity jobless at six-year lowAuckland's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in six years. So what's behind the fall and will it continue?09 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDEmploymentCarter Holt pursued over leaky schoolsThe Ministry of Education will continue to pursue a leaky schools lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey after it failed in an attempt to have the claim quashed.09 Apr 03:53 AM
