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How to build trust at work

Go 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."

Movers and shakers - April 17

Heritage Hotel Management has appointed Marcus Keenan as the new general manager of Heritage Auckland.

Nufarm shifting to Australia, 59 jobs to go

Agricultural chemicals manufacturer Nufarm will close its plant in Auckland, with as many as 59 jobs to go in move to Australia.

Widening 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.

I'll tell you my salary, if you tell me yours

Can water cooler talk help fix the gender pay gap? President Barack Obama seems to think so.

Restless workers exploit social media for new jobs

When 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.

City jobless at six-year low

Auckland's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in six years. So what's behind the fall and will it continue?

Carter Holt pursued over leaky schools

The 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.

Inflation spectre in strong recovery

A recovery growing stronger and broader, but accompanied by inflation pressures, is the picture painted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's latest quarterly survey .

Michael Barnett: Shift in leadership of Auckland urgent

If we are to move at a pace that keeps Auckland in the game we need to move from a government-led economy to a shared leadership, writes Michael Barnett.

Flexibility high on workers' list

Human resources teams will be kept busy this year as almost half of the Kiwi workforce look for a new job and employers will feel the bite.

Truckie who lost 10,000 litre tank unfairly dismissed

Paying attention to staff pays off

With industry pundits hinting the job market will heat up across the board this year.

Take a break, reap rewards

Corporate well-being consultant Sarah Harmer tells a story that illustrates how much energy levels can impact decision-making at work.

Tom O'Neil: Body language keys to your job interview

Looking back at two decades old textbooks I studied while completing a degree in the "dark art" of psychology, I discovered two things: one - I am quite old ... Two - the more things change, the more they stay the same!

Women. Watch your language.

Women. Watch your language. "Just" is a four-lettered word. And uttering the words "I think" could be career limiting.

JPMorgan dispute rages on

The former New Zealand boss of JPMorgan Chase is locked in "full-blown adversarial litigation" with the bank where he is seeking $170,000 in damages.

John Edwards: Candidate confidentiality still holds, with rare exceptions

Should employers keep unsuccessful job candidates' details private? Can they? A recent case highlighted by the <i>Herald</i> might have left doubt in some minds.