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
EmploymentInflation spectre in strong recoveryA 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 .08 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentFinding skilled workers a hard taskThe number of businesses who say it is getting harder to find the skilled workers they need is well above the long-term average, the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research reports.08 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDEmployment'Stonking' business confidence, with a note of cautionBusiness confidence remains at multi-decade highs for the first three months of the year, although the strong upswing of previous quarters has flattened out07 Apr 10:28 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Female directorships - careful what you wish forWomen should think again about directorships, for far from trailing men, it's greatly to their credit that so few are debasing themselves in this way, writes Bob Jones.07 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentTwelve Questions: Glen RaymondGlen Raymond has worked at Auckland's biggest gigs for 25 years and now owns Opel Security.07 Apr 04:15 PM
EmploymentIt's a 'job hunter's market' as listings jumpThe New Zealand job market is thriving, with the number of job listings on Trade Me up 21 per cent on the same time last year.06 Apr 10:45 PM
OpinionTom O'Neil: Tell teens to stay in learning if they don't stay in schoolIf you are wondering what to do with your career-drifting teen, there are a number of resources that can help, writes Tom O'Neil.04 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionDealing with bad co-workersThe Career Coach, Joyce E.A. Russell, answers questions from readers about how to handle co-workers' annoying habits.04 Apr 01:35 AM
EmploymentFormer McDonald's managers admit withholding worker wagesTwo former McDonald's store managers said they helped withhold employees' wages at the restaurant chain after facing pressure to keep labour costs down.03 Apr 01:45 AM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Shift in leadership of Auckland urgentIf 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.01 Apr 04:30 PM
EmploymentFlexibility high on workers' listHuman 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.01 Apr 03:15 PM
EmploymentPaying attention to staff pays offWith industry pundits hinting the job market will heat up across the board this year.25 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentTake a break, reap rewardsCorporate well-being consultant Sarah Harmer tells a story that illustrates how much energy levels can impact decision-making at work.21 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: Body language keys to your job interviewLooking 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!21 Mar 03:15 PM
