PremiumPremiumEmploymentLockdowns are over. WFH isn’t. Why?Financial Times: Much of the world remains in the grip of ‘Long Social Distancing’.26 Feb 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentFour-day working week makes staff happier - and companies more money, new study reveals'Major breakthrough': Adopting new working pattern could increase revenue, cut burnout.22 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Social insurance scheme had best intentions but too complexEditorial: It's not surprising the $3.5 billion proposal is "off the table" for now.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentDisney to axe 7000 jobs in $8.7 billion cost-cutting planFinancial Times: Returning boss faces serious challenges - and a challenger.08 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRespite from interest rate hikes looms as unemployment risesFirst signs of a slowdown have emerged in labour market data, economists say.01 Feb 01:30 AM
EmploymentUnemployment rises, wage growth hits all-time recordLeaping labour costs: Biggest increase since index started in 1992.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentBurnout in the workplace: Will Ardern influence a new Great Resignation?The PM can do it - but can you afford to change jobs in 2023?28 Jan 09:58 PM
EmploymentImmigration is not the silver bullet, says economist'Risks attached to loosening the settings too much in the current economy.'26 Jan 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAfter a pay rise this year? Don't bank on itTight control over salary budgets a hard truth for many employees.23 Jan 04:00 AM
Employment‘I warned him’: Boss’ controversial act to employeeA boss is refusing to budge on his actions, explaining why she took such a hardline stance16 Jan 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Doing business in a way that benefits allKate Grant says be mindful of impacts on workers, communities, customers, and the planet.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Employment'Welfare rorters': Mining boss targets Kiwi staff amid claims Aussies 'too lazy'Perth Mining company offering Kiwis up to triple their pay for jobs.07 Jan 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal winners and losers of 2022Opinion: New mums, high-profile scientists, gutsy workers among the year's winners.01 Jan 02:00 AM
EmploymentAUT loses staff redundancy lawsuit - but sequel looms after ‘complex’ decisionAUT planned to cut 170 academic staff but says no 'aggravation' intended.20 Dec 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWorker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy seasonRestaurants may be facing a "crisis" ahead of Christmas.11 Dec 01:00 AM
Employment‘Concerning’ gap between big bosses, other staff in workplace happiness studyThere's a disconnect - and it's being ignored at peril, company gurus say.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWomen warned to be wary of double-edged sword of workplace flexibilityIs working from home damaging your career prospects?30 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentWorkSafe took weeks to inspect companies illegally storing explosive substancesHazardous substances are estimated to cause deaths of between 600 and 900 NZers a year.28 Nov 10:12 PM
EmploymentConsumer confidence takes a dive as cost of living bitesIn news that will cheer the Reserve Bank, consumers feel more downbeat about spending.25 Nov 04:14 AM
EmploymentTwitter boss Musk hires hacker prodigyA notorious coder has been hand-picked as the CEO's white knight.24 Nov 01:29 AM
EmploymentElon Musk’s ‘hardcore’ management style: a case study in what not to doOpinion: Musk’s actions at Twitter will go down as the gold standard in what not to do.22 Nov 10:54 PM
EmploymentReview finds number of workers exposed to asbestos underestimatedSome of those exposed "may not be removalist workers but tradespeople and DIYers".21 Nov 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe do's and don'ts of your work Christmas partyDrunken work parties may be less common now - but are the culture changes a good thing?19 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentElon Musk’s brutal new demand of staffTwitter boss has given staff a tough ultimatum – and if they don’t like it they can leave.16 Nov 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Twitter Blue' signups unavailable after fake accounts flood platformAnyone can get a blue tick as long as they have a phone, a credit card and $8 a month.11 Nov 10:03 PM
Employment'Remote work is no longer allowed': Musk orders Twitter staff back into officeThe announcement comes after mass layoffs at the social media company.10 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentKiwi exporter mega-survey highlights huge challenges but offers streak of hopeOur exporters are still tangling with Covid mayhem - but hope's on the horizon.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe big economic and social questions New Zealand facesRebuilding Better: Does NZ's Covid response offer a model for another big challenge?04 Nov 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLiam Dann: Can low unemployment and high wage growth really be a bad thing?The Reserve Bank could squash the economy with ever-higher interest rates.02 Nov 04:40 AM
EmploymentBiggest leap ever recorded in wage growth, unemployment flatlining near record lowsLabour force participation at highest rates ever.01 Nov 11:50 PM
EmploymentWoop food bag firm faces worker exploitation allegationsInterns from overseas made complaints about the company.01 Nov 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Will NZ Uber drivers' legal win lead to broader change?A small group of New Zealand Uber drivers were ruled to be employees.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentMigrants prefer Australia, Canada over NZ due to crime, housing costs - recruiterA recruiter at a UK job market says no one wanted to move here.29 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRestaurant Association kicks up stink on fair pay agreementFair Pay bill backers say changes are long overdue. Business groups say something stinks.27 Oct 04:40 AM