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Sasha Borissenko: The law between NZ and escalation of Russian violence

COMMENT: There are fears Vladimir Putin may go rogue by setting his sights on the Pacific.

6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortage

Water infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.

Great Resignation risk: International recruiters eyeing unsettled Kiwi staff

Recruiters are fishing for Kiwi talent on a daily basis.

Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children

Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest

Inflation Nation: Why the cost of living is rising and what we can do about it

The pandemic triggered the return of inflation, now war has amplified the price pain.

Sasha Borissenko: Report reveals details of pay and conditions for lawyers

What workers said in the legal union's employment information report.

New paid MYOB programme will pave way for women into tech roles

New MYOB programme will pay women to train in sought-after technology roles.

Working from home is a double-edged sword for women

Women still took on the majority of childcare and home school during lockdowns.

Gen Z economist: 'I don't know if working hard gets you a house these days'

Twenty-something economist Brad Olsen has never let his youth hold him back.

Unemployment insurance: 'Don't buy the baloney'

Opinion: An economics professor cuts through the criticism of the job insurance scheme.

Five challenges of hybrid work - and how to overcome them

HBR: At least in the near term hybrid work arrangements will be the norm for many.

Damien Venuto: NZ about to find out the real value of 'low-skilled' workers

What happens when there's no one available to do the jobs no one wants to do?

Paul Catmur: Does your office need a Jack Reacher?

Paul Catmur shares a few business lessons from the Army.

Business urged to speak up on income insurance scheme

Major new insurance scheme needs careful consideration for both workers and employers.

Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites

Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.

'De facto lockdowns': The devastating impact of Omicron's Big Sick on the economy

Sick people and those self-isolating won't be able to leave their homes under new rules.

'Office nostalgia': What Kiwis think of working from home

Survey reveals younger employees finding it harder at home.

Omicron effect: Thousands of workers advised to stay home

Some tell staff to stay home, some offer 'hybrid' arrangements.