EmploymentNZ-UK govts discuss visa concernsGrowing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.17 Jan 02:01 AM
EmploymentCall to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentumPoliticians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.11 Jan 03:51 AM
EmploymentAustralia beckons Pike River minersUp to 50 redundant Pike River Coal mine employees could soon be crossing the Tasman to take up lucrative positions in Australian pits. 06 Jan 02:25 AM
Employment70pc of NZ workers looking for new jobsWorkers go looking for a new job for a different challenge or because they feel unappreciated, a survey has found.05 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving :</i> My time in advertisingOften people I meet seem genuinely curious about what it's like to work in the advertising industry.04 Jan 08:30 PM
EmploymentSurcharge confusion stretches to 4th dayCustomers claim businesses are being greedy in adding surcharges on days not officially holidays.03 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentTurn off phone on holiday: unionistListen out for the sound of waves crashing on the shoreline and birdsong in the trees - not the ringtone of your company phone.29 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentPike River Coronial Inquest date setThe Coronial Inquest into the deaths of 29 men in the Pike River Coal mine will be held early next year, the chief coroner Judge MacLean says.21 Dec 09:22 PM
EmploymentGovt opens ACC to private sectorThe Government is to allow private insurers to compete with the Accident Compensation Corporation.21 Dec 02:04 AM
EmploymentPayroll fraud accountant sentencedA businessman who manipulated the company payroll to give himself a $10,000 payrise, has been sentenced to 200 hours' community work.20 Dec 11:55 PM
EmploymentSir Peter: Actors no threat to <i>Hobbit</i>Sir Peter Jackson told the Govt he did not believe an actors' boycott would force <i>The Hobbit</i> overseas, emails show. 20 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentUK households tipped to face tough yearBritish households will face a tight squeeze on living standards from higher-than-expected inflation over the next year.20 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentOil well inspector too busy: reportNZ has just one inspector to oversee safety in its oil exploration industry.19 Dec 04:30 PM
