EmploymentWestin staff now subject to one week's noticeStaff at Auckland's five-star Westin hotel have all been re-employed on new contracts but can be fired at a week's notice.20 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentNZ parental leave 'middling'NZ is still only a middling performer when it comes to parental leave provisions, according to a study.19 Jul 11:13 PM
EmploymentMore jobs being advertised - Labour DepartmentA hike in the number of jobs advertised online is good news for the economy and labour market, a new report says.19 Jul 12:10 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Helping hands get all the respectSure, we revere those who help others, but spare a thought for all the rest.18 Jul 03:45 PM
EmploymentTelecom axes 200 jobs in 3 monthsTelecom confirms it has axed 200 management jobs in the past three months and warns further cuts cannot be ruled out.16 Jul 12:30 AM
EmploymentTobacco giant admits child labour linkTobacco giant Philip Morris has admitted that child workers have been subjected to long hours working on Kazakhstan tobacco farms it deals with.14 Jul 09:00 PM
EmploymentWork practices at mine 'Victorian'Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.14 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDEmployment<i>NZ Dollar Outlook:</i> US earnings set to dominateThe New Zealand dollar may be little changed over the next five days after a 3.2pc surge last week took it above 71 US cents for the first time in a fortnight.12 Jul 02:00 AM
EmploymentBusinesses cautious but positive about hiring more staff, survey findsNew Zealand businesses remain positive about hiring staff but are seeking a higher percentage of contract workers.11 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentNZ dollar peeks above US71c on risk appetite boostThe NZ dollar peeked above US71c for the first time since late June as good economic data from the US and Australia restored faith in the global economic recovery.08 Jul 09:10 PM
EmploymentKiwis' workplace attire becoming more casualMore than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire.06 Jul 03:55 AM
Employment<i>Kate Ross: </i>Right now, it's all about the candidate.<i>Kate Ross: </i> It really is a candidate market; candidates are determining what, where and how much.05 Jul 10:30 PM
EmploymentMichael Hill loses sparkleJewellery king Michael Hill has received stinging criticism over his first public motivational seminar, after complaints it was little more than a company recruitment drive.03 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentSafety - and sure delivery to worldAt the age of three Fonterra's supply chain boss was sucked into a fuel pump - now safety is top of his list.27 Jun 04:00 PM
EmploymentGolden State sinking even deeper into economic mireCalifornians don't see much evidence of the recession coming to an end anytime soon.27 Jun 04:00 PM
