EmploymentBe flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banksFinance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible with Christchurch earthquake victims.06 Sep 11:30 PM
EmploymentHiring intentions plateau, says new surveyHiring intentions as measured by Manpower's quarterly employment outlook survey have plateaued as employers hold off on growth plans.06 Sep 10:30 PM
EmploymentWestin workers to fight for their jobsWestin Hotel workers, organised by the Unite Union, have issued a press release saying they have "vowed to fight for every job".02 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: It's boardroom, not bored roomOur companies need fewer grey old worthies and more original thinkers.29 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentAdapt for a diverse futureBe inclusive to get most from varied workforce, writes Diana Clement24 Aug 05:30 PM
Employment$2m bonus cut for Telecom bossTelecom boss Paul Reynolds has had $2 million from his annual bonus slashed.22 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentHundreds protest employment law reformWorkers took to the streets today to protest "the biggest labour reform in 20 years".21 Aug 02:12 AM
EmploymentBurger Fuel defends 90-day firingA high profile Auckland Burger Fuel has defended its use of the 90-day employment law, under which it sacked a worker on the 89th day for questioning her work break entitlements.20 Aug 02:38 AM
EmploymentPie-maker justified in sacking cockroach collectorThe makers of one of NZ's best-known brands of pie were justified in sacking a worker who stored cockroaches in his locker, the ERA says.18 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentBuild talent on front linesAn effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.17 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> Strip search, sacking and reinstatementThere it is: process, process, process. It is a fundamental requirement of natural justice that a person is entitled to know exactly what is being alleged, by whom, and is afforded a real and fair opportunity to respond.15 Aug 09:30 PM
Employment<i>Gill South</i>: Women leaders offered a helping hand to climb the ladderMentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.15 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentChina deal brings jobs hope to town with many on doleAn impoverished small town has reached a world-leading business deal that could bring in millions of dollars.15 Aug 05:30 PM