EmploymentWorkplaces cautious about new policy on breaksMost workplaces seem ill-prepared to accommodate the new law change which would allow managers to exercise more control over workers' regular breaks.28 Oct 10:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentMystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payoutA departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.28 Oct 01:30 AM
EmploymentConsumer confidence shows outlook improvingConsumer confidence is the highest it has been since December 2007, according to the monthly ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.27 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentAustralian business confidence highest in yearsAustralian businesspeople are fast becoming confident that their country is emerging from the economic crisis.27 Oct 01:30 AM
EmploymentEmployees more confident to move jobsThe number of employees planning to change jobs is rising, a sure sign that the economic downturn seems to have passed.26 Oct 10:30 PM
EmploymentBridgestone to shut NZ plant, 275 jobs to goBridgestone's Japanese owners blame tougher global competition for the closure. They are also shutting a plant in Adelaide.23 Oct 03:59 AM
EmploymentNo ma'am's land at the topWomen are finding entry to the boardroom even tougher after the recession, says Gill South.20 Oct 11:00 PM
EmploymentFive work stoppages in June quarterThe number of work stoppages so far this year is well down on a year earlier.20 Oct 01:30 AM
Opinion<i>Kate Ross:</i> The problem with social networking sitesRecruitment specialist Kate Ross shares the reservations she has about websites like Facebook and Twitter.12 Oct 08:30 PM
EmploymentRecovery may be slow and jobless: KPMG execThe global economy will take at least another year to get back on its feet, with no guarantees of more jobs, says KPMG.12 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentCouncil ultimatum 'unhelpful', says NZ BusAn ultimatum to NZ Bus from the ARC may have worsened the dispute with its drivers, NZ Bus's general manager says.12 Oct 04:34 AM
EmploymentFix bus row or lose contract, council saysThe Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee delivers an ultimatum to the bus company at the centre of the industrial dispute - either fix it up or lose your contract.12 Oct 01:01 AM
EmploymentDrop in jobless total lifts recovery hopesNZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.11 Oct 03:00 PM
