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
Employment'Baby Boomer' credit defaults soarBaby Boomer lifestyles 'are coming home to roost' as defaults on credit payments rise, a credit information provider says. 06 Oct 11:00 PM
EmploymentNo unilateral tarriff cuts till 2015, says trade ministerNew Zealand will not consider the unilateral reduction of any tariffs until 2015 at the earliest, says Trade Minister Tim Groser.01 Oct 02:15 AM
