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Give it a Chris-miss: How big firms are handling year-end parties in the pandemic

Some corporates are going all out while others are having online catch-ups.

Hundreds of workers granted border exceptions

Technology specialists and some agricultural workers welcome from early 2022.

Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge

National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.

CEO 'taking time off effective immediately' after firing 900 staff on Zoom call

Better.com says it will conduct a "leadership and cultural assessment" following outcry.

'Unlawful and out of step': Big blow for Government's fair pay plans

BusinessNZ refuses central role in fair pay agreements, suggesting further delays.

Blind CEO says bosses are missing out on 'rockstars' when they overlook disabled jobseekers

A new campaign encourages bosses to hire disabled people to meet the skills shortage.

Hello, welcome to Wendy's... can I take your job application?

A chatbot called Lou starts the recruitment process which a human then finishes.

'Woeful and worsening': Burnout soars during lockdowns

"Workers are genuinely tired." Steps for bosses and workers to reduce risk.

Cash injection: Rotorua company to pay $3000 bonus to vaccinated staff

The Rotorua-based company is paying the bonuses after being on track to achieve budgets.

Businesses test vaccine pass to see if it makes the cut

Auckland hairdressers and barbers can open their doors from Thursday.

Complaints laid against prominent law firm

A leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".

Employers beware: The Great Resignation is here to stay

The end of the pandemic won't resolve the reasons employees are leaving their jobs.

Why some Aussie electricians are now earning $130,000

Two Aussie law firms have raised lawyers' salaries by 10 per cent, another by 15 per cent.

Rage quitting: New study reveals why impulsively resigning is all the rage

Lockdown has seen a spike in the number of people who have quit in the heat of the moment.

Xi Jinping's 'cold war' warning for APEC

Chinese president Xi Jinping has kicked off the APEC 2021 CEO Summit this morning.

Paul Catmur: How to spot an actual imposter at work

There's a difference between thinking you're an imposter and actually being an imposter.