EmploymentSacked worker paid out $9000A New Plymouth retail store sacked shop assistant Ericia Durning after she took home a car magazine without permission last year.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Employment$9k for worker fired over magazineA shop worker who was fired and reported to police for taking home a magazine has been awarded more than $9000 in compensation.16 Apr 03:44 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Zero-hour contracts backdownHow pleasing it was to see Labour Minister Michael Woodhouse walk back from the worst excesses of zero-hour contracts this week, Dita De Boni writes.15 Apr 09:40 PM
OpinionAnna Russell: Most lead lives of quiet desperationToo often the purpose of why a company exists becomes lost in an unrelenting focus on the bottom-line.15 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Guarantee minimum work hoursJust as Labour governments are prone to cater to even the more extravagant wishes of trade unionists, so their National counterparts can find it difficult to resist the over-the-top whims of....15 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentPhilanthropists urged to create jobsNew Zealand's wealthiest philanthropists and community trusts are being urged to link up with local employers to create jobs for unemployed young people.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentProtestors slam 'zero-hours' contractsAbout 180 fast-food workers and supporters marched up and down Auckland’s Queen St at lunchtime to demand an end to “zero-hours” contracts.15 Apr 08:05 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceA Middle Earth Adventure in New Zealand - from Alps to Ocean by bikeIf you'd like a challenge, I thoroughly recommend getting some wheels and starting to train for a cycle trail somewhere next summer.14 Apr 09:30 PM
EmploymentChanges signaled to zero-hour contractsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse is keen to see some of the harshest contracts outlawed.14 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentLove at work can turn to HR nightmareWhen two employees of a Christchurch insurance company decided to engage in sexual activity under the fluorescent lights of a glass-clad office, they had little idea of the furore that would....14 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentGovt to move on zero-hour contractsThe most punitive aspects of zero-hour contracts will be banned, the Government says.13 Apr 09:50 PM
EmploymentMcDonald's staff to go on strikeStrikes and protests at McDonald's will go ahead this week after a union rejected a new employment offer from the fast food giant.13 Apr 05:25 AM
EmploymentHow bigotry hits the economyAssistant finance professor Noah Smith on discrimination in the US and how reducing it is beneficial to the economy.12 Apr 12:25 AM
EmploymentGender pay gap: Is this why?Research finds three new facts that show how much pay still differs for men and women - even at the very top.12 Apr 12:00 AM
EmploymentWork Advice: Feeling hostile about this takeoverKarla L. Miller's advice to a reader on how to handle a hostile takeover situation.11 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionTom O'Neil: Lightbulb Shone for magazine entrepreneur"One of the most important realisations for me was the determination, energy, focus and 'stickability' needed to make our business a success," says Hannah Shone, founder of The Natural Parent magazine.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentHalf of bosses planning salary freezesMore than half of company bosses are planning to freeze salaries this year, but skilled finance and accounting professionals are more likely to get a boost in pay.10 Apr 05:28 AM
EmploymentThe second coming of Theresa GattungThe former Telecom boss has a lower profile, but she’s very much back in business — though the scale is a little smaller these days.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentRecruitment drive for IT sectorNew projects and increased demand will underpin a recruitment drive this year in Auckland's information technology sector, says Absolute IT director Grant Burley.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAnnie O'Keefe: Jobs - dealing with odd and awkward questionsCareer agent Annie O'Keefe on how to tackle odd, awkward and uncomfortable questions in a job interview.08 Apr 09:45 PM
EmploymentJob stability for KFC, Starbucks staffWorkers at KFC, Pizza Hutt, Carl's Junior and Starbucks will have guaranteed hours giving them job stability as Restaurant Brands does away with zero hour contracts.08 Apr 08:10 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceTwo more Outlook time-saving tipsTime and productivity columnist Robyn Pearce adds to her list of time-saving email tips that will save you hours per week.07 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionHenri Eliot: Guiding principles for effective governance in NZAs businesses are getting busier, it is a good time to revisit the key guiding principles for all boards in NZ to follow.06 Apr 09:30 PM
EmploymentDoorman sacked for being too niceThat willingness to go above and beyond for tenants - by taking care of pets and watering plants - didn't sit well with management.06 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentZappos to employees: Get behind 'no bosses' approachNo job titles. No traditional bosses. It might sound nice, but would you really want to work there?03 Apr 11:00 PM
EmploymentLosing job worse for over-50sOlder workers who lose their jobs spend longer periods out of work, and if they find other jobs, they tend to pay less than the ones they left.02 Apr 06:16 PM
EmploymentWomen at top good for the bottom lineGetting more women into leadership isn't a gender issue - it's just good business.01 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Two simple email tips that will save you hours per weekDon't let your work get distracted by email alerts. Turn off the alerts and check your emails when it suits you throughout the day.31 Mar 08:30 PM
