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Sacked after just three days on the job

A beneficiary who gained employment through Work and Income has been awarded more than $12,000 after he was sacked just three days into his new job.

Are workers happier than ever?

Employee satisfaction is at its highest level in 10 years, yet workers report low satisfaction with their benefits, says a new survey.

English seeks feedback

The letter makes reference to the performance of the Reserve Bank governor although it includes no specific comment on performance of current governor Graeme Wheeler.

Reasons for pay gap a puzzle

Women still earn about 10 per cent less than men after taking into account all measurable factors other than gender, new research has found.

How to prevent meetings from stealing time

A well-run, on-target meeting is a key form of business communication. The key is good planning and follow through, writes Robyn Pearce.

Milk powder prices jump at auction

Dairy prices continued to firm at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 3.8 per cent driven mostly by a big gain in whole milk powder prices.

Tougher lending rules tipped

The Reserve Bank could expand mortgage lending restrictions in an effort to head off the housing boom as it rolls down the country, economists say.

Dollar touches 2-week high

The NZ dollar touched its highest level in more than two weeks after oil prices recovered ground.

House prices 'should keep climbing'

An Auckland economist says recent changes to tax and deposit rules didn't dampen the property market - and he expects prices to keep climbing.

Dollar touches two-week low against Aussie

Auckland's property boom: Why it's good

WATCH: The latest episode of The Economy Hub on the upside to Auckland's property boom.

What to do when someone pulls rank?

COMMENT: It isn't that rank itself is the problem. What is an issue is the abuse of rank or power in the workplace.

Microsoft and Facebook tout equal pay

Microsoft and Facebook are the latest companies to open up about gender pay after facing pressure from shareholders.

NZ dollar falls amid broad US dollar strength

Baby boomers leaving the workforce

A knowledge and experience vacuum is likely to be hard to fill

Wall Street wages double in 25 years

Dear Wall Street: Stop complaining about your pay.

PMP gets new MD

IMF cuts world growth forecast

Brexit and growing economic inequality has been highlighted by the IMF as a risk to the global economy.