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It's tough in heartland China

Once the fastest growing region and home to heavy industry, the Northeast is hit by new economic realities.

Mark Hucke: I'm nearly 40! I can write! I'm bald!

Kiwi man living in the UK responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.

How to win most valuable player

Danielle Wright gathers tips from a realistic recruitment specialist who believes becoming indispensable is more about making yourself valuable, rather than invaluable.

Editorial: Good ship NZ can cope with rough waters

New Zealand is a small boat in a storm, but a fairly sturdy one. We have ridden out the past few tempests in the world economy without being swamped and that offers confidence we can survive this one.

London OE too tough? Head east

Breaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.

Mike Hosking: Wake up to the value of trades

We've emphasised the wrong thing over the last decade, Mike says. University is great for some things, but it's the trades that really count.

Claire Nelson: London was never an easy gig for Kiwis

Kiwi living in the UK Claire Nelson responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.

Robyn Pearce: Is this crazy speed of life real or just an illusion?

Robyn Pearce believes that we're just re-discovering the best of the old ways - people-based, principle-based behaviours.

Struggling Kiwi swamped with offers

Young New Zealander who shared her tale of breaking into the London job market has been overwhelmed by the response - and with offers of work.

Wretched life of the middle manager

Middle managers are significantly likelier to suffer symptoms of depression and anxiety than their counterparts at the top or bottom of the hierarchy, a study has found.

Brian Fallow: Hard times behind the averages

Wherever you draw the line, too many children are going without, writes Brian Fallow.

Worm farming classified as 'high risk'

The Health and Safety Reform Bill, will classify worm farming and cat breeding as high risk, ahead of sheep, beef and dairy farming.

Good part time work 'hard to find'

Although around 6m Americans chose to work part time, that option was rare here a local recruitment expert says.

The 'good morning' that caused a walkout

Pak'n Save worker stormed off the job after colleague said "good morning" to him, following an agreement the two men would not speak to each other in the workplace.

Mark Lister: NZ could learn from Australian example

Our transtasman neighbour's experience gives valuable lessons for our policymakers and insights for investors, writes Mark Lister.

Rise of the part-time worker

More Americans are abandoning the traditional career path and working just enough hours to pay the bills or pursue a passion.

Gender diversity good business sense

Infrastructure has long been something of an old boys' club - but Lara Poloni, chief executive of AECOM Australia and New Zealand - says that times are changing.

Do you rent? Breathe a sigh of relief

After years of increases, New Zealand rents stalled last month, says Trade Me Property.