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The best workplace in NZ named
Premier Group International is paving the way as one of the most unique workplaces in New Zealand.

Bakery to pay $14k for underpaying staff
Napier's Brown Owl Bakery was caught breaching multiple employment laws by MBIE.

Woman fired for health concerns, wins $13k
A woman has been awarded $13,500 after being found to have been unjustifiably dismissed due to her health issues.

Job lessons from the presidential debates
Recent debates were like the job interview in the presidential race, with plenty of lessons - try these tips.

Kiwi workers prefer a dress code
Survey finds 57 per cent of New Zealanders want guidelines for workplace attire

The job 10,000 people applied for
It doesn't have the most glamorous duties in the world, but here's why nearly 10,000 people are vying for this job.

Henri Eliot: Avoiding groupthink in the boardroom
COMMENT: Boards may make better decisions if directors have some understanding of the psychology of decision-making.

Executive Success: Making leadership more than a word
COMMENT: Same old approach won't solve the big issues, says author.

Directors booted for being too old
Three directors have stepped down from the board of Blue Sky Meats due to an age-related clause in the constitution.

'No whingers': Most honest job ad ever?
Kiwi man Duane Trafford has posted a blunt assessment of what he needs from his new staff.

Could you be a boss?
According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.

Fijian seasonal workers to NZ to be discussed
An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

Auckland strawberry grower fined $6000
An Auckland strawberry grower failed to properly pay its seasonal workers and keep accurate records despite warnings.

Bereavement leave rejected for foster brother's funeral
New Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.

More than pay needs to change for executives
Research shows the role of an executive needs to change, as do the incentives, for the company's best interest.

Deport employers 'ripping off workers'
Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.

Revealed: Young workers' biggest worries
Thin-skinned young employees are much more likely to be hit by workplace stress than tough older colleagues. Here is their biggest concern.

Affco loses bid to overturn ruling on unlawful lockouts
Affco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.

Disabled worker fired, Bunnings responds
Bunnings has defended the sacking of a disabled man, saying details of the situation can't be discussed publicly.

Stuart McCutcheon: Attack on university unfair
COMMENT: As Vice-Chancellor of the Uni of Auckland, I do draw the line at unwarranted complaints about our generous donors and their philanthropic support.

Specialists to help in hospital strike
DHBs planning for life-preserving services during resident doctor strike

The worst job interviews revealed
The worst job interview experiences have been revealed on social media.

Career Coach: What every job-seeker needs
Every job-seeker needs to have and show off these six "Qs" when meeting potential employers.

Beyond the glass ceiling
Jolie Hodson wants to be a CEO. If she gets her way she will be part of a very small group of women who have made it to the top in NZ.

Food court ordered to pay $164k
Five migrant workers weren't paid minimum wage for their work at an Auckland food court.

How to handle a 'prankster' at work
What can you do when a "prankster" co-worker doesn't respect a serious peanut allergy?

Sacked doctor gave morphine to partner
A doctor who prescribed controlled drugs to her partner while she was working at Whangarei Hospital - including morphine - was justifiably

The secret weapon in the job market
It's the catch-22 of the jobs market: you need a degree to compete, but employers want candidates with experience.

Working less won't make you happier
The more work life balance we have, the more we want, according to a global study.