EmploymentThe dark side of working from homeIt sounds like the dream scenario, but a new study has found working from home comes with a serious dark side.16 Feb 12:23 AM
EmploymentCollectors abused for missed targetsHumiliating, sexual, racist acts have been uncovered inside an Australian street fundraiser business. This is the depressing life of a charity collector.15 Feb 03:36 AM
EmploymentThe hidden life of the office lolly jarThe office lolly jar is like the watering hole in the Serengeti: If you observe long enough you'll get a peek into the inner workings of an entire social ecosystem.13 Feb 05:59 PM
Small BusinessHow to keep your jewellery protectedGemLab founder Paul Nilsson reflects on his business' 30-year history and explains how it has overcome a huge hurdle.12 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentFeeling bored at work? Try these tipsFeeling bored or stagnant in your current role? Thinking about searching for a new job, but not sure a job change is right for you?08 Feb 01:02 AM
EmploymentHow to ask for a pay rise in 2017Some moments are better than others for asking for a pay rise, top chief financial officers say.07 Feb 04:51 AM
EmploymentThe worst excuses for sick daysThe first Monday of February is the UK's "National Sickie Day". Here are some of the worst excuses for a day off.07 Feb 03:33 AM
EmploymentFirm fined $45k over Hep B infectionA toilet cleaning company has been ordered to pay nearly $45,000 after an employee contracted Hepatitis B.02 Feb 09:23 PM
EmploymentWhat unlimited annual leave is really likeIt sounds like a dream, but it's not that simple.26 Jan 08:54 PM
EmploymentWorkers don't want just more payWhether you're cleaning the toilets or sitting in the boardroom, this one thing will always matter more than your pay.24 Jan 07:01 PM
WorldOrgy prank leads to $156,000 payoutEmpty wine bottles, bra and cream-filled condoms led 'humiliated' cleaner to believe his colleagues had had an orgy.24 Jan 06:41 PM
EmploymentPay rise for 120,000 - but 1500 jobs goThe minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.75 an hour on April 1, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says.24 Jan 12:23 AM
OpinionHow to Trump-proof your businessCOMMENT: Corporate executives are preparing in case the president of the United States comes after them on Twitter, Kara Alaimo writes.23 Jan 09:43 PM
OpinionHave you done a WOF on your leadership?COMMENT: You may want to change your spark plugs for the 2017 road trip.23 Jan 07:41 PM
Employment20-hour work week way of the future?Imagine only having to come into the office three days a week, with Monday and Friday spent at home...20 Jan 09:45 PM
Employment'This is not a job for cry babies'A fruit picking farm has copped flack on social media after a former worker revealed its harsh set of rules for backpackers.20 Jan 12:15 AM
ConstructionWorkplace fracas over Sunday textA workplace dispute occurred after an employee received a text message about work from his boss on a Sunday.18 Jan 09:06 PM
EmploymentHow words can cost you your jobFormer Saatchi & Saatchi chair Kevin Roberts quit after causing furor when he said women lacked 'vertical ambition'.18 Jan 08:05 PM
EmploymentThe mystery of the ill flight attendantsWith flight attendants suffering strange, painful symptoms, American Airlines has already spent US$1 million trying to figure out what's going on.18 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandSacked principal won't push for reinstatementFormer Rangiora High School principal Peggy Burrows who was wrongfully sacked from her job will not appeal a decision rejecting her request for reinstatement.18 Jan 04:16 AM
Small BusinessSMEs upbeat about the year aheadSmall businesses are upbeat about the year ahead, with confidence at its highest level in almost two years.16 Jan 08:21 AM
New ZealandSacked principal awarded $150kA former high school principal who was sacked from her job has been awarded $150,000 for unfair dismissal.14 Jan 08:57 PM
EmploymentUK job market strong: Bank of EnglandBritain's jobless rate is likely to stay close to its pre-crisis low this year, as employment remains resilient.14 Jan 12:05 AM
EmploymentRestaurant fined $25k for bad booksA Thai restaurant has been ordered to pay $25,000 for failing to comply with minimum employment standards.13 Jan 08:30 PM
EmploymentWorst excuses for not paying minimum wageSome UK bosses have argued their staff were not deserving of minimum wage as they were not British, a study reveals.11 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandBusiness owners fined for intimidationThree owner-operators of Auckland clothing retailers have been ordered by the ERA to pay $60,000 for intimidating two previous employees.11 Jan 02:52 AM
EmploymentGang members 'threatened witnesses'Three store owners have been ordered to pay $20,000 each for allegedly organising Black Power members to intimidate witnesses in an employment dispute.11 Jan 01:06 AM
EmploymentFacebook's hiring process hinders diversityWithin Facebook's engineering department, the push for greater diversity in hiring has been largely hampered.09 Jan 10:05 PM
Small BusinessThe firm helping you get the top jobCrew Consulting founder Tom Sweeney explains why his firm is based in Dunedin and what it's like being an owner.08 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldThe Obama you haven't seenAs Barack Obama prepares to leave office, his staff has revealed what the President's been like behind the scenes in the White House.04 Jan 01:24 AM
Employment'Switch-off' law could work in NZ: unionLegislation in France around set hours for responding to work emails is something to consider, says the Council of Trade Unions.02 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionShould we have universal basic income?COMMENT: While the proposal is good in theory, it's no panacea for the challenges of our modern economy.02 Jan 11:00 PM
EmploymentThe big change that will end your careerWe're moving towards a "post-work economy" and it's nowhere near as good as it sounds.02 Jan 07:27 PM
Small BusinessThe No.1 reason Kiwis quit their jobsA new study has revealed the motivations behind why Kiwis' leave their day jobs to start their own business.02 Jan 04:00 PM
