New ZealandHow to say 'no' - in the nicest wayManagers need training to help them to deliver bad news, writes David Maida.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ hiring, but not former crewAir New Zealand has begun hiring new cabin crew - but is not offering jobs to any of the flight attendants made redundant in last year's downturn.15 May 04:00 PM
Employment<i>Kate Ross</i> - First quarter over and I'm optimisticIt's slim pickings finding quality workers in the recruitment market, says Kate Ross06 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWarehouse staff to resume industrial actionAbout a quarter of workers at The Warehouse will resume industrial action after talks between the company and a union broke down.10 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandWarehouse workers see red at timetableUnionised staff at the Warehouse plan to hand out complaint cards to customers to pressure the company into hiring more staff. 02 Dec 03:00 PM
EmploymentWorkplaces cautious about new policy on breaksMost workplaces seem ill-prepared to accommodate the new law change which would allow managers to exercise more control over workers' regular breaks.28 Oct 10:00 PM
Small BusinessEmployers intend to take on more staff - surveyEmployers are intending to hire more staff, with a greater variety of skills in demand than earlier in the year.11 Oct 10:00 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South:</i> Put some thought into managing change - or she won't be right08 Aug 03:55 PM
Small Business<i>Angela Atkins:</i> Tackling poor performance means getting the process right31 Jul 04:00 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South:</i> Be prepared, or face the consequences when the pandemic peaks27 Jun 04:00 PM
Employment<i>Gill South:</i> People are people - especially when you're telling them goodbye23 Nov 02:55 PM