BusinessMore companies sign up to 4-Day-Week: 'It was like groundhog day and we needed a reset'21 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleSilent treatment: The new no chit-chat salon experience for those anxious or exhausted21 May 05:00 PMHair salons with no small talk are a growing trend as people struggle with mental health.
New Zealand'It humbled me': Apprentice star adds cleaning loos to CV after Covid woes14 May 05:00 PMVanessa Goodson feels nothing but pride in her work.
New ZealandGood coffee and soundproof pods the hook to lure workers back to the office09 May 02:26 AMNew study reveals workers rank company values and good coffee as work-life essentials.
PremiumBusinessQ&A: How is unemployment measured? How accurate is it?04 May 08:45 PMStats NZ's unemployment figure sometimes differs from benefit figures.
New ZealandMum forced to quit job loses bid for paid leave04 May 07:00 AMPregnant mum forced to quit job fails challenge to IRD over paid parental leave
PremiumBusinessThe rise of the suburbs - and the death of the CBD16 Apr 05:00 PMLocal shops and cafes have the support of those escaping their WFH office.
PremiumNew ZealandCity worker exodus: Office space for lease doubles during pandemic15 Apr 05:00 PMNew data reveals vacancy rates in the CBD have doubled since Covid hit.
New ZealandThe great (hybrid) return to the office: How NZ work has changed forever15 Apr 05:00 PMHow and where we work has been changed forever because of Covid - here's what to expect.
PremiumBusiness'Find me a mechanic': Auto industry warns of price rises and safety issues24 Mar 04:00 PMWorker shortages in the auto industry will lead to price increases and safety issues.
PremiumNew Zealand'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines23 Mar 05:00 PMHis defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
Business'We've run out of staff': Restaurants shut up shop, say Omicron catastrophic10 Mar 04:00 PMSome eateries have staff but no customers; some have customers, no staff. Some face both.
BusinessNew paid MYOB programme will pave way for women into tech roles07 Mar 07:28 PMNew MYOB programme will pay women to train in sought-after technology roles.
PremiumBusinessTheresa Gattung: Time for radical investment in women-led ventures07 Mar 04:00 PMWomen founders are not always exposed to the growing NZ investment ecosystem.
BusinessLozenges and loo paper for those isolating - and a free lunch for a child in need01 Mar 12:45 AMAre isolation gift boxes with lozenges and loo paper the new version of sending flowers?
PremiumBusinessEmployers brace for Kiwi worker exodus as borders reopen28 Feb 04:20 AMEmployers are expecting an exodus of Kiwi workers now that the borders are reopening.
PremiumNew Zealand'Let me come back': Man no longer allowed to work at hospital27 Feb 05:49 PMHe sold coffee beans at Tauranga Hospital for two years, one day they asked him to leave.
PremiumNew Zealand'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortage27 Feb 04:38 PMBay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.
PremiumBusinessSmall Business: Meal kit firm's vision to serve up digital business for restaurants27 Feb 04:00 PMArthur Crawford discusses servicing New Zealand's struggling hospitality sector.
LifestyleHow much of our 'true' selves should we reveal at work?24 Feb 01:37 AMBeing more open about our personal lives with colleagues can improve team dynamics.
BusinessReduced hours and RATs: How supermarkets plan to keep food flowing22 Feb 04:44 AMStores to increase capacity for online shopping to deal with demand during Omicron surge.
PremiumBusinessUnemployment insurance: 'Don't buy the baloney'20 Feb 04:00 PMOpinion: An economics professor cuts through the criticism of the job insurance scheme.
PremiumBusinessA test for the boss: Will they allow WFH after your overseas trip?18 Feb 03:44 AMEmployment expert says bosses couldn't reasonably deny staff who can do job from home.
PremiumBusinessFive challenges of hybrid work - and how to overcome them18 Feb 03:37 AMHBR: At least in the near term hybrid work arrangements will be the norm for many.
New ZealandHospitals consistently understaffed, nurses overworked, report finds17 Feb 02:19 AMA major independent report has found nurses are exhausted from consistent understaffing.
New ZealandRoses are red, traffic lights are too: Restaurants lure diners with heart-shaped pizza and Omicron tents12 Feb 07:00 PMKiwis will spend $180m on dining out tomorrow but hospo workers advise spreading the love.
PoliticsGovt unveils $3b unemployment insurance scheme01 Feb 09:30 PMA new insurance scheme will pay 80 per cent of unemployed people's wages.
PremiumBusinessWant a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites01 Feb 04:43 PMLast season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
BusinessOmicron effect: Thousands of workers advised to stay home24 Jan 04:35 AMSome tell staff to stay home, some offer 'hybrid' arrangements.
PremiumBusinessBody blow: Financially wounded businesses now facing the 'big sick'24 Jan 04:32 AMTwo painful years for many business have been a curtain-raiser to Omicron's onslaught
PremiumBusinessOmicron outbreak: All kitchen staff replaced at Auckland retirement village after link to wedding24 Jan 04:25 AMA kitchen worker was in attendance at the wedding linked to the Covid outbreak.
PremiumKahu'An excellent journey': Lakes DHB staff embrace te reo classes14 Jan 09:00 PMLakes DHB staff participating in te reo classes are learning more than just a language.
New ZealandWoman awarded $24,000 after colleague sexually harassed her, stalked her on Facebook01 Jan 01:55 AMA man harassed a fellow security guard, saying he'd follow her home and watch her sleep.
PremiumBusinessNew Year Honours: Business leaders recognised30 Dec 04:00 PMThree honours have been awarded to business people.