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Editorial: Councils must be better at management

Rob Campbell, once one of the sharpest young minds in the trade union movement, has kept a lower profile since his thinking changed radically in the 1980s.

Robyn Pearce: How to resilience-proof your kids

Robyn Pearce talks how to raise successful young adults. "If we always seek to protect our children from adversity, we weaken, damage and distort the precious young lives we're entrusted with."

Housing NZ boss to head Metlifecare

Robyn Pearce: A guaranteed way to get more time in your day

I'm delighted with the comments coaching clients make after they start applying more focus in their daily time management choices, Robyn writes.

Politics and work a murky area

Vocal expression of opinions in the office can cause problems for bosses as well as workers.

CEO Q&A: Hellaby Holdings, Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke, who left retirement business Abano for Hellaby Holdings, tells Anne Gibson of his plans in his new role

Robyn Pearce: Keys to effective delegation

Robyn Pearce talks keys to effective delegation.

Disruption key challenge for company directors

The latest Director Sentiment Survey from the NZIER reveals technological and business disruptions as key challenges for directors.

Robyn Pearce: Are you too available?

Robyn Pearce talks about the effects of being too available. "Many go home every night frustrated by the myriad interruptions that block them from attending to their real work."

Two key factors to good leadership

There is an astounding lack of leadership in corporate culture. There are many people in management roles, but very few inspiring leaders.

Jetstar starts airfare war

Air New Zealand fires return shot after Jetstar offers cheap deals for launch of new routes.

'This is not about revenge'

Today, Jetstar New Zealand boss Grant Kerr will be in a classic car hurtling around a track near Taupo at 200km/h.

Jane Kennelly: How to spot a high-potential employee

Being able to spot high potential sounds relatively simple, yet in reality, it's a complicated activity, writes recruitment expert Jane Kennelly.

The Business interview: Diane Foreman

It's not just the money, it's what you do with it next that counts, the entrepreneur tells Holly Ryan.

Rich-lister: Women the secret to success

One of the country's most successful businesswomen thinks businesses need to work harder to get more females executive roles.

Kiwi bank boss to give away $2.4m

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Ross McEwan follows through on his promise to return $2.4m of his share-based allowance by last week giving $1.2m to charity.

Finance co. directors enter guilty pleas

The directors of OPI Pacific Finance, which collapsed owing $247m, have pleaded guilty to making untrue statements.

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.