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Opinion: Why you should treat workplace friendships like your diet – aim for balance and variety
Workplaces are places where you can make valuable friends.

'This is wild': Kiwis shocked after Americans reveal eye-opening work norm
'I literally don’t understand... how do you not absolutely lose your mind?'

The grey wave of Kiwis working past the conventional age of retirement
Septuagenarians at the gate — what's driving the greying of New Zealand's workforce.

Seven traits of a dark empath – and why you should be wary of them
They're too nice but drain you emotionally and the drama never ends. Here's how to cope.

Opinion: What your out of office email says about you
OPINION: Are you a Gen Z, goody two-shoes or baton passer?

Fire and Emergency boss turns hose on bullying, harassment: 'Enough is enough'
Service's reputation is being tarnished by those acting inappropriately, its CEO says.

Top NZ law firms reveal their plans for Xmas parties and performance bonuses
From bonuses and Christmas gifts to end-of-year parties.

Why sitting all day may shorten your life
NY Times: Sitting too long harms health, from weakened muscles to cardiovascular risks.

‘Regards is such a cold word’: What your email sign-off says about you
Signing off was obvious with written letters, but the rules are far less clear with email.

I’m a manager with no real power. How do I support my employees?
What do you do when you care enough to create change, but have no power to do so?

From burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmony
Tararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.

Six healthy habits to add to your work day
Here's why it might be time to ditch the standing desk.

19 leaders on how to make a workplace more productive (and what day to never call a meeting)
‘If you have a person taking notes you’re behind the eight ball.’

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or artificial intelligence
Workers predicted AI could save them 61 minutes a day.

Can listening to music make you more productive at work?
It's a controversial topic. Some people swear by it, others find it painfully distracting.

Opinion: Snooping staff are the greatest risk to privacy in the workplace
OPINION: A sneaky peek isn’t a harmless case of nosiness; it’s inappropriate.

Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?

Can your boss force you back to the office? Employment experts' advice on WFH amid crackdown
What rights do employees have if their boss calls them back to the office?

The pros and cons of working from home
There are fewer people at your Friday drinks - but are you happier working from home?

‘Impacting me’: The moment one 28yo knew it was time to quit her job
A young Aussie has revealed a very raw truth about what is most important.

The 'potentially debilitating' condition caused by sitting down all day
New York Times: Dead butt syndrome sounds silly, but the side effects are serious.