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Sleep well to work better
Poor sleep patterns make you less productive, but there are ways to improve.

Tom O'Neil: A word of thanks to first responders
Our emergency services are genuine heroes.

Humans and robots need to get along
Robots will continue to join workplaces across the country.

Homegrown talent encouraged
Lack of formal qualifications need not be a handicap when there is ability.

'I don't want to kill people': Former truck driver claims he worked illegal hours
A Summerland truck driver quit after repeatedly working more than 70 hours.

Industry training a cost effective model
Proposed changes to work skills training is causing concern in the sector.

Working out at work is working for me
COMMENT: Getting paid while you work out is annoying for employers but great for you.

Make the most of experience
Your skills may place you closer to your employment goal than you realise.

Six hour days: Why your boss should let you knock off at 3pm
Boss says slashing working hours to just six hours a day could be the key to success.

Identify and deal with career burnout
Work stress can have serious consequences on your health.

The minefield of email protocol
If you're angered by an email, step away and take a few breaths before replying.

It's a good time to be working in IT
New Zealand's tech sector grew 12 per cent last year and is not expected to slow.

Tom O'Neil: Flexibility top priority for staff
There are a range of initiatives employers can put into place to give workers flexibility.

Find time to choose wellbeing
Staff value wellbeing options but may not use them, writes Val Leveson.

Workers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'
"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."

Exposing age-old employee myths
Millennials and more mature workers can learn from each other.

Take action to end Mondayisation blues
Here's the bad news if you're rostered to have Mondays off.

Play to your strengths in business
Despite perceptions, introverted people are some of the best leaders, writes Dani Wright.

Ease the back to work transition
Enjoy the holiday while it lasts then plan for your return to the workplace.

Tom O'Neil: New work year blues?
As the summer holidays end how are you feeling about returning to work?

Summer's not over: How to beat the back-to-work blues
As thoughts of sun, sand and holidays recede it is easy to suffer the back-to-work blues.

Back to work blues? Best things to do on your final day off
Here are our top tips on what to do on Sunday before heading back to work.