Small BusinessBaby boomers re-entering business owner ranks?David Newport, principal of business sales & acquisitions firm Switch Business asks if those baby-boomers really do want to get out entirely?15 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandPolice roster changes cutting crimePolice resources could be targeted to the rowdier days of the week in the extension of a trial that has had a big impact on crime.14 Feb 03:00 PM
Small BusinessFacebook at work problems growing, say employersA new survey of 520 NZ companies finds 67 per cent have no policies to regulate staff use of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.11 Feb 10:45 PM
Small BusinessAussie skills shortage prompts new Kiwi exodus fearsFears of a resurgent skills exodus across the Tasman are growing after new research found a growing Australian skills shortage.07 Feb 11:45 PM
EmploymentWellsford coping after factory shutdownIrwin Industrial Tools had been Wellsford's icon and biggest employer, but with the factory abandoned, the town is moving on. 03 Feb 09:45 PM
EmploymentComputer literacy standard would give NZ boost - reportThe Government has been called to take a role in promoting digital literacy after a report found adopting standards would raise productivity.02 Feb 01:55 AM
LifestyleRomance at the water coolerForget bars and clubs. Increasingly, the new meeting ground for singles - and those looking to stray - is the workplace.30 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionIf a public holiday falls on a weekend, should it be observed the following Monday?25 Jan 07:41 PM
EmploymentBad year for getting a day off on the companyEnjoy next Monday off, Aucklanders - the Anniversary Day long weekend is the last you'll get until Easter, in early April.25 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionWomen - negotiate what you want and get it in 2010I'm hoping that women negotiate what they want in the workplace and get it this year.24 Jan 11:30 PM
EmploymentThousands queue for 150 jobsMost of the jobs were offering low pay and many had unsociable hours, but the applicants turned up in their thousands.21 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPM rules out $15 an hour minimum wage this yearLifting the minimum wage to $15 an hour would be "too significant a hike", the prime minister says. 18 Jan 03:06 AM