BDBDEmploymentBusiness optimism stalls as recovery catches upBusiness confidence stalled in December, according to the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.11 Jan 09:53 PM
EmploymentAust job ads grow quickly in DecemberThe number of jobs advertised in major Australian newspapers and online rose by 6 per cent in December, the strongest monthly growth since May 2007.11 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandAustralia opens door to NZ doctorsPlans to make it easier for NZ doctors to work wherever they like in Australia are predicted to worsen this country's medical workforce crisis.05 Jan 03:00 PM
EmploymentAgeing workforce defines next decadeAfter 10 years of war for talent, the Noughties ended with unemployment at a nine-year high of 6.5 per cent.02 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandIHC facing ruin after multi-million pay orderThe IHC is seeking Govt help over an Employment Court case that could cost it $80 million in backpay and an extra $20m a year in wages.21 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandSchool to be prosecuted over boiler deathThe Department of Labour has confirmed it is prosecuting an Auckland secondary school over a fatal boiler explosion in June.21 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandGovt defends proposed changes to Holidays ActActing Prime Minister Bill English says the changes make calculating holiday pay rates more transparent.21 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandSchool to fight any charges over boiler deathAuckland secondary school says it will vigorously defend any charges it might face over fatal explosion.20 Dec 09:32 PM
EmploymentUnions and Labour argue holiday changes unfairUnions and the Labour Party have reacted angrily to a Government decision to allow workers to cash in their fourth week of holidays.20 Dec 03:00 PM
EmploymentBanks taking fizz out of staff Christmas partiesBanks are worried about how they will be perceived if they throw lavish Christmas parties. 18 Dec 03:00 PM
Small BusinessThe changing face of workTen reasons why the workplace of 2009 is almost unrecognisable from that of 1999.15 Dec 03:00 PM
