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Pike River: The prepared press release no one wants to see

An "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.

Employees reveal their most embarrassing moments

Workers shared stories of cringe-worthy meetings in anonymous online posts.

Tom O'Neil: Automation on a roll

The employment world is moving faster than ever in terms of new technologies.

Upskill for innovation revolution

Job seekers likely to judge potential roles by the availability of on-going training.

How to make sure you don't become irrelevant to your boss

As the workforce changes, the skills necessary to remain relevant evolve.

Worker wins battle over outside-office-hours demands

The company failed to respect his "right to disconnect" outside office hours.

The helpful voice of experience

For a business, having a mentoring programme can help with retention of talent.

'The work isn't hard': Easy way dad makes $1740 a week

An Aussie dad is working less and earning more through the sharing economy.

Big pay rises on the horizon, not

Survey shows 62 per cent of employees didn't even bother to ask for an increase.

Simon Wilson: Prefabs are pretty fabulous

Prefab housing is key to solving our crisis but it faces some ridiculous barriers.

Tom O'Neil: CV more important than your passport

Tom O'Neil on the five key things you need to successfully transition into your next role.

Four-day week could help to ease Auckland's traffic woes

Spreading the traffic out over the day could lessen congestion.

The four-day work week: Could you do a 10-hour day?

It sounds great in theory, but will it work in practice?

Award yourself an opportunity

Winning an award can boost your career or kick start a business.

Companies with bonuses for baby get family tick

Big companies are making life easier for new parents with more paid leave and sick days.

Snacks, ball pits and games don't equate to good business culture

Quirky perks might be fun, but they don't help to improve the culture in a workplace.