Employment'You need us to stay out of jail' - cold callBusinesses are being cold-called by cowboy consultants about new health and safety rules and being told "you need us to keep you out of jail", a government agency says.14 Jan 06:43 PM
EmploymentBe confident, just keep punchingPushing forward with a positive attitude can help you on your way to your dream job14 Jan 02:09 AM
EmploymentMaximise your summer working timeStuck in the office over summer? Danielle Wright finds ways to cope12 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentStuck in your job? Blame this personIf you pay much attention to the things big corporate HR directors worry about, eventually you'll come across the term "engagement".11 Jan 09:50 PM
EmploymentFive traits of an ethical leaderWhat are the qualities of an ethical leader and how might someone with those qualities think and act?04 Jan 07:15 PM
EmploymentWhere to earn the big moneyPeople looking to maximise their earning prospects in 2016 should consider these careers.04 Jan 07:20 AM
EmploymentHow to ask for a pay bonusA survey shows Kiwis prefer a guaranteed pay rise over a performance based bonus.04 Jan 01:50 AM
EmploymentLaughter is the best medicine for stressed CEOsNew research has found humour can be just the thing to get an organisation off on the right foot.03 Jan 11:55 PM
EmploymentWhy is it so hard to keep professional New Year's resolutions?Number four on the list of 'how to keep your New Year's resolutions' might surprise you.03 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandHeat on quarries after 4 dieThe quarry industry wants the public's help to improve safety after four deaths in the sector so far this year.27 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentWork-life balance crucial for KiwisA new survey reveals work-life balance is more important in New Zealand than in any other country.21 Dec 11:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Looking back, looking forward - Steve Pirie, Unleashed Travel and Nurture ChangeSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about their year in review.21 Dec 01:00 AM
EmploymentStaff being paid as little as $7 an hourThere are concerns about workplace abuse after it was discovered some retail staff were being paid $7 an hour. The adult minimum wage in New Zealand is $14.75.19 Dec 11:58 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Teenpreneurs - Stephanie Benseman, FiltrSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Teenpreneur Stephanie Benseman.17 Dec 05:20 PM
EmploymentHolidays improve performanceAnnual holidays are often our best chance to spend real quality time with our families and friends and to remember that most of us work to live not the other way around.17 Dec 01:55 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Teenpreneurs - Sam Yelchich, RAD RoadsignsSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Teenpreneur Sam Yelchich.16 Dec 09:15 PM
EmploymentThe most toxic person in the workplaceThere are three characteristics that should make you suspicious - and they will surprise you.16 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandTruckie drives for 27 hours non-stopThe man has been disqualified from driving for two months and ordered to do 120 hours of community work.16 Dec 01:05 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Teenpreneurs - Rose McMahon, Little Miss RoseSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to teenpreneur Rose McMahon.16 Dec 01:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Teenpreneurs - Oliviah Theyers-Collins, Venture UpSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to teenpreneur Oliviah Theyers-Collins.16 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge dropped after work deathStephen Bishop has had his manslaughter charged dropped after a workplace death for admitting lesser charges.15 Dec 01:28 AM
EmploymentHave you got a problem at work?No one likes to leave a perfectly good job, but, sometimes, conflict at work makes you feel there's no other option.11 Dec 08:52 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Leadership development - Carolyn Ferrall, Total CoverSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Carolyn Ferrall about leadership development.10 Dec 01:00 AM
EmploymentCompensation awarded to dismissed online shopperA Christchurch woman who was accused of sexually harassing a fellow employee has been awarded $8000 in lost wages and compensation.09 Dec 11:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Leadership development - Mike Ashby, The Breakthrough CompanyThis week, Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Mike Ashby about leadership development.08 Dec 11:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Leadership development - Mark LowndesSmall Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Mark Lowndes about leadership development.08 Dec 12:45 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Leadership development - Hamish Gordon, Natural Sugars (New Zealand) and Pure BottlingThis week, Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Hamish Gordon about leadership development.07 Dec 12:25 AM
EmploymentTracy Hickman: Board size affects effectivenessGiven the recent scrutiny applied to Fonterra's board size, Staples Rodway Director Tracy Hickman considers the optimal board - in theory and in practice.06 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleYour boss' rudeness is contagious, says studyBeing on the receiving end of dirty looks and gruff words can lead to this behaviour spreading "like a disease" through a workplace, a new study suggests.05 Dec 01:50 AM
EmploymentChanging face of the workplaceDeep inside Facebook's massive new HQ, the largest open-office workspace in the world, sits the desk of Lindsay Russell.04 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailCompany that got rid of all its managersZappos, an e-commerce platform, has 1,500 employees and no managers. Many are studying the company trying to find its strategy for success.01 Dec 09:30 PM
TourismHow do we build a better hotel room?Hotel companies use mock rooms to fine-tune their designs and decide whether existing blueprints are practical and efficient.30 Nov 03:07 AM
