EmploymentThe dark side of those extra hoursWhen carpenter Samuel Parnell arrived in New Zealand in 1840, he was asked by a shipping agent to build a store on Lambton Quay.05 Aug 05:55 AM
LifestyleFlexible working good for happinessWorkers are opting for slippers over stilettos, a one-minute walk instead of an hour commute and the flexibility of working where they want.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentFirms miss out by ignoring mumsFirms are missing out if they overlook mums wanting to return to work, according to new research.22 Jul 05:49 AM
Manufacturing59 China suppliers fail safety rules - SamsungSamsung said 59 suppliers failed to provide adequate safety equipment for workers as the smartphone maker struggles to improve labour standards in China.02 Jul 03:45 AM
EmploymentCompanies splurge on worker wellnessEmployers are increasingly spending money to try to keep staff healthy, even if it comes at the cost of other company perks.26 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentAdvice for first-time bossesAdvice from American career coach Joyce E.A. Russell about stepping into a management role for the first time.25 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandCannabis cupcakes blamed for failed testA construction worker who claims to have failed a workplace drug test due to eating cupcakes he did not realise were laced with cannabis has failed to have his job reinstated.24 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandWork's going to the dogsMost work days, you'll find Harry, Ziggy and Jed at their central Auckland office enjoying long naps on the couch or under their desks and later taking relieving afternoon strolls.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentJob searching tips for over-50sCareer Coach Joyce E.A. Russell offers her top 10 career tips for the over-50 job seekers.13 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandForestry company fined over worker injuryForestry company HarvestPro has been ordered to pay $120,000 in fines and reparation after one of its workers was hit by a log weighing more than a tonne.13 Jun 01:10 AM
EmploymentHow do you build better managers?How do you build a better manager? Some companies invest in a corporate university to groom future leaders.11 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentWork Advice: A therapeutic revelation?American workplace adviser, Karla L. Miller, explains the legalities around interviewing job applicants about their mental health.06 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentAn office plan for introvertsAuthor Susan Cain explains office layout for introverts - who make up up to half of the American population - and an alternative to the open plan office design.06 Jun 01:30 AM
EmploymentThe advantages of offices without managersSome companies are asking why not get rid of the management structure altogether?05 Jun 02:00 AM
EmploymentWhen the boss is the problemWashington Post career coach Joyce E.A. Russell answers questions from readers, dispensing advice to new graduates ready to enter the world of work.28 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan buried alive in Matamata trenchA contractor died after a trench he was working in collapsed, burying him, in Matamata.27 May 11:54 PM
EmploymentWhy not text on the toilet?A marketing survey found about three quarters of men and women polled admitted to using their smartphones on the toilet.23 May 02:18 AM
EmploymentMinding your own business; getting others to mind theirsHow to navigate the modern workplace where sensitive information is concerned.22 May 11:54 PM
EmploymentFBI hits a 'weed' problem in cyber-warThe FBI is struggling to hire young hackers because its drug policy does not allow the use of cannabis. Unfortunately, hackers like their weed.22 May 03:47 AM
EmploymentOpen-book management lets employees look at company accountsOpen-book management is a system in which every employee is walked through the detailed financial statements of the company on a regular basis.20 May 03:26 AM
EmploymentGoodman Property boosts profit 72pcGiant listed landlord Goodman Property Trust pushed up annual after-tax profit 72.1 per cent, making $134.1 million in the year to March 31.13 May 09:15 PM
EmploymentOnline tests screen job seekersWeb-based tests have become a key gateway to landing a job, a potent screening tool that can effectively bump a CV to the top of a manager's pile.12 May 01:02 AM
EmploymentTips for rising women leadersAdvice for women in leadership from Brenda Freeman of DreamWorks Animation.08 May 01:48 AM
EmploymentDealing with slack colleaguesKarla L. Miller gives advice on navigating the modern workplace08 May 12:30 AM
EmploymentQ&A: Best workplace mannersCareer Coach Joyce E.A. Russell went online last week to take questions on etiquette in the workplace.24 Apr 06:20 AM
EmploymentIs wasting time in your genes?Procrastinators everywhere should take heart in gaining what could be the best excuse yet for their thumb-twiddling: blaming it on Mum and Dad.22 Apr 04:21 AM
OpinionHow to build trust at workGo into many organisations and you might hear people say "I don't trust my co-workers to do what they say they will," or "This place really lacks trust among colleagues."17 Apr 09:00 PM
