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Quake damaged silos pose safety risk for farmers

Fraud scientist recruiter defends process

The recruiter which appointed a top-level Defence staffer, despite his false CV claims, says a review shows its appointment process was correct.

All in a day's work: Quake hits - does it hit your pocket?

Would you be in a position to pay your employees if a natural disaster occurred in your region?

Hospitals fearful of doctors' strikes

Hospital leaders are braced to hear today if resident medical officers will join the wave of strikes disrupting health services.

<i>Judy McGregor:</i> Most vulnerable won't get a fair go under work trial

Judy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.

<i>Gill South</i>: Companies setting themselves up to lose the battle for talent

Too many businesses are relying on the recession to keep staff from moving on.

<i>Damien Grant:</i> Just get rid of the dead wood

SIS vetting under microscope

Athletes' career game plan

Champions need help adjusting to life after sporting glory, writes Val Leveson

Natural Dairy shelves $1.5b expansion plan

Dita De Boni: Navigating work as a solo parent

Dita De Boni on how the welfare reforms might impact solo parents.

Hiring intentions plateau, says new survey

Hiring intentions as measured by Manpower's quarterly employment outlook survey have plateaued as employers hold off on growth plans.

<i>Kate Ross: </i> What's happening now?

Candidates also seem to have a new, fresh enthusiasm for work at the moment, being less particular and more keen to take on all kinds of work.

Quake-hit workers worried about pay

Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried about losing pay.

<i>All in a day's work: </i> Drug test = dismissal

You would think it would be a fairly clear cut case ...

Man's hand crushed, companies fined