EmploymentSkyCity abandons zero-hours contractsAuckland's SkyCity casino has agreed to give its 800 part-time and on-call staff guaranteed hours of at least eight, 16, 20 or 32 hours a week, at their choice.30 Aug 11:24 PM
EmploymentMore Kiwis taking sickiesWhether it's a genuine sickie or a cheeky duvet day, more Kiwi workers are calling in sick.30 Aug 10:55 PM
EmploymentIs technology keeping us tethered to work?The growing proliferation of "smart gadgets" means the barrier between work and life is slowly eroding, with many people expected to be available for work outside normal hours.30 Aug 07:12 AM
EconomyBroken ChinaNew Zealand is likely to feel the impact of a slowdown in China, say economists.28 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyKiwi heading for 3.1pc weekly drop after China slumpThe kiwi fell to 64.73 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 66.82 cents on Friday in New York. It was unchanged from 8am and up from 64.35 US cents yesterday.28 Aug 07:16 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: China pays the price of changeSlip-ups are no surprise, given the vast reforms the country is going through, Brian Fallow writes. As China has contributed about a third of global economic growth in recent years, few are immune from the effects of its slowdown.27 Aug 11:22 PM
EmploymentWinners are changing diversity landscapeEEO Trust chief executive Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie believes the continued increase in the number and quality of entries reflects how much the diversity landscape has changed.27 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentEx-Amazon worker's story is horrifyingSenior book editor claims she was pushed out of her job after having a baby and being diagnosed with cancer.27 Aug 09:12 PM
EmploymentClaims Chinese workers exploited in NZThe rail workers' union claims more than two dozen Chinese engineers could still be being exploited in New Zealand.27 Aug 01:23 AM
EconomyAsia should call truce on currency warAsian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.27 Aug 12:30 AM
OpinionJane Kennelly: How to spot a high-potential employeeBeing able to spot high potential sounds relatively simple, yet in reality, it's a complicated activity, writes recruitment expert Jane Kennelly.26 Aug 09:55 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Rich pickings among the chaosMany of us wouldn't be brave enough to invest any money when things look as precarious as they have lately, writes Mark Lister. We would sit on the sidelines and wait until things looked safe agai26 Aug 09:20 PM
OpinionAllan Sloan: Don't freak out! It's a decline, not a meltdownIf you want to understand what's going on in the stock market, don't assume the past three trading days have been rational.26 Aug 08:00 PM
EmploymentMale-dominated workplaces 'can make women ill'A male dominated workplace could cause dangerous levels of stress in women, according to researchers.26 Aug 06:25 PM
EmploymentResearch reveals downsides of topTen years ago, Catherine Salway was brand director at Virgin, jetting between LA, New York and London, earning a six-figure salary, checking out property ads and considering buying a larger London home.26 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentAmple opportunities in UKA support group for Kiwis looking to set up shop in London says the English capital still offers ample employment opportunity for those looking in the right places.26 Aug 12:39 AM
EconomyIt's tough in heartland ChinaOnce the fastest growing region and home to heavy industry, the Northeast is hit by new economic realities.25 Aug 06:29 PM
OpinionMark Hucke: I'm nearly 40! I can write! I'm bald!Kiwi man living in the UK responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.25 Aug 05:45 PM
EmploymentHow to win most valuable playerDanielle Wright gathers tips from a realistic recruitment specialist who believes becoming indispensable is more about making yourself valuable, rather than invaluable.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Good ship NZ can cope with rough watersNew Zealand is a small boat in a storm, but a fairly sturdy one. We have ridden out the past few tempests in the world economy without being swamped and that offers confidence we can survive this one.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentLondon OE too tough? Head eastBreaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.25 Aug 03:36 AM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Wake up to the value of tradesWe've emphasised the wrong thing over the last decade, Mike says. University is great for some things, but it's the trades that really count.25 Aug 01:37 AM
OpinionClaire Nelson: London was never an easy gig for KiwisKiwi living in the UK Claire Nelson responds to a piece written by Alex Hazlehurst who warned Kiwis that it wasn't easy to get a job in London.24 Aug 09:32 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Is this crazy speed of life real or just an illusion?Robyn Pearce believes that we're just re-discovering the best of the old ways - people-based, principle-based behaviours.24 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentStruggling Kiwi swamped with offersYoung New Zealander who shared her tale of breaking into the London job market has been overwhelmed by the response - and with offers of work.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyDollar drops on global market turmoilThe NZ dollar dropped back below 66 US cents as stocks across Asia followed Wall Street and Europe lower after weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data.24 Aug 05:32 AM
EmploymentIt doesn't matter how hellish the job is, just get itKiwis used to find landing a dream job in London relatively easy. Now securing any work is proving a challenge.23 Aug 09:48 PM
EmploymentExec who refused drug test firedAn assistant prison director has recently completed a settlement process with Serco after he was dismissed for serious misconduct.23 Aug 08:47 PM
OpinionLiam Dann: Crunch time for Bill EnglishIt is crunch time for the economy, crunch time for Bill English and his "steady as she goes" economic plan.23 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyThis type of billionaire is bad for growthBillionaires who create wealth from political connections are responsible for nearly all negative effect on economic growth, researchers find.23 Aug 03:00 AM
EconomyChina's devaluation a peace offering?China's biggest currency intervention for more than two decades has jolted financial markets out of their traditional August lull.22 Aug 10:31 PM
EmploymentA workforce here today, gone tomorrowDigital innovations and the development of robotics are disrupting industries across the globe.21 Aug 05:00 PM
