Employment
'It's about being paid for five days, but working four'
For the staff of Perpetual Guardian, every week is about to be a four day week. But the staff's pay won't be changing. Video, Audio
Employer trials four-day working week
A New Zealand company is trialling a four-day week for its staff, but its founder says it won't cost anyone a cent.
Teacher shortage: Three vacancies, one applicant
The teacher shortage is set to get worse with too few people training, but more pay and better workloads could help, principals say.
Regional youth unemployment scheme given $13 million
The He Poutama Rangatahi initiative was set up by the previous Government to target youth unemployment in the regions, and has received a $13 million backing by the new Government. Video, Audio
Workers call for end to all 90-day trials: 'It's going to impact the most vulnerable'
Workers who have been hired and fired under the 90-day trial period are pleading with the government to scrap the law all together. Audio
Union pushes for guaranteed jobs for nursing grads
The Health Minister has also instructed his officials to look at what can be done to get more graduate nurses into jobs.
New employment laws
The government has unveiled its changes to employment law, including new provisions to the 90-day trial period to protect employees. But for smaller businesses the law will remain the same. Audio
Logging company ordered to pay sacked worker $12k
A logging worker unfairly sacked just months after going off the benefit has been awarded more than $12,000.
Govt plans to make little change to those in need - researcher
Maxim Institute's Kieran Madden says the Government must stick to its rhetoric on bipartisanship as it addresses poverty in 2018. Audio
Unfairly sacked worker awarded $17k
A worker has been awarded $17,000 after she was unfairly sacked from her job at a Bay of Plenty grocery store.
Workplace strife at Fiji airport
There's a dispute going on at Fiji's Nadi Airport, between the workers on the ground and the company they work for.
Management at Air Terminal Services have been arguing with workers since December… Audio
Thousands of tech jobs left empty indicates skills gap
Software developer Ben Gracewood says digital skills becoming compulsory in schools from 2020 is a step in the right direction to get more young people into the industry. Audio
Addiction service looking for employers to hire trainees
Laura Tupou talks to two people who have completed the programme and thanks to the skills they learned are now enrolled to study this year. Audio
Making job hunting simpler
Looking for a job, or even finding someone to employ can be a slog. Helping Hands claims they can help streamline the job search process for both employers and employees. Potential job applicants… Audio
Summer warning to workaholics: switch off
While most people are enjoying a summer break, workaholics may be struggling to relax and make the most of the holidays, a recruiter says.
Minimum wage boost set for April
The government has confirmed the minimum wage will increase to $16.50 on 1 April next year.
NZ Ballet asks for independent investigation
Royal New Zealand Ballet has asked for an independent review into its employment processes, and how it manages complaints. Board member Isaac Hikaka spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Cafe worker fired for chopping parsley incorrectly
A woman who worked at a Dunedin police cafe was unjustifiably fired after being accused of chopping parsley incorrectly.
Teacher aides may cover for Auckland teachers in 2018
Auckland primary schools fear they will have to use teacher aides in place of teachers next year and they want the government to pay for it. The city's principals have asked the Education Minister… Audio
Teacher aides could stand in for teachers in Auckland
Auckland primary schools fear they will have to use teacher aides in place of teachers next year and they want the government to pay for it. The city's principals have asked the Education Minister… Audio
