Employment
Hawke's Bay employer keeping all staff despite floods
One of Hawkes Bay's biggest employers is retaining all 440 of its staff members despite being devestated by the floods.
Pan Pac timber and pulp mill in Whirinaki was swamped by two metres of water… Audio
Minister on new visa to bring in workers for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The government's looking overseas to get more hands on deck to help with the rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle.
A new short-term Recovery Visa will bring in specialist foreign workers through a similar… Audio
Sky reports more subscribers, as higher costs hit profits
Chief executive Sophie Moloney said the result showed Sky's refreshed strategy was delivering results.
Gloriavale witness talks of 'crushing' treatment and forgiveness
Six former members claim they lived in slave-like conditions on a gruelling rotation of domestic duties.
Gloriavale members expected at Employment Court hearing
A significant number of Gloriavale members are expected to be in the public gallery when the Employment Court sits in Greymouth this week.
Six former Gloriavale women are seeking a ruling that they… Audio
Calendar Girls dancers take employment campaign to Parliament
Calendar Girls dancers told not to come back to work are picketing outside of the strip club in Wellington and lobbying Parliament over their rights as independent contractors.
Burnout – what is it and what helps?
The dangers of burnout – a stress-based condition related to overwork – are too often disregarded, says Australian psychiatrist Gordon Parker. He argues that we need better public education about how… Audio
Employee alleges broadcaster Sean Plunket yelled at her, punched desk
An editor at new media start-up The Platform says she was yelled and sworn at by founder Sean Plunket, before he "punched a desk" standing just a metre in front of her.
Gloriavale had no intention of denying people legal rights, member says
Employment relationships at Gloriavale would be in direct conflict with the Christian community's religious beliefs, a founding member says.
'The struggle is real' - Auckland cleaner explains life on minimum wage
"The struggle is real out here." That from an Aucklander who works as a cleaner, earning the minimum wage.
She is welcoming the $1.50 an hour bump for Aotearoa's lowest earners. The government… Audio
Sacked while on maternity leave, restaurant manager wins $23k for unfair dismissal
Pregnant restaurant manager Maryna Bolgaryna's "big belly" was a problem for her employer, until there were no more staff members left to make coffee.
Inflation worries weigh on businesses despite a more confident outlook
Business confidence is on the rise despite ongoing concern over inflation pressures.
Another workplace embraces shorter working hours
Staff at the country's audiovisual archives Nga Taonga are going to make their 32.5 hour working week permanent.
They've been trialling shorter, more flexible hours since the middle of last year, and… Audio
Nelson business offers $5000 sign-on bonus for quality staff
Labour shortages continue to be a challenge for businesses, with many already paying above the minimum wage.
Fast food giant Restaurant Brands, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, is advertising for… Video, Audio
NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Tech companies in New Zealand are conscious of a possible recession but are better placed to survive a downturn than the US tech giants, a commentator says.
The Warehouse Group proposes Auckland support staff restructure
The Warehouse Group is proposing to cut 190 jobs at its Auckland support offices to cope with economic pressures.
Staff shortages back in the spotlight as student workers return to university
Te Anau businesses are bracing for more staff shortages as student workers return to their studies in the coming weeks.
Te Anau businesses brace for staff shortage
Te Anau businesses are bracing for more staff shortages as student workers return to their studies in the coming weeks.
Some businesses are already operating with reduced hours and menus and that's… Audio
MediaWorks announces 90 staff to lose jobs in cost cutting move
Media company MediaWorks intends laying off up to 90 staff members in an effort to cut costs.
Christchurch Hospital staff say parking situation puts safety at risk
Christchurch Hospital nurses say their safety is being put at risk while Te Whatu Ora weighs up building some much needing parking for them.
A shortage of parks at the hospital has seen nurses… Audio
