Employment
'Crucial' staff face losing jobs at Massey University
Non-academic staff at Massey University are fighting proposals to cut more than 70 jobs across campuses, and substantially alter other roles.
Massey University staff fight proposals to cut dozens of jobs
Non-academic staff at Massey University are fighting proposals to cut more than 70 jobs across campuses, and substantially alter others.
Their union says many of the roles are essential positions… Audio
Meta to lay off 11,000 employees
Facebook's parent company, Meta, says it will lay off more than 11,000 employees today, citing "worsening macroeconomic trends".
The company's stock has fallen more than 70 percent this year.
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West Coast hoping to entice health workers
The West Coast is trying to entice health workers keen for a bit more adventure in their lives to become Coasters.
The recruitment campaign is a collaboration between Te Whatu Ora and Development… Audio
'I got this wrong' - Zuckerberg after Meta cuts 11,000 jobs
Meta Platforms is doubling down on its risky metaverse bet amid a crumbling advertising market and decades-high inflation.
Doctors and split families wait for residence
Two senior hospital doctors who can't get residence through the immigration Green List are now thinking twice about their move to New Zealand saying the process is a nightmare.
The couple - a… Audio
Whitestone Cheese forced to close Auckland bar
The joy of being declared Aotearoa's big cheese has melted a little into disappointment for an award-winning company that's been forced to close its Auckland bar.
Oamaru's Whitestone Cheese has been… Video, Audio
Over-50s employees more willing to put in extra effort, survey finds
The grey army is more likely to go the extra mile in the office compared their younger counterparts according to a new survey.
Banned director and accused migrant exploiter is still running a company
He's left a trail of creditors from three failed concrete companies, faced accusations of wage theft from migrant workers and been told he can no longer direct a company: but that hasn't stopped…
Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover
Twitter has told its seven and a half thousand employees they will hear shortly whether they still have a job, following the firm's takeover by Elon Musk.
Scaffolding business fined $100K after worker's fall
The North Shore District Court has fined a scaffolding business $100,000 after an Auckland roofer was badly injured in a fall while on the job.
Registration 'rigmarole' adding to radiology sector woes
Qualified practitioners keen to work in the under-pressure radiology sector have told RNZ they are finding the registration paperwork hurdles prohibitive.
The Panel with Tom Harris and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Tom Harris and Penny Ashton discuss alcohol sponsorship in broadcast sports, Skinny's new ad campaign and whether or not we should tip… Audio
Countdown worker's pay rise could lay groundwork for sector-wide change - union
Thousands of First Union members employed at Countdown supermarkets have voted to accept a two-year collective agreement that includes wage rises of about 12 percent.
Countdown workers set to get a pay rise
Countdown workers are set to get a big pay rise - and it could lay groundwork for a sector-wide Fair Pay Agreement.
Employees have voted on a 12-percent increase, a starting living wage, plus… Audio
Bailiffs to wear body cameras in health and safety move
The Ministry of Justice says bailiffs will wear the devices when serving warrants, evictions, and other court documents.
Foodbag firm Woop tells hearing any employment breaches unintentional
The Employment Relations Authority has concluded its hearing on evidence of alleged worker exploitation by New Zealand food bag company Woop.
Low unemployment means staff shortages for some businesses
The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.
While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Video, Audio
'Incredible results': Staff rate flexibility offered by firm's shorter working week trial
A four-day work week trial run by Unilever over the past 18 months has been a huge success and is being expanded to Australia. Audio
Covid-19 changed NZ's working environment, recruiters say
Recruitment agencies say Covid-19 has changed the business landscape, as employees call the shots with demands of hybrid working, more money, more time off and even requests to bring pets to work.
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