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'Banter': HR manager fired after ‘typical Asian’ comment wins $34k
The Employment Relations Authority has found Natalie Plows was unjustifiably sacked.
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Bunnings ordered to pay HR boss $16k after performance bonus dispute
The ERA found Bunnings unjustifiably disadvantaged Emily Grinsted.
Mark Zuckerberg creates AI version of himself to speak with Meta staff
Mark Zuckerberg is also working on a CEO AI agent to manage his workload.
Law firm blames 'rogue' worker after taking fees 105 times without billing clients
Partners were first fined $10,000, but a later appeal wiped all sanctions.
'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague
The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.
Company boss shocked as 2500 apply for one job
The Auckland call centre role has drawn more than 2500 applications so far.
‘The recruitment industry hasn’t advanced’: Sisters launch new job platform
You Will Find aims to end ‘soul-sucking’ applications for desperate jobseekers.
‘Sookie baby’ comment: ERA backs Oranga Tamariki over bullying findings
Three Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.
Companies turn to in‑house influencers to boost AI adoption
Companies like Morgan Stanley and HubSpot are using AI ‘ambassadors’ to teach peers.
AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?
Experts warn bot‑written reviews risk feeling impersonal or overly positive.
Amazon cuts staff by 14,000 as it invests in AI
Vice-president Beth Galetti says the shift frees resources to fund Amazon’s AI ambitions.
Meta cuts 600 roles in AI shake-up to speed decision-making
Alexandr Wang told staff the shake-up aims to speed up decisions and boost impact.
What you should - and should never - write in a work email
The dos and don’ts of office comms: No platform is foolproof, says Kiwi HR expert.
Police agency under scrutiny over workplace conduct claims
Police confirm a ‘health check’ review into the Firearms Safety Authority.
Clash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'
Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.
Dispute over foreign aid funding goes to US Supreme Court
It will test the assertion the US president can block spending budgeted by Congress.
Opinion: The world is failing its frontline humanitarians
Aid workers face increasing attacks globally, with 265 killed this year.
Man hospitalised after AI advice leads to self-poisoning
A man poisoned himself after following ChatGPT's advice to replace table salt.
PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.
Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants
The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.
The ‘5 things’ emails are going by the wayside as Musk readies his exit
The White House won't say how many agencies still require the Doge emails.
Bleisure? Young workers in survey keen to blend business with leisure trips
It may sound nice, but how achievable is the 'bleisure' trend for most?
Dellwyn Stuart: How NZ businesses can tackle the gender pay gap
OPINION: The pay gap is a crisis, hindering families and retirement savings.
Dame Theresa Gattung: Why the 8.2% gender pay gap matters for all Kiwis
OPINION: A new toolkit aims to tackle the gender pay gap in New Zealand.