Employment
How to create a high-performing team
Being transparent is the key to creating a high-performing executive team.
Latest from Human Resources
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gender pay gap - it's not hard to fix
COMMENT: For a liberated country it's surprising we're still paying men more than women.
Doctor's medical notes used by employer
A doctor was shocked when personal medical notes were accessed by her employer.
Pay gap unacceptable says Paula Bennett
Deputy Prime Minister says the bias against women in the workplace is both conscious and unconscious.
20-hour work week way of the future?
Imagine only having to come into the office three days a week, with Monday and Friday spent at home...
How to ace the job interview
Whether you are interviewing for the first time or fifth time, here's things to remember.
The best workplace in NZ named
Premier Group International is paving the way as one of the most unique workplaces in New Zealand.
Job-hunter overwhelmed with offers
Chanelle Haffenden has been overwhelmed with job offers after she appeared in the Herald with a "hire me" sign.
Job lessons from the presidential debates
Recent debates were like the job interview in the presidential race, with plenty of lessons - try these tips.
Could you be a boss?
According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.
Is this the best way to get a job?
What's the best way to secure 10 job interviews? Sending your CV with a box of donuts.
Career Coach: What every job-seeker needs
Every job-seeker needs to have and show off these six "Qs" when meeting potential employers.
Hold-up for police payroll system
The new police payroll system has been pushed out to go live in April, after testing revealed "complexities" around integration with other systems.
Highest-paid CEOs get the worst ratings from workers
Employees may be paying a lot more attention to massive CEO paydays than many think.
Small businesses suffer in gastro crisis
Small businesses have been hurt by the gastro outbreak in Havelock North.
Firm grip on salary purse strings
Kiwi workers shouldn't hold their breath for a decent pay rise this year
IT salaries dip as migrant talent arrives
Medium IT salaries are down 2 per cent on increasing international job applicants.
Why are women less likely to negotiate a job offer?
The negotiation gap appears to stubbornly persist among today's young workers.
US interns fired for 'flexible dress code' petition
POLL: Are millennials the worst generation in the workforce?
Five dumb ways people get fired
Faking your CV and ranting on social media and surefire ways to get fired.
What do employers want? It's not what you think
Don't be too hung up on experience - attitude counts for more than you realise.
New Zealand harnessing mature workers
New Zealand is consistent in keeping mature workers in jobs for longer, PwC's Golden Age Index reveals.
Staying calm under pressure tells a lot
COMMENT: Here's some ideas for how to keep your cool when problems arise.
Small Business: Blogging - Angela Cameron, Consult Recruitment
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Angela Cameron about blogging.
Small Business: Blogging - Caitlin Taylor, Chasing Cait
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Caitlin Taylor about blogging.
Small Business: Blogging - Debbie Harrison, Casual Fridays
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Debbie Harrison about blogging.
Small Business: Blogging - Stuart Woodhouse, Digital Fusion
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Stuart Woodhouse about blogging.
Small Business: Supplier relationships - Amy-Rose Goulding, Julian Danger
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Amy-Rose Goulding about supplier relationships.
Small Business: Supplier relationships - Craig Hopkins, Edesia
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Craig Hopkins about supplier relationships.
Small Business: Supplier relationships - Jason Anderson, Hort Air Services
Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Jason Anderson about supplier relationships.