Employees
New Zealand managers failing to lead and inspire
New research shows Kiwis love their colleagues and working within a team but they feel as though their managers fall short of expectations. Audio
Why your brain is programmed to love (or loathe) your boss
There's science behind why your relationship with your boss works so well - or doesn't. Sherri Malouf is the Chair and Principal of Situation Management Systems and author of Science and the… Audio
Level 3 lockdown 'absolutely devastating' for many Auckland businesses - Barnett
Last night the Prime Minister announced Auckland will be returning to Alert Level 3 lockdown for at least the next week. Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett looks at the likely economic… Audio
Kiwis not confident businesses will pay back wage subsidy
A new survey from Research New Zealand has found that almost ninety percent of New Zealanders think we should take action against the big companies that appear to have profited from Covid-19 wage… Audio
Survey of NZ small business wellbeing shows troubling signs
Forty per cent of Kiwi small business owners feel running a small business impacts negatively on their mental health, while another 40% don't feel responsible for their staff's wellbeing. Xero's Craig… Audio
Barbara Plester: workplace humour in the modern world
Dr Barbara Plester is an expert on workplace humour and when it's a good or bad idea. The University of Auckland professor in management and international business has spent 14 years studying the… Audio
Union claims truck drivers forced to accept low rates
The trucking industry is being accused of competing for big contracts at the expense of their staff - and road safety. Audio
90 day trial to stay - for small businesses
The government is set to outline its changes to employment law today and it appears that lobbying by New Zealand First has led to a back down on plans to scrap the 90 day trial period. It's understood… Audio
KFC rosters manipulated to withhold days in lieu - former managers
Former managers at fast food chain KFC say they were told to manipulate rosters in the lead up to public holidays so the company could avoid giving staff a day in lieu.
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Are poor managers driving employees to quit?
Nit-picky managers are a major cause of people leaving their jobs, according to a new survey. But a human resources professor says the issue lies with a lack of support from the top. Audio
Former Nosh staff owed hundreds of thousands
Upmarket grocery chain Nosh's limited director promised he'd sell his house to pay staff who were owed thousands after the company went into receivership. He doesn't even own a house. Video, Audio
Employers concerned about Auckland workers
A major survey of businesses found managers have concerns the Auckland traffic and housing difficulties are taking a toll on employees. Audio
Monitoring employees
Some workers in the UK are being fitted with GPS devices to monitor their every move. Lawyer Gareth Abinor joins the Panel to discuss if we should be worried. Audio
Employment law changes take effect
Employees will be able to ask for more flexible working arrangements, including the timing of their meal breaks, from today. Audio