nzherald.co.nz - Workplace http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Workplace headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:00:07 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz New Zealand Herald - Workplace http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=74 CTU wecomes National youth rates decision http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632772&ref=rss The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) has welcomed the Government's decision not to support the reintroduction of youth rates.The National Party yesterday ruled out supporting a bill introduced to Parliament by Act MP Sir Roger Douglas... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:12:56 +1200 Gay worker wins $15k for sexual harassment http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632711&ref=rss A former Sydney brothel owner turned Auckland restaurateur is believed to have left the country owing thousands, including a court-ordered $15,000 for sexually harassing an employee.Angry staff say Graeme George Edwards - who... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Firefighter who lied justifiably sacked - ERA http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632581&ref=rss A firefighter who didn't tell his employer about his history of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder was justifiably sacked, the Employment Relations Authority says.Marc Lidiard was employed by the New Zealand Fire Service... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:13 +1200 Another casualty of the recession http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632434&ref=rss Productivity can be counted among the casualties of the recession.Labour productivity fell 1.5 per cent in the year to last March, and multi-factor productivity (a measure of how effectively inputs of both labour and capital are... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 My job : Thriving on making a difference http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632406&ref=rss Name: Elizabeth Higgs Age: 43 Role/occupation: General manager marketing and communication, Progressive Enterprises Working hours: Lots Employer: Progressive Enterprises Salary: Hays Salary Survey rating rang newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Plugging Camry into Co-op way http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632209&ref=rss Auckland Co-operative Taxi driver Sautander (Bobby) Sikand has just taken delivery of the first Camry Hybrid taxi in the Co-op fleet.Drivers for the company have in the past used a number of Prius Hybrids and have been waiting... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Police name man struck by truck http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632368&ref=rss Police have named a man killed in an accident in south Auckland yesterday.Willie Noble Nicholas, 29, was in Gadsby Rd, Mangere, when he was hit by a vehicle shortly before midday.The police serious crash unit, commercial vehicle... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:41:41 +1200 Worker killed as rubbish truck reverses down Mangere drive http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632286&ref=rss A worker on a South Auckland household rubbish truck was killed yesterday after being hit by the vehicle as it was reversing.The truck, owned by Manukau City Council contractor Alpha Refuse Collections, had nosed into a driveway... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Body odour to reign supreme http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632284&ref=rss DETROIT - Change is in the air for Detroit city workers.City employees will be urged not to wear perfume, cologne or aftershave as a result of a settlement in a federal lawsuit.Officials plan to place warning placards in three... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Lab staff vote for industrial action http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632281&ref=rss Hospital laboratory workers in Auckland and Northland have voted strongly in favour of industrial action after rejecting their district health boards' offer of a nil wage rise.Medical Laboratory Workers Union president Stewart... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Service sector keeps expanding in Feb http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632176&ref=rss The services sector continued to expand in February, but some indicators suggest the recovery could be reaching a plateau at a level insufficient for strong jobs growth.The BNZ - Business NZ performance of services index rose... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:27 +1200 Jobs 'best incentive to bring Kiwis home' http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10632030&ref=rss If it is true that you can take the boy out of a dairy farm in Taranaki but you cannot take the dairy farm out of the boy, then Andrew Keech is the living proof.Fresh from lunch at the Speight's Ale House, he bounced into an interview... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Trainee ranger's role demanding and diverse http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10631971&ref=rss Passionate about conservation? Keen and enthusiastic and hard working? Conservation may be the job for you.The Department of Conservation (DoC) works with Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) to provide a trainee... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 How 2010 will play out at your work http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10631969&ref=rss Increased turnover, mobility & opportunities After a year of restructuring and redundancies, employees who have weathered the storm and survived, may decide it is time to move on as the job market picks up.If this is the case,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Near enough can well be good enough http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10631966&ref=rss You've been applying for what seems like 10 jobs a week and getting nowhere - not even an interview.Maybe it's time to be more selective, you think. From now on in, you'll only apply for jobs you're absolutely perfect for. I mean,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Gill South: If you're aiming to make a real difference, better stick around http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=10631573&ref=rss This is an election year in Australia - yet it feels as though Kevin Rudd has only been Prime Minister for a minute. How can any leader really make an impact in just three years? John Key will no doubt feel the same way when he... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:55:03 +1200