Research shows the role of an executive needs to change, as do the incentives, for the company's best interest.

Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.

The New Zealand dollar fell to a two-month low as investors see a likely win by Hillary Clinton in the US presidential campaign.

Thin-skinned young employees are much more likely to be hit by workplace stress than tough older colleagues. Here is their biggest concern.

Restaurant Brands has agreed a deal with the Unite Union, under which workers' hours and shifts will be guaranteed on a permanent basis.

The kiwi rose to 57.78 British pence at 8:30am in Wellington from 57.56 pence.

COMMENT: Shareholders are far more engaged with their companies than individuals are with their local council.

Ever wanted to secretly record your workmates to see what they say behind your back?

They're abused, patronised, sworn at and even ignored altogether. Next time these people get on your nerves, spare some sympathy.

COMMENT: As NZ basks, a host of dangers await in the global economy.

Affco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.

These days it's all about Gen Y and attracting young people to workplaces, but there's one group we should all feel sorry for.

COMMENT: It's a fine art to understand the line between the right amount of support and encouragement.

The worst job interview experiences have been revealed on social media.

Auckland's first luxury liner has arrived - marking the beginning of the cruise season.

Every job-seeker needs to have and show off these six "Qs" when meeting potential employers.

COMMENT: Chief executives understand need to intervene to cool property market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Five migrant workers weren't paid minimum wage for their work at an Auckland food court.

COMMENT: Ex-Minister suggests new way to tackle emissions.

COMMENT: Trump has turned international trade into a political minefield with his opposition to agreements like the TPP.

It's the catch-22 of the jobs market: you need a degree to compete, but employers want candidates with experience.

The more work life balance we have, the more we want, according to a global study.

COMMENT: Co-working, or shared collaborative workspaces have begun to increase exponentially - with some very innovative twists.

A Taranaki dairy farmer seriously breached employment law by not paying his workers minimum wage.

The New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively robust economy and relatively high interest rates made it a standout as risk appetite abates ahead of today's US presidential debate.

Nation's business leaders agree government must act to dampen house price inflation.

The cost-sharing agreement to bring rail to Auckland is an idea model for future infrastructure projects.

Michael Barnett thinks the "fallout from globalisation" will be the greatest impact on business over the next five years.

Despite last year's gloomy outlook, we've managed to keep going and growing through the worst, says Liam Dann.

Staff and customers are still at the forefront of executives' minds.