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Fibre installer didn't pay its volunteer workers
Sunwin Technologies gave work to migrants to gain experience in industry.

Nicholas Smith: Why four-day work week is ethically desirable
COMMENT: It's not just about the hours.

When being unproductive is a good thing
Harvard Business Review: Sometimes doing nothing is good.

How dyslexic high-school graduate made $1 million by writing best-selling books
Dale Beaumont struggled with dyslexia and never went to university.

$50m collapse: Rich Lister's empire goes into administration
It was an activewear icon that turned over a fortune and landed its founder on rich lists.

Could this Richlister be NZ's next blue-chip politician?
The brains behind the four-day week could become a political contender.

Beware of what you share online
Social media can come back to bite you, writes Diana Clement.

Seeking: Forward-thinkers for tomorrow's business
Fast-growing biz-tech Davanti needs go-getters to propel companies forward - are you one?

Hamish Rutherford: The economy's OK, so why is business so uncertain about Govt?
COMMENT: The economy's still in good shape, why is business so uncertain about the Govt?

NZ job ad: No pay, hazardous conditions but cool T-shirt
Earthrace boss offers no salary and danger to safety - but look at the benefits.

Patrick Nolan: Cracking the formula for job growth in NZ's cities and towns
Comment: Employment in Tauranga has increased by 176% and, in Queenstown, by 361%.

Signs you've been in a job too long
Dani Wright talks to career coach Allison Fisher about when it might be time to move on.

Tom O'Neil: The easiest interview question (or not)
Tom O'Neil on how to respond to one of the most common and tricky interview questions

Worker fired after 'exposing' cafe's gross cooking method in viral video
Woman fired after sharing TikTok video "exposing" a cafe chain's cooking methods.

Seeking forward-thinkers to create tomorrow's business
Fast-growing business and technology firm Davanti is seeking more creative go-getters.

Soft skills key for a successful career
Widen your repertoire of skills to safeguard your future career.

Leaders bring out the best
Change and improvement all depend on inclusive senior managers, writes Steve Hart.

Man busted trying to lip sync through Skype job interview
A man applying for an IT job has been caught trying to brazenly cheat his way in.

Fired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payout
When he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.

Ensure your resumé makes the cut
Recruiters know what they are looking for and sometimes people stretch themselves to fit.

Do I really need to write cover letters for online job applications?
Washington Post Columnist Karla Miller on workplace dramas and dilemmas.

Eat My Lunch appoints former ANZ exec as new general manager
Kellie Burbidge joins Eat My Lunch after 15 years with the country's largest bank.

Recruiter told employer about job-seeking client
The woman said she was traumatised by the privacy breach.

Restructuring - are you next?
Change is constant in how, and where we work, writes Diana Clement

Tom O'Neil: Rise of the machines
In recruitment and selection new technology is making things a lot easier.

Become bi-culturally confident at work
Bi-cultural understanding is essential for any New Zealand organisation.

Liam Dann: Grim business confidence becomes a political football
Business opinion survey's can be a good indicators but let's keep them in perspective.

Liam Dann: Cheer up, we're not sliding into recession
COMMENT: Growth is slowing but there is hope on the horizon.