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Trustee company to trial 4-day weeks
Kiwi company Perpetual Guardian surprised staff today by announcing a trial for a four-day working week. We ask the company's HR Manager Christine Brotherton how they are going to make it work. Audio
Workplace anger - it's not all bad
Working in any organisation can be frustrating and sometimes infuriating. Associate Professor Peter O'Connor of the Queensland University of Technology argues that bit of anger in the workplace isn't… Audio
Signs you're a workaholic - and how to avoid burn-out
While some people are enjoying a summer break, workaholics may be struggling to relax and make the most of the holidays. Audio
Summer warning to workaholics: switch off
While most people are enjoying a summer break, workaholics may be struggling to relax and make the most of the holidays, a recruiter says.
Focus on Politics for 8 December 2017
While different parties have flagged work schemes for the young unemployed in the past, talk about a 'work for the dole' programme from the New Zealand First minister Shane Jones has put the cat among… Audio
What are we working towards?
When to take a break from work and when to let a robot take over. Audio
Volunteers called to help navigate Work and Income site
The Citizens Advice Bureau in Whangarei is appealing for super-sleuths who can find their way around government websites. It says it urgently needs volunteers to help people who don't know what… Audio
Record payout for workplace bullying case
Wellington Employment Lawyer Charles McGuinness discusses a recent 100 thousand dollar payout to a victim of workplace bullying, and explains what people should do if they believe they are being… Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
What does Independence day mean for the USA? The government's put $5m of taxpoayer money into the next Team New Zealand defence. A recent 100 thousand dollar payout to a victim of workplace bullying… Audio
Brighter Future? Beyond 9 to 5
Since 2008, thousands of people have traded the traditional office environment for something more flexible. Sarah Robson and Jacob McSweeny report.
Is telling your boss to "shove" their job a resignation?
Employment lawyer Charles McGuinness on when a resignation is not a resignation. Audio
Temp work visa changes worry Fed Farmers
The Government wants to introduce a three year cap for migrant workers who earn less than 49-thousand dollars annually. The Government says it's impossible to predict exactly how many lower-skilled… Audio
Work related emails
A trade union boss is calling on the government to consider following France's lead and ban major employers from sending work-related emails outside work hours. Audio
Is a 40-hour week the answer to prisoner rehabilitation?
Teresa Cowie heads inside two of New Zealand's prisons to find out more about rehabilitation programmes and whether they are working. Video, Audio
Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
Full-time work could be bad for your brain-power
Research from Melbourne shows working more than 25 hours a week when you're over 40 could be bad for your intelligence. Audio
Bullying investigations in New Zealand
Employment lawyer Andrew Scott-Howman discusses bullying allegations in the workplace and what an employers has to do when faced with such an allegation. Audio
Wellington man disputing how many people are injured at work
A Wellington economist is convinced that Worksafe New Zealand is misleading with its numbers in its latest campaign. Audio
