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Former HR manager dismissed over 'typical Asian' remark

Former HR manager dismissed over 'typical Asian' remark

But ERA rules that employer blurred investigation and discipline in dismissing HR manager

Is your organisation at risk of 'experience debt' from AI?

New report warns of a fragile workforce in the future

Is your organisation at risk of 'experience debt' from AI?

2027 workforce predictions: AI fatigue and an empty leadership bench

Two experts say HR leaders will demand proof from AI vendors and rethink hiring as entry-level roles vanish

2027 workforce predictions: AI fatigue and an empty leadership bench

The key happiness skills that help people become better leaders

Think about the most technically gifted engineer, programmer, or financial analyst you know. Now, imagine promoting them into a leadership role purely because of that operational brilliance. Far too often, this is exactly where workplaces go wrong

The key happiness skills that help people become better leaders

Premium

Wellbeing designed for Aotearoa

Wellbeing designed for Aotearoa

Ignite's wellbeing platform is based on the iconic Te Whare Tapa Whā Māori model

Transformation

eBay layoffs deepen as company cuts 1,000 more jobs this year

eBay layoffs deepen as company cuts 1,000 more jobs this year

Severance and related costs could reach $150 million as the online marketplace reports renewed growth

AI adoption challenges HR leaders to rebuild the entry-level pipeline

AI adoption challenges HR leaders to rebuild the entry-level pipeline

As AI fast-tracks Gen Z into leadership, HR chiefs warn the routine work that once built judgement is vanishing

Exclusive Features

Skilled workers have a world of options – what NZ can do

Skilled workers have a world of options – what NZ can do

NZ supplies as much skilled talent as it competes for, and the market runs well beyond Australia

Employment Law

Lawyer censured after appearing in court while intoxicated

The lawyer arrived late and 'somewhat dishevelled and unsteady on her feet' to a court list before admitting to a colleague that she was drunk

Worker forwards entire client list to personal email, then resigns

She sent three emails that morning - then handed in her notice

Poll

Should Kiwi workers 'make more of a fuss' over their working conditions?