http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Career headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:16 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=141 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10670185&ref=rss The Computer Society is trying to make New Zealand $1.7 billion a year. That's the amount it estimates is lost because workers and individuals don't have the digital literacy that allows them to use basic applications and systems... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10670184&ref=rss With many firms clamping down on costs as they navigate the gradual recovery from the recession, some bosses may decide to put ideas of helping staff maintain a good work-life balance on the back burner. But, says one researcher,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669965&ref=rss A former Air Nelson pilot who was fired for having sex with a younger flight attendant and drinking excessively before a flight has lost a Supreme Court bid for name suppression.The pilot, who has interim name suppression until... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:14:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669851&ref=rss Now I must admit, the classic kiwi pie isn't at the top of my list of snacks, but I do know for many New Zealanders the pie has a special place in their hearts (and their stomachs!).Well pie lovers, you can breathe a sigh of relief... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:30:58 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669865&ref=rss Secondary school teachers will walk off the job in two weeks after rejecting the Government's latest pay offer.The Government has offered 1.5 per cent - less than half of the 4 per cent that teachers were asking for.A spokesman... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669792&ref=rss A former sea urchin researcher and two-time New Zealand poker champion has big plans to grow his micro-brewed beer label, which took out an industry award last week.Dane Soren Eriksen, who is living in Blenheim, has won $160,000... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669766&ref=rss The women behind two of New Zealand's entrepreneurial success stories will speak at a business forum next week about how to take homegrown brands to international markets.Justine Troy, co-founder of vodka label 42 Below, and Erica... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669552&ref=rss At some point in their career, what worker doesn't want to grab the public address system and yell they're mad as hell and not going to take it any more? Then, like the JetBlue flight attendant at John F. Kennedy airport several... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10669296&ref=rss An Auckland man sacked for driving a forklift at excessive speed in order to work faster has failed to have the decision reversed.George Sun, a former truck driver for Pitango Innovative Cuisine, sought reinstatement, compensation... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:05 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10668901&ref=rss Lyndon Hohaia's sacking is not the only cautionary tale of the dangers of posting comments or pictures on social networking sites.Stacy Snyder, a trainee teacher in Pennsylvania, had passed all her exams and completed her training... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10668899&ref=rss A postie who used Facebook to criticise his job and humiliate a workmate says he did it "for a laugh" without realising anyone could read his blogs.Lyndon Hohaia, a former Auckland postman, sought interim reinstatement and $7000... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10668598&ref=rss A big majority of employers in New Zealand and Australia feel they had to make too many redundancies during the economic downturn, recruiting firm Hudson says. A survey of 605 employers and 1690 employees - 21 per cent from New... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:50:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10668560&ref=rss Name: Noreen Tocker. Role: Quality assurance and compliance adviser. Employer: Real ITO. Hours: 30 hours a week but longer when needed. Salary range: $65,000-$115,000 (pro rata). Qualifications: Institute of newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10668559&ref=rss The world of work is changing fast. And one of the factors shaping the future of work is the changing demographic of New Zealand's workforce.Our nation's workers are getting older and far more culturally diverse than they were... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200