Low sick leave in Greece linked to weak productivity, analysis finds
Greek employees report just 0.2 weeks of sick leave per year compared with a European average of 2.62…
Truwana/Cape Barren Island trail camera survey captures blond echidnas, white-footed dunnart and more
Senior ranger Buck Brown knows the sandy beaches and dense bush of truwana/Cape Barren Island intricately. So when…
Panasonic’s Very Specific Survey Is All About Photographing Kids and Trains
Japan’s love affair with train photography is well known, with train photographers, also known as “toritetsu,” occasionally causing…
Survey shows investors turn away from housing, plus … are Aussie bank profits too big? – Inside Economics
Be wary of overly dramatic headlines. The numbers will tell the best story. That’s because when it comes…
Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
“The sharp turn in interest rates seen from late November until mid-February has had an impact on the…
Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?
“Pay rises and offering higher starting salaries are firmly back on the agenda for many organisations.” The top…
You told us: These are the phones you should totally avoid buying in February
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The remaining half of February 2026 is a busy month for the smartphone…
‘Decent economic growth’ as NZ manufacturing expands – survey
“This was led by the two key indices of production (56.6) and new orders (56.4), followed by deliveries…
Some 16 years after his death, NZ artist’s acclaimed exhibition rides again
Twenty years ago, a touring exhibition carved a path through the American Midwest, from Sioux City, Iowa to…
Northpower drones to survey Whangārei and Kaipara power lines, privacy flagged
“We don’t take video footage, and we don’t use this imagery for any other purpose.” Northpower said all…
Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
The “less-good news” was re-emerging signs of inflation pressure, she said. The net percentage of firms expecting to…
Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026
Given the target-based nature of sales, last year was frustrating for many, Stokes said. Just 43% of New…