What is productivity? It’s one of the biggest topics at this week’s round table
The Albanese government’s “economic reform round table” will be held in Canberra this week, from Tuesday to Thursday.…
Could a four-day week be the future of work for more businesses?
A four-day working week might sound like a dream, but for some businesses, it’s already a reality –…
BOP bakery, owner convicted of immigration, employment law breaches
The owner of a bakery in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara and his company have been…
Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to cut 350 jobs
The Victorian government plans to cut around 350 jobs as part of a restructure to its Department of…
Relief for RBNZ – inflation expectations settle
Another box has been ticked on the way to the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) cutting the Official Cash Rate…
Coroner finds firm breached safety obligations prior to fatal workplace accident
The coroner says the employers of an Irish seasonal worker – killed when a digger touched with overhead…
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Unemployment rose to 5.2% in the June quarter of 2025, according to new numbers from Stats NZ —…
The labor market just hit a wall. Here’s what experts say it means for the economy and your job.
Friday’s disappointing July employment report delivered a reality check on the U.S. economy, with the data suggesting the job…
Need some ‘motherly warmth’? In Japan, you can hire a grandma for as little as $60
As a grandmother-for-hire, 69-year-old Taeko Kaji performs a variety of tasks — from cleaning to cooking to giving…
Broken pump forced Hamilton firefighters to withdraw from house fire
A “catastrophic failure” of a fire truck responding to a Hamilton fire highlights how under-resourced firefighters are, the…
Trump sacks economic official, claiming she rigged weak US jobs data
“Similar things happened in the first part of the year, always to the negative,” he added. But he…
Around 100 roles under threat at Wētā FX, mostly in Wellington
Around 100 roles at visual effects company Wētā FX are facing changes under a new proposal, the company…