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WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
Inland Revenue Department

WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year

The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts
Public Sector

Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts

Thousands more workplace deaths and injuries could follow the axing of 113 jobs at New Zealand's health and safety regulator, unions warn.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
What are the health & safety risks of AI?
Data Protection

What are the health & safety risks of AI?

AI-based worker management could heighten privacy and safety risks, prompting EU-OSHA to call for human control and stronger oversight.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023
What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements
Human Capital Management

What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill
Small Business

What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill

Small businesses could face higher pay costs and disputes if the Fair Pay Agreements Bill becomes law in its current form.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
How Fonterra stopped workplace fatigue
Fonterra

How Fonterra stopped workplace fatigue

The dairy co-operative cut rollover risks by fostering open reporting and a fatigue-management programme for tanker drivers.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
KiwiRail back on track
Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
New Zealand's first tech worker union
Unions

New Zealand's first tech worker union

Aotearoa New Zealand's tech workers form the Aotearoa Tech Union to tackle unequal treatment, pay transparency, and challenging work conditions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
NZ firms broadly satisfied with labour flexibility under new employment law
Unified Communications

NZ firms broadly satisfied with labour flexibility under new employment law

New Zealand firms have given the thumbs up to new employment law aimed at creating a more flexible work force by letting employers negotiate the te.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014

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Hudson's Bay collapse ends 355 years of Canadian retail
Risk & Compliance

Hudson's Bay collapse ends 355 years of Canadian retail

Canada's oldest retailer closed all stores after 355 years, undone by debt, digital change and declining footfall.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Union blasts Telstra for plans to cut 8,000 jobs
Unified Communications

Union blasts Telstra for plans to cut 8,000 jobs

Telstra to cut 8,000 jobs in restructuring plan, but Communications Workers Union accuses company of prioritising short-term profits over long-term services.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

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CBA launches AUD $90m AI-focused Future Workforce plan
Human Capital Management

CBA launches AUD $90m AI-focused Future Workforce plan

Commonwealth Bank launches AUD$90m Future Workforce Program to boost AI skills, retrain staff and open new internal career paths.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Clean technologies

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024