Jobs
Unemployment ticking higher, fewer jobs being created
The latest jobs numbers show more people out of work, fewer jobs being created, but wages growing at their fastest pace in more than a decade. Audio
Traditional professions waning
Traditional professions are dying out because of population change. The BBC reports that the exodus of young people means that villages are left without a next generation to whom they can pass along… Audio
One in 14 Kiwis working multiple jobs
More than seven percent of New Zealanders are working more than one job in order to make ends meet. Is this a stark condemnation of the way of the world in 2019? Or are there benefits to having… Audio
Seniors at work website to help ageing job seekers
Ian Fraser has put together a website to help over 55 year olds find work. He explains it comes after his own challenges finding a job in his later years. Audio
PSA questions use of psychometric testing in job interviews
The Public Service Association is questioning Inland Revenue's use of psychometric testing in assessing prospective employees. Employment consultant Chris Eilers joins us to explain what these tests… Audio
Unemployment down, wages up
Wages are up and unemployment is down, but how long will it last? Figures show that the unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 3.9 per cent in the June quarter. Audio
Are Kiwis bad interviewees?
New Zealand's laidback approach can be a hindrance in job interviews, according to an article by Brittany Deguara. Audio
People with disabilities falling through the cracks
People with disabilities are falling through the cracks when it comes to the workplace. Workbridge is an organisation that places round 3,000 people with disabilites into jobs each year. Its CEO… Audio
Do your co-workers know you better than you know yourself?
When it comes to self-awareness, we all have blind spots, but we also have bright spots – talents and strengths we don't quite see. To find out more about both, ask your colleagues, says psychologist… Audio
Perceptions of job market fall in latest employment poll
Employment confidence has risen on the back of higher wages but there are concerns that the job market may be softening. Audio
Adam Shapley: divulging job hunting plans to bosses
Following on from research by Hays recruitment that one in three New Zealanders are planning on changing jobs in the coming year, the question of making those plans known to your current employer has… Audio
Sanford staff plan to fight Bluff job cuts
Workers at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant are still reeling from news up to 30 jobs may go from the site - but they're already discussing plans to fight the changes. Audio
The Warehouse to close 11 in-store centres, create new depots
The Warehouse is defending its handling of a planned re-jig of its online shopping services after claims it was putting employees' mental health at risk. The plan would result in 150 job losses, but… Video, Audio
Crushing work meetings: 'The Pineapple Project'
Ever wanted to be happier, wealthier, fitter, more productive...an all-round better version of You? Well if you do, there's a podcast for that! NPR's Life Kit series, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and… Audio
The autism employment conundrum
Two years ago, then 18-year-old Jackson left school with NCEA level 3 in maths, economics, physics and travel/tourism. He started looking for a job in the construction sector. And he’s still looking… Audio
Minginui, the town time forgot, is growing
A year on from a $5.8 million investment in forestry, the Bay of Plenty village of Minginui is showing seeds of promise, but the 90 jobs initially promised is now being described as 'aspirational'… Video, Audio
Is diversity more important than ability for employment?
A study has found that millenials and Generation Z believe that representation of all races and religions in the workplace is more important that hiring people based on merit. That's in contrast to… Audio
Workers increasingly worried about getting a pay rise
Workers are increasingly worried about getting a pay rise in the coming year, as younger workers find it more difficult to get a job in a tight labour market. Audio
Man denied job because of ta moko and tatau
A man with Maori ta moko and Samoan tatau has been turned down for a customer service role at Air New Zealand because of his tattoos. Sydney Heremaia says it's not just ink. The works have cultural… Audio
A marketplace for creatives
From designers to comedians or copy editors, finding a job and making connections in the creative sector can be tough. Revolution Creative is a website giving creatives a place to market themselves -… Audio