Employers
How the pandemic became a referendum on work
For many people, jobs have become little more than a completely relentless, unsatisfying toil. Especially since Covid-19 came along. So why then does work ethic still hold so much sway? Jamie McCallum… Audio
Why your brain is programmed to love (or loathe) your boss
There's science behind why your relationship with your boss works so well - or doesn't. Sherri Malouf is the Chair and Principal of Situation Management Systems and author of Science and the… Audio
Working from home not for everyone
Agencies that work with victims of domestic violence are calling on employers to consider workers' safety before they push more working-from-home options. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more… Audio
Hygiene practices, not masks, key to avoiding viruses
The first suspected case of coronavirus in New Zealand has thankfully tested negative but questions remain about how to keep the virus out of the country. Professor Patricia Priest joins the show to… Audio
Karen Becker: ambiguity in the workplace
Feeling a bit lost at work? Jim talks to Karen Becker of the Queensland University of Technology about ambiguity in the workplace. Audio
EMA: Fair pay agreements not fair to bosses
A working group led by former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has released a report setting out ways to lift wages and improve working conditions, including fair pay agreements. But Employment and… Video, Audio
Candice Harris and Rebecca Armour: the working mum's conundrum
Working mothers are facing the stress of managing the family alongside their careers - and employers' inflexibility around school and holidays makes things even harder, new research suggests. Audio
Workplace ageism: AUT professor Jarrod Haar
AUT Professor of Human Resource Management, Jarrod Haar, talks about the cause and potential solutions to stop workplace discrimination against workers over 50. Audio
90 day trial to stay - for small businesses
The government is set to outline its changes to employment law today and it appears that lobbying by New Zealand First has led to a back down on plans to scrap the 90 day trial period. It's understood… Audio
Are poor managers driving employees to quit?
Nit-picky managers are a major cause of people leaving their jobs, according to a new survey. But a human resources professor says the issue lies with a lack of support from the top. Audio