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Work Christmas party dos and don'ts for bosses and staff
The Kiwi work Christmas party comes with long light evenings, a barbecue or a bar tab, and the first taste of the summer break. It's a chance to thank people... Read more
Deel targets remote hiring fraud with new identity checks
Hiring someone you've only met on a video call is now a security question. In July 2026, the US State Department and the FBI joined agencies from ten other countries... Read more
Retailers pledge to treat customer aggression as a critical risk
Retailers are heading into the Christmas and New Year rush with a new commitment on the table. The ShopCare Retail Pledge asks businesses to treat violence and aggression from customers... Read more
Only 38% of finance and IT hiring managers say pay fully matches the role
Most hiring managers think the salaries they offer are about right. Far fewer think they're exactly right. Robert Half, a global recruitment firm that places contract and permanent staff, surveyed... Read more
Job ghosting runs both ways as AI-written applications pile up
Nearly half of New Zealand job hunters say an employer has gone quiet on them. Employers say candidates do it too. Employment Hero, a company that sells HR, payroll and... Read more
Average business sale price hits a record $877k
The average price paid for a New Zealand small-to-medium business has hit a record. ABC Business Sales' September 2026 Quarterly Market Intelligence Report puts the average sale price for a... Read more