Hiring stories
New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.
Over a third of businesses are currently hiring with 82% expecting to do so within the next six months, says a new report.
Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.
CIOs foresee robust IT hiring in Q2 2011, with 9% planning to expand their departments and 7% expecting an uptick in hiring, per a recent survey.
