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Labour without energy is a corpse; capital without energy is a sculpture. Steve Keen applies this 'simple insight' to how he thinks the global economy actually works
21st May 19, 9:37am
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Labour without energy is a corpse; capital without energy is a sculpture. Steve Keen applies this 'simple insight' to how he thinks the global economy actually works
For all the hype about the choice and flexibility of the ‘gig economy’ most people prefer a regular nine-to-five-style job. But when people start out in gig jobs, their chances of switching to a conventional job later are surprisingly low
10th Nov 18, 10:31am
For all the hype about the choice and flexibility of the ‘gig economy’ most people prefer a regular nine-to-five-style job. But when people start out in gig jobs, their chances of switching to a conventional job later are surprisingly low
David Chaston sees new challenges arriving for workers. A work-life balance will be replaced by a work-output-life balance as relentless tech changes undermine the old ways of working and measuring the value of work
24th Dec 17, 6:55am
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David Chaston sees new challenges arriving for workers. A work-life balance will be replaced by a work-output-life balance as relentless tech changes undermine the old ways of working and measuring the value of work
Motu on a new robot language, the impact of iGen, immigration and job creation, BS detectors for science and inoculating against misinformation, depressing facts on climate change, and an obligatory reference to Jacinda Ardern
11th Aug 17, 10:02am
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Motu on a new robot language, the impact of iGen, immigration and job creation, BS detectors for science and inoculating against misinformation, depressing facts on climate change, and an obligatory reference to Jacinda Ardern
John Mauldin looks at angst in the US and other western societies, the changes wrought over the past few decades, and why many working age men aren't working
23rd Mar 17, 11:55am
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John Mauldin looks at angst in the US and other western societies, the changes wrought over the past few decades, and why many working age men aren't working
Against the backdrop of technology and globalisation driven job dislocation, Tom Peters argues we have to help people
23rd Mar 17, 10:43am
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Against the backdrop of technology and globalisation driven job dislocation, Tom Peters argues we have to help people
Elizabeth Kerr tried the sensible, frugal and weird savings tips that you sent her a year ago and owns up to how they worked out for her
19th Jan 17, 1:25pm
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Elizabeth Kerr tried the sensible, frugal and weird savings tips that you sent her a year ago and owns up to how they worked out for her
Simon Bennett of blue-collar recruiter AWF says NZ almost entirely lacks consistent and efficient pathways for school-leavers, the unemployed and the low-skilled to train on-the-job and gain the necessary basic skills to be able to adapt to survive
18th May 16, 2:18pm
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Simon Bennett of blue-collar recruiter AWF says NZ almost entirely lacks consistent and efficient pathways for school-leavers, the unemployed and the low-skilled to train on-the-job and gain the necessary basic skills to be able to adapt to survive
Bernard Hickey asks why over a third of a million unemployed and underemployed New Zealanders can't find jobs at the same time that employers want migration rules to be relaxed so they can import more workers
8th May 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey asks why over a third of a million unemployed and underemployed New Zealanders can't find jobs at the same time that employers want migration rules to be relaxed so they can import more workers
Labour looking at whether NZ should trial a Universal Basic Income as part of Future of Work Commission
25th Mar 16, 3:51pm
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Labour looking at whether NZ should trial a Universal Basic Income as part of Future of Work Commission
Elizabeth Kerr gets personal with her reasons for building a money machine
Elizabeth Kerr could not contain her inner green-eyed monster this summer holidays
21st Jan 16, 10:53am
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Elizabeth Kerr could not contain her inner green-eyed monster this summer holidays
Elizabeth Kerr tries her hand at the sensible, frugal and weird savings tips sent to her by you
7th Jan 16, 1:55pm
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Elizabeth Kerr tries her hand at the sensible, frugal and weird savings tips sent to her by you
Elizabeth Kerr says in the face of death, no one wants designer goods and expensive gadgets
31st Dec 15, 9:40am
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Elizabeth Kerr says in the face of death, no one wants designer goods and expensive gadgets
Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
17th Nov 15, 5:05am
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Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
4th Nov 15, 11:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
27th Oct 15, 10:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
19th Oct 15, 10:12am
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Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
Elizabeth Kerr says having a sense of entitlement in the workforce is toxic and will rob you of the energy to achieve your financial goals
28th Sep 15, 10:04am
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Elizabeth Kerr says having a sense of entitlement in the workforce is toxic and will rob you of the energy to achieve your financial goals
Calculating your insurance needs; The perils of working from home; Expenditure cascades; Saving 50% of your take-home; Help me celebrate
29th Mar 13, 10:28am
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Calculating your insurance needs; The perils of working from home; Expenditure cascades; Saving 50% of your take-home; Help me celebrate
Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
2nd Nov 12, 11:44am
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Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
Finance and the Good Society; Fund master manipulators behind the FB yoyo; World Bank's Zoellick on the future; Why $1million is nothing; How to be happier at work
1st Jun 12, 12:23pm
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Finance and the Good Society; Fund master manipulators behind the FB yoyo; World Bank's Zoellick on the future; Why $1million is nothing; How to be happier at work
The meaning of work; Overcoming fear; Spousal liabilities; Diamonds are a bad and bloody investment; Cruel to be kind financial advice
7th Feb 12, 12:39pm
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The meaning of work; Overcoming fear; Spousal liabilities; Diamonds are a bad and bloody investment; Cruel to be kind financial advice
Why doing good is good for the C.V.; The wonders of work; NZ Salary Guide; Dining out on a budget; Managing on an irregular income
21st Oct 11, 11:56am
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Why doing good is good for the C.V.; The wonders of work; NZ Salary Guide; Dining out on a budget; Managing on an irregular income
The Pareto principle applied to personal finance; Top 50 Personal Finance bloggers; 6 ways to monetise your blog; Kids and money; HMRC tax rebates
20th Oct 11, 11:54am
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The Pareto principle applied to personal finance; Top 50 Personal Finance bloggers; 6 ways to monetise your blog; Kids and money; HMRC tax rebates