New Zealand urged to address gender pay inequality
To ensure women in the workforce are paid fairly, the government has also been urged to make pay gap reporting mandatory.
New Zealand union calls for 4-day workweek
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is suggesting a comprehensive pilot of a four-day working week as part of a strategy to develop the economy.
Two-thirds of workers in New Zealand want more work-life flexibility
Workplace practices and working preferences have shifted, and employees are now looking for jobs that better fit their lives.
New Zealand raises living wage to support low-wage workers
From September 1, the living wage in the country has increased by 90 cents to NZ$23.65 (US$14.5) an hour, although its implementation is not mandatory.
Attracting talent begins with pay transparency in job postings
A Gartner survey revealed that, over the last 12 months, almost 50% of jobseekers did not apply to roles without wages disclosed.
Workplace stress affects employees’ wellbeing in New Zealand
More workers are experiencing increased workplace pressures which are impacting their physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing.
New Zealand records increase in weekly earnings
There were also more full-time workers and fewer part-time workers, with the latter stemming from a decrease of women workers in part-time jobs.
Establishing workplace wellbeing plans in New Zealand
Companies are encouraged to gather opinions from their employees and use the information as a basis for the programme.
New Zealand’s on-the-job training programme reaches 5,000 people
Launched in 2018, the programme is designed to provide skills training and employment opportunities for workers in the country.
Improving employee wellbeing in New Zealand
The 2015 Health and Safety at Work Act in New Zealand requires workplaces to look after the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff.
New Zealand court ruling discourages employees from speaking up
Toy company Zuru plans to sue former employees who anonymously wrote scathing online reviews of the company.
New Zealand firms face skilled talent shortage
Businesses are finding a significant mismatch between the skills required in the job and that of candidates, a survey has revealed.
Parental leave increases in New Zealand
From July 1, new parents will get additional paid parental leave entitlements that will result in up to NZ$40 (US$25) extra a week.
New Zealand faces digital skills shortage
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
New Zealand increases investment in digital skills
New Zealand will invest in digital technologies to increase skills development and encourage local companies to market their talents globally.
New Zealand boosts protection for whistleblowers at workplaces
Significant improvements are being made in workplaces to better protect whistleblowers, said Chris Hipkins, Minister for the Public Service.
Almost half of jobs in New Zealand supported by government subsidy
The subsidies were key in helping the economy recover from the impact of the pandemic, said the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Majority of New Zealanders seeking jobs rely on Jobseeker Support
A total of 177,642 people were receiving Jobseeker Support as of end-March, and of these people, some 100,854 were “work ready”.
New Zealand’s Fair Pay Agreements to create level playing field for workers
The new legislation aims to create an environment in which good employers are not disadvantaged by paying reasonable, industry-standard wages.
New Zealand introduces Fair Pay Agreements Bill
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill has been introduced to Parliament to lift incomes and improve working conditions, especially of medium and lower earners.
ADP appoints Kylie Baullo as Managing Director, ANZ
In her new role, she will be responsible for defining and leading ADP’s business strategy in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand’s employment grew in last quarter of 2021
This represented a third consecutive quarter of growth, where administration and construction were the largest drivers of job growth.
New Zealand raises minimum wage and taxes on the rich
The move to raise minimum wage from the current NZ$20.0 (US$13.5) to NZ$21.2 (US$14.3) per hour has drawn widespread criticism from businesses.
New Zealand rolls out COVID-19 support to businesses
To qualify for the handout, businesses must show a 40% drop in revenue over seven consecutive days during the six weeks prior to February 15.
New Zealand urges businesses to let employees work from home
As Omicron cases increase, the country’s biggest businesses and government departments have been encouraged to let their staff work from home.
New Zealand rolls out plans to ease IT skills shortage
The country aims to nurture local talent, instead of relying heavily on skilled foreign workers in the industry.
New Zealand to raise minimum wage to NZ$21.20 from April
The move is designed to strike the right balance between retaining the standard of living for low-wage workers and meeting the needs of businesses.
Firms in New Zealand ask for cheaper unemployment insurance scheme
The government has proposed a compulsory national income insurance scheme which would replace 80% of a workers’ income, up to a cap of NZ$130,911.
Trade union calls for raise of New Zealand’s minimum wage
The minimum wage should be increased as annual inflation in the country has hit a 30-year high of 5.9%, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.