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.
A Gartner survey revealed that, over the last 12 months, almost 50% of jobseekers did not apply to roles without wages disclosed.
More workers are experiencing increased workplace pressures which are impacting their physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing.
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.
Companies are encouraged to gather opinions from their employees and use the information as a basis for the programme.
Launched in 2018, the programme is designed to provide skills training and employment opportunities for workers in the country.
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.
Toy company Zuru plans to sue former employees who anonymously wrote scathing online reviews of the company.
Businesses are finding a significant mismatch between the skills required in the job and that of candidates, a survey has revealed.
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.
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
New Zealand will invest in digital technologies to increase skills development and encourage local companies to market their talents globally.
Significant improvements are being made in workplaces to better protect whistleblowers, said Chris Hipkins, Minister for the Public Service.
The subsidies were key in helping the economy recover from the impact of the pandemic, said the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
A total of 177,642 people were receiving Jobseeker Support as of end-March, and of these people, some 100,854 were “work ready”.
The new legislation aims to create an environment in which good employers are not disadvantaged by paying reasonable, industry-standard wages.
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill has been introduced to Parliament to lift incomes and improve working conditions, especially of medium and lower earners.
In her new role, she will be responsible for defining and leading ADP’s business strategy in Australia and New Zealand.
This represented a third consecutive quarter of growth, where administration and construction were the largest drivers of job growth.
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.
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.
As Omicron cases increase, the country’s biggest businesses and government departments have been encouraged to let their staff work from home.
The country aims to nurture local talent, instead of relying heavily on skilled foreign workers in the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson cautioned firms to ensure business continuity plans are in place and vowed government support.
Clarity is being sought on the definitions of a contact, and the triggers for isolation once the Omicron strain starts spreading in the community.
The government is granting financial support to help companies transition to the new traffic light system for managing COVID-19.