Employability skills framework welcomed Employabilityskills framework welcomed BusinessNZhas welcomed the launch of the Employability Skills Framework, to help ensure youngpeople gain employability skills. Theframework lists the workplace skills needed for all entry-level jobs (separatefrom the technical skills needed for a specific job). Employabilityskills include literacy, numeracy, using technology, a driver’s...
Save the TPPA – exporters Save the TPP – exporters New Zealand exporters want to see every effort made to save the TPPA, says ExportNZ. The New Zealand Trade Minister today said he would investigate with the 10 other TPPA partners the options for continuing to bring the deal to...
NZ ‘least corrupt’ in 2016 NZ’least corrupt’ in 2016 New Zealandand Denmark lead the world in freedom from corruption according to a survey by TransparencyInternational. The surveyis based on ratings by the World Bank, World Economic Forum and otherinstitutions. NewZealand’s first equal placing recognises factors such as absence of...
Worker exploitation condemned BusinessNZ has endorsed the sentence handed down today to the first person convicted of human trafficking in New Zealand. In the Auckland High Court today Faroz Ali received a nine-year jail sentence for underpaying and mistreating Fijian workers who had been lured to New Zealand with false...
Don’t allow dumping in New Zealand Don’t allow dumping in New Zealand Dumping products should not be allowed in the New Zealand market, says ManufacturingNZ.Dumping is selling products in an export market at a lower cost than they are sold in their home marketParliament’s commerce select committee has been considering...
Major step forward on pay equity Major step forward on pay equity: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says the Government’s agreement to the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles is a major step forward for dealing with any cases of undervaluing women’s work. BusinessNZ and EMA with NZCTU and government representatives formed...
Support package for Kaikoura businesses endorsed Support package for Kaikoura businesses endorsed BusinessNZ says the wage subsidy assistance plan for small businesses around Kaikoura is appropriate and well-placed. The Government’s Earthquake Support Subsidy will pay capped wages for full-time and part-time employees of businesses affected by the closure of SH1...
Practical response to skills shortage Practical response to skills shortage New developments in employment and skills have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.Two new jobs and skills hubs were announced today – centres where training and services can be delivered in support of large construction projects in Auckland: the Tamaki hub supporting...
