BusinessNZ is expressing concern at the implications for all business as a result of continued allegations against Countdown supermarkets made in Parliament by Labour MP Shane Jones.
Employment Relations
Living wage ‘really’ $22.89
The ‘new’ living wage has shifted the goalposts and appears to be more about politics than public policy, says BusinessNZ.
ACC training claims overblown
It is unfortunate that important debate on workplace safety has been undermined by intemperate media comment, says BusinessNZ.
IOE and TISK to support Australia B20 Human Capital Task Force Chair
IOE’S Brent Wilton and TISK’s Tugrul Kudatgobilik to support Australian B20 Human Capital Task Force Chair Steve Sargent.
Contracting out of personal grievances sensible
Excluding higher paid employees from personal grievances makes sense, says BusinessNZ.
“Time for Action to replace Rhetoric,” says IOE at the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg
IOE media release from the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg.
Better communication for workplace safety
A recent survey of Auckland companies showed many had safety rules that were hard to understand.
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to Health & Safety
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.
Workplace safety moves welcomed
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of the Establishment Board for the new Crown agency WorkSafe.
Cautious optimism in employment data
BusinessNZ has greeted the latest employment survey with cautious optimism.
Industrial action harms youth job prospects
BusinessNZ has criticised unions taking industrial action over the issue of starting wages.
Sound recommendations for health and safety
Independent taskforce’s report on workplace health and safety takes a serious and balanced approach to the challenge of improving safety in NZ workplaces.