BusinessNZ says the six percent unemployment rate released today needs to be looked at in light of the economic events of the last two years.
Employment Relations
Positive multipronged approach to youth unemployment
BusinessNZ is endorsing the multipronged approach to youth unemployment announced today.
BusinessNZ welcomes more investment migrants
A relaxation of New Zealand’s Migrant Investment Policy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Work permits agreement – business & government working well together
A new approach to migrant workers has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Holidays Act review welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the appointment of a working group to review the Holidays Act 2003.
Women on boards a competitive advantage
Getting more women directors in New Zealand companies is a great opportunity for New Zealand business, according to BusinessNZ and the Institute of Directors.
Constructive conversations in workplaces
Good workplace communication is part of the reason for today’s better than expected unemployment figures, says BusinessNZ.
NZ firms committed to their trainees – Jobs Summit survey
New Zealand businesses are displaying enormous commitment to their apprentices and trainees, a BusinessNZ survey has found.
Balancing risk in employment
Probationary periods and unjustified dismissals – a view by BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
Fixing the catch-22 for unemployed
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ.
Calculating pay over the Christmas and New Year holidays
A general guide for employers to calculating pay over the coming Christmas and New Year holidays.