Parental Leave in New Zealand 2005/2006 Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 This report presents the fi ndings of that evaluation and will form the basis of further work on the parental leave scheme. It will also contribute…
Investigation of Causative Factors Associated with Summertime Workplace Fatalities Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 The apparent increase in the number of workplace fatalities during the summer months in New Zealand has raised concerns among health and safety organisations as well…
Older People in Work: Key Trends and Patterns 1991-2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2007 This report examines broad changes that have occurred in the level and composition of employment for those aged 50 to 64 over the past 15 years,…
Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2007 This report identifies knowledge gaps in relation to workforce ageing and ageing occupations by examining emerging issues from relevant research and policy in the area. The…
Improving Work-Related Road Safety in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2007 Work-related road safety remains a significant risk faced by New Zealand employers and employees. There are organisational, business, legal and cost implications. The AA Driver Education…
Migration Trends 2005/06 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2006 This report is the sixth in a series produced annually to provide information about trends in temporary and permanent migration to New Zealand. The reports are…
Foundation Skills in Seasonal Workplaces Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2006 The Department of Labour (DOL) engaged Workbase: The New Zealand Centre for Workforce Literacy Development to complete Phase I and II of the Foundation Skills in Seasonal Workplaces…
Musculoskeletal disorders in meat processing industry: a literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2006 This review of the peer-reviewed research literature was compiled as an output of the 2004-2006 COHFE project Addressing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Meat and Seafood Processing,…
Worker-Firm Heterogeneity and Matching: An analysis using worker and firm fixed effects estimated from LEED Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2006 This paper uses Statistics New Zealand’s Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) over the six year period April 1999–March 2005 to derive and analyse estimates of two-way worker…
Decision about caring and working: A qualitative study Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2006 This research was undertaken to explore how and why people with caring responsibilities make decisions related to paid work. It also examined whether people use information…