Workplace Management
A good work environment is one that brings out the best in people. These resources will help an organisation create a beneficial, safe, and lawful place to work.
Legal responsibilities and compliance
It is essential that organisations have access to the legislation that they must implement in the workplace. Keeping It Legal - E Ai Ki Te Turi is an excellent resource developed in response to continuing need for all voluntary organisations, groups, trusts and societies to have simple, accurate information about their legal obligations.
http://keepingitlegal.net.nz
* A free, printed resource kit can be ordered from the Ministry of Social Development. Email: ocvs@msd.govt.nz, including a full postal address.
Your Workplace
Looking for information about the workplace? The Government's WorkSite/PaeMahi has a wealth of information in its 'Your Workplace' section. Topics covered are: Holidays and Leave, Wages and Pay, ACC Information, Health and Safety, Managing Stress, Employment Rights, Employment Agreements, Resolving Disputes, Future of Work, Union Information, Business and Industry Information, and information For People With a Disability
WorkSite also provides information about education and training, career planning, finding work, finding employees and establishing and operating a business as well as publications and other information about working in New Zealand.
http://www.worksite.govt.nz
New Zealand Employment Relations
This Department of Labour website provides information on laws relating to the workplace. It outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees, from the start of the employment relationship to the end. Includes sections on employment law, employment relations, wages, union matters, education and health and safety training, and problem solving. Also offers guides, fact-sheets, and a useful tool for working out what pay and leave an employee is entitled to.
http://www.ers.govt.nz
Health and Safety
All New Zealand workplaces are subject to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 that promotes the prevention of harm to all people at work. The OSH website provides information on the act and offers guidance to assist organisations with health and safety in the workplace. Resources include self-help tools, forms, publications, ask a question service, and links.
http://www.osh.govt.nz
Understanding the changing economy and workplace
The Department of Labour’s Future of Work programme is aimed at providing employers and employees with information to plan for the future. The website offers information and resources relating to the changing economy, workplace and workforce, and skills, education and training.
http://www.dol.govt.nz/futureofwork/index.asp
Work-Life Balance
Research suggests that improving the balance between our working lives and our lives outside work can benefit families and communities, help with employee recruitment and retention, and match people who wouldn’t otherwise work with jobs. The Work-Life Balance project offers information, resources, case studies, and practical tools for implementing work-life balance initiatives.
http://www.dol.govt.nz/worklife/index.asp