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K Gendall and L Fawthorpe |
Decisions about Caring and Working |
The Department of Labour and the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) commissioned research to identify the factors that influence people’s decisions surrounding paid work, and to provide a better picture of the decision making process. This study found that multiple factors influence people’s choices about paid work, and that different approaches suit different people in different situations. More |
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Alison Gray |
Upskilling through foundation skills - A literature review |
This review outlines the aspects that enable, support and hinder the development of workplace literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) programmes in the workplace. More |
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Ruth Wallis and BRC Marketing and Social Research Ltd |
Skilled Migrants in New Zealand: Employers’ Perspectives |
This report explores New Zealand employers’ perspectives on the benefits of, and issues associated with, employing skilled migrants. More |
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Ruth Wallis |
Skilled migrants in New Zealand: a study of settlement outcomes |
This report examines skilled and business migrants’ settlement outcomes, including employment, region of residence, access to services and the migrants’ satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their housing, children’s schools and other experiences of living in New Zealand. More |
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Paul Callister, Richard Bedford and Robert Didham |
Globalisation, gendered migration and labour markets |
The research report explores why there are increasingly more women than men in New Zealand and what impact this may be having on the labour market. More |
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Phillipa Shorland |
People on the Move: A study of migrant movement patterns to and from New Zealand |
This report examines migrants’ movement patterns into and out of New Zealand and explores characteristics of those who spend lengthy periods out of the country. More |
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Department of Labour |
Regulatory Impact Statement for Proposed Workplace Safety ACC Levy Discount for Small Businesses in Six High Risk Industries |
On 1 April 2006, the government introduced an ACC levy discount programme, specifically for small employers and self-employed in the highest risk industries. The programme is intended to raise small businesses awareness of industry specific health and safety risks, encourage participation in industry specific health and safety training, and most importantly, put this awareness and training into practice. |
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Steven Stillman |
Trends in Youth Activity in New Zealand from 1985-2004 |
Limited information is currently available on youth activity in New Zealand. This paper uses data primarily from the Household Economic Survey (HES) to provide a comprehensive picture of the activities undertaken by New Zealand youth during this transition to adulthood from 1985 to 2004. More |
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Infometrics Ltd. |
Indicators of Skill Shortage |
New Zealand is experiencing a period of skill shortages. Effort is spent trying to alleviate skill shortages through a variety of mechanisms including immigration. This discussion paper looks at some of the issues, difficulties and considerations when measuring skill shortages for immigration purposes. More |
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Paul Merwood |
From Work to Residence |
In April 2002, the Department of Labour (DoL) introduced three new temporary work permit policies; designed to provide a direct pathway from skilled temporary worker to permanent resident. The purpose of this research was to describe the trends in the applications since the policies came into effect, the characteristics of accredited employers and the migrants they employ, and the strengths and limitations as experienced by key stakeholders. More |
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Research New Zealand |
45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 1 Review of literature on programmes of career information, advice and guidance for mature non-participants |
The aim of this review is to provide an overview of recent and related research on career information, advice and guidance for mature non-participants that will support the development of policy and evidence-based practice in New Zealand. More |
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Research New Zealand |
45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 2 Quantitative Survey |
This report presents the findings from Stage 2 of the career information, advice and guidance (CIAG) research, a quantitative survey of workforce non-participants aged 45 years and over |
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Research New Zealand |
45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 3 Qualitative Survey |
This report presents the findings from Stage 3 of the career information, advice and guidance (CIAG) research, a qualitative study of workforce non-participants aged 45 years and over |
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Paul Merwood |
Migration Trends 2005/06 Report |
This report is the sixth in a series produced annually to provide information about trends in temporary and permanent migration to New Zealand. More |
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