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As Bob Dylan famously said “The times they are a-changing” — well it's been that way for us. Over the past few months we've been busy developing Worksite and giving it a fresh new look. In this issue of Worksite Watch we bring you the latest news and information to do with work and careers and update you on what's different at Worksite.
Change is in the air
What's new with Worksite
We've given ourselves a mini-makeover recently.
There's a new Worksite logo and we've updated the look of the Worksite website with fresh new colours. We've even given the Worksite Watch newsletter a spruce up - we hope you like it.
One of the most exiting changes is the creation of the Worksite ‘Top 10 Pages’. On the Worksite homepage you'll find a list of our most popular 10 topics, including annual leave, holiday pay, paid-parental leave, apprenticeships, and NZ pay rates. Each of the topics has a dedicated page on Worksite with interesting facts, simple answers to common questions, and quick links to more information.
Take a look at the new Worksite
Visit our Top 10 Searches
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/annual-leave/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/holiday-pay/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/parental-leave/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/apprenticeships/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/pay-rates/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/starting-business/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/work-life-balance/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/scholarships/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/taxrates-codes/
- http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/working-for-families/
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Women at Work
The Department of Labour has released its annual report on women and the labour market. Find out more or download the report here.
Meal and rest breaks for all workers
The government has announced it is putting in place legal measures to give all workers minimum rights to meal and rest breaks. Find out more about the proposed change.
Relieving the worker shortage
The new Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Policy will enable more overseas workers to work temporarily in the NZ horticulture and viticulture industries to meet labour shortages.
Take me there!
Minimum wage rates increase
On 1 April this year the minimum wage rate increased to $12 an hour (before tax) for workers aged 16 years and over. Find out more about the recent changes.
Your skills are valuable
Sharing your time and skills and getting involved in voluntary work is a wonderful way to help out the wider community. Worksite has quick links to information on voluntary work.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Do you have a great idea for a new business? Take a look at our new ‘Starting a business’ page. It can guide you through the things to think about.
Know the facts
The Department of Labour has five quick fact sheets on key labour market groups including Maori, Pacific Peoples, Females, Youth and Older Workers.
