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Mixed messages: two thirds of Kiwi businesses plan to grow their workforce in 2023 despite recession fears
Despite increasing economic turbulence, the latest annual ELMO HR Industry Benchmark Report reveals that optimism has increased in New Zealand businesses with two thirds (65%) planning to grow their workforce in 2023, up from 52% last year and the highest level since the study began in 2019.
Minimum sick leave entitlements increasing to 10 days
Most employees who have worked for an employer for six months or over are entitled to sick leave if they, or a dependent, are sick or injured. Currently, employees are entitled to 5 days of sick leave per year; however, from 24 July 2021 this will increase to 10 days per year.
Whitireia and WelTec Business school create flexible options to respond to busy lives
Whitireia and WelTec School of IT and Business has put in place a ‘blended’ learning option for students that want to upskill, but need flexibility with their timetable. The blended learning option includes two days on campus and two days of remote learning.
Young WelTec carpentry graduate aims to inspire more wahine into the trades
Sarah was introduced to the company while she was completing her Level 3 carpentry programme at WelTec in Lower Hutt, as part of her Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTTS) scholarship. The scholarship supports students from entry into study, right through to employment, and an important part of this journey is to get work experience - which in Sarah’s case led directly to her first apprenticeship.