Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
BPW NZ Media Release
BPW NZ Media Release
For immediate release
A bouquet for National at election time – the right to request flexible work for all workers.
The New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW NZ) is delighted that all workers will soon be able to request flexible work time.
“We are pleased that the Government has made a u-turn from their original stance, and not only supporting the legislation but now pledging to extend it” says President, Carolyn Savage.
“As one of the members of the Quality Flexible Work Coalition that lobbied for the original bill drafted by Sue Kedgley, we’d like to offer a bouquet to the Government.
“A bouquet for doing what we have always said needs to be done”
New Zealand businesses need the right to request flexible work - for improved staff engagement, productivity and performance. New Zealand needs this - for our social and economic well-being. Improving our work/life balance makes New Zealand a more attractive place to live; quality flexible work legislation will be our point of difference in attracting skilled workers, new businesses and ethical business investment.
“All of this leads to an increase in our economic performance. And we all want that.”
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On The Risks Of AI In The Workplace
Horizon Research: New Poll Finds High Concern About Fuel Situation
Tiaki Wai: Over 1,150 People Give Feedback On Tiaki Wai Water Services Strategy
Greenpeace Aotearoa: Israeli Forces Illegally Attack Peaceful Humanitarian Flotilla
Zero Waste Network: Container Return Scheme Bill Could Save Councils $50m A Year And Put Money Back In Households
Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Privacy Commissioner Does Not Support Policing Amendment Bill
Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee: Have Your Say On The International Treaty Examination Of The New Zealand—India Free Trade Agreement
