Establishment of the EEO Trust
The Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Trust was established in 1992 on the recommendation of the Working Party on Equity in Employment. It had 30 foundation members and its aim was to promote the business benefits of EEO to employers throughout New Zealand.
Creation of the EEO Employers Group
In 1996, the EEO Employers Group was established to enable members to demonstrate their commitment to a diverse workforce. The EEO Trust works in partnership with EEO Employers Group members to create versatile and successful workplaces.
Recognising companies committed to EEO and diversity
In 1998, the inaugural EEO Work & Family Awards took place. These later became known as the EEO Trust Work & Life Awards. Entrants submit comprehensive applications to demonstrate their commitment to encouraging diversity and work-life balance within their organisations. Many of New Zealand's leading workplaces have been recognised in these prestigious awards. In 2007, a diversity category was introduced to recognise employers that encourage and support a diverse workforce. In 2008, the awards were broadened to recognise a wide range of diversity initiatives.
Relevant EEO research
In 1998 the independently researched EEO Trust Diversity Survey was launched. It is completed by members of the EEO Employers Group and other New Zealand workplaces, and measures the adoption and success of a range of EEO and diversity practices. In 2006, a Work-Life Survey was introduced and is now conducted on alternate years from the Diversity Survey.
Over the past 15 years, the EEO Trust has established close working relationships with workplaces, international experts in EEO, researchers and government departments to research, develop information and guidelines to assist workplaces effectively harness the talents of New Zealand's diverse population.
EEO publications and projects
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