Research & Resources
People management in tough economic times: Employers' responses to recessionDownload the research report (1.3Mb) >> |
EEO Trust surveys in May and June 2009 explored how employers were responding to the economic downturn. We found that many employers were endeavouring to maintain their long-term competitive advantage by investing in training and development, health and wellness initiatives and flexible work options. | |
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Workplace age and gender: Trends and implicationsDownload the research report (4.5Mb) >> |
This new analysis of the age and gender profiles of more than 30 professions, based on Census data, shows how imbalances in certain fields could pose problems for some New Zealand sectors in future. Occupations covered include law, medicine, planning, management, the trades, engineering, IT, call centres, HR, police, transport and education. For a free printed copy of the report, please contact Valerie Bocarro or 09 525 3023. | |
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Boomers & beyond: Recruiters tell their stories 2008Download the research report (234k) >> |
Research with recruitment consultants finds that they view older workers very positively and are willing to work proactively with their employer clients to demonstrate the value of hiring an older person who has the skills, experience and attitude needed for a role. | |
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Older workers: Employers speak out 2008Download the research report (511k) >> |
Research with EEO Employers Group members shows that many employers place a high value on older workers, appreciating their reliability, experience, stability and loyalty. | |
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Diversity & Equality: Evidence of positive business outcomes and how to achieve them 2008Download full report (703k) >> |
This literature review explores the impact of workplace diversity on business outcomes, finding that diversity is likely to be good for business provided it is well managed. | |
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Literature reviewDownload the full report (510k) >> |
This literature review explores if and how strategies to support work-life balance increase employee engagement and therefore discretionary effort and productivity. | |
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Pilot researchDownload full report (867k) >> |
A pilot research project built on our literature review >> (below) to explore the relationships between work-life balance, employee engagement, discretionary effort and productivity. Employees from 15 workplaces took part in the online research. | |
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Work and age 2006Download the Executive Summary (277k) >> |
A total of 6,484 respondents completed this on-line survey, telling us when they would like to retire, what would encourage them to stay in the workforce and whether they have found age an issue in their workplace. | |
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