Research & Information
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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Parents and work 2005Download the Executive Summary (210k) >> |
This on-line survey was completed by nearly 4,500 parents who described what they need in order to be effective and creative at work and at home. | |
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Disability and employment 2005Download the Executive Summary (215k) >> |
This survey explores attitudes, accessibility, skills and opportunities in the workplace for disabled people. A total of 368 respondents contributed to this on-line survey. | |
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Part-time work and productivity 2004Download the Part-time Work and Productivity report (661k) >> |
This research paper explores demographic and lifestyle changes and the associated rise in part-time work. | |
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Relationships and paid work 2004Download the Relationships and Paid Work Report (368k) >>Download Paid work and personal relationships literature review (251k) >> |
An extensive review of current research on relationships and paid work. | |
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Fathers and paid work 2003Download the Fathers and Paid Work Report (59k) >> |
This survey asked fathers how employers can support them to contribute effectively at work while being the fathers they would like to be. | |
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Skilled migrants in New Zealand: a study of settlement outcomes, 2006See Immigration New Zealand's website |
Examines migrants' settlement outcomes, including employment experiences of living in New Zealand. | |
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Mature jobseekers in New ZealandDownload the mature jobseekers report (547k pdf) >> |
Research of 954 mature job-seekers about why they were out of work and for how long, how they were seeking work and what barriers they faced to getting a job. | |
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Recruiting Talent: A Research ReportDownload the recruiting talent report (145k pdf) >> |
Recruiting Talent explores recruitment consultants' and HR professionals' views and experiences of discrimination against job applicants. | |
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Employment Experiences of Sri Lankan Migrants in NZDownload the migrant experiences report (712k pdf) >> |
A 1999 survey by the EEO Trust. | |