The Families Commission congratulates BDO Spicers Taranaki Ltd, winner of the Employment Opportunities (EEO) Life Trust Workplace Work and Life Balance Awards and NZ Ski which won the supreme award.
Shiftworkers often have to juggle complex childcare arrangements to make sure their young children are well cared for while they're at work. But with careful planning, they have told Families
This submission suggests some ways in which the Commission’s research shows that business and government could work together to find solutions and support families.
The Families Commission welcomes the 2008 Social Report which shows positive changes for many families, but says there is room for improvement in work-life balance for many working parents.
Many people struggle to balance their work and family commitments. The Families Commission supports changes which will improve work-life balance for New Zealand families.