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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Gender equality news from Great Britain
Universities to be blocked from seeing students’ names on application forms to stop ‘unconscious’ racism Applications to universities will be ‘name blind’ from 2017, PM to announce Public sector job applications to also be processed without people’s names Recruiters in NHS, … Continue reading
Submission on Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill 2015
Submission: This submission is from the NZ Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW NZ) Inc. Our interest in this Bill is because we are committed to representing the interests of working women and advancing and empowering women in the workplace. … Continue reading
BPW NZ welcomes the Government’s tardy decision to start talking equal pay principles
The New Zealand Federation of Business & Professional Women (BPW NZ) is hailing the long awaited Government decision to begin talks with unions and other interested groups about the principles of equal pay as a positive step forward. “Over forty … Continue reading
NZEI lodges court claim over gender-based undervaluation of support workers
16 October 2015 NZEI Te Riu Roa has commenced legal action alleging gender-based undervaluation of support workers at the Ministry of Education. NZEI National Secretary Paul Goulter said it had been more than six years since an … Continue reading
Employment Bill Will Work Against Women
Thursday, 15 October 2015 12:56 pm | NZ Federation of Business and Professional Women Press Release The Employment Standards Legislation Bill had the aim of protecting workers from zero hour contracts but its implementation will be to the detriment of … Continue reading
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ACCESS TO JUSTICE IS BEING DENIED
Did you know women can only get legal aid if they earn less than $32,000 gross. The initial application for a protection order is approximately $800 and if the respondent defends the order it can cost several thousand dollars to … Continue reading
Changing Mindset key to Kiwi Women Achieving CEO Roles
Women need to change their mindset to secure the managerial positions currently occupied by males according to the New Zealand head of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. The lack of Kiwi women in the highest echelons of business … Continue reading
Hourly wages rise, but gender gap back to six-year high
HAMISH RUTHERFORD Last updated 13:46, October 2 2015 Richard Parker While wages increased, the pay gap has hit a six-year high. The amount Kiwis earn rose strongly in the year to June, although the gap in pay between men and women … Continue reading
Business and Professional Women to Reopen a Christchurch Club
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Christchurch ventured into a new realm at the Women’s Lifestyle Expo last weekend with a membership drive. There was an amazing response from the public, showing the great need for the resurgence of such a … Continue reading
Women Helping Women
Are you over 18? Want friendship and networking? Wish to help other women and be a voice for women’s issues, experience personal and professional development, education programmes and projects? Then there is great news. Business and Professional Women New Zealand … Continue reading
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