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The importance of correct bearing installation is paramount in industrial machinery, particularly where it is subject to arduous and continuous use in demanding industries, says John Bucknell, Founder and Chief Executive of hydraulic tensioning specialist Technofast Food, beverage, primary processing, timber, sugar, mining, energy, and oil and gas – these are all industries which cannot afford the downtime caused by 16 per cent of all bearing failures, which specifiers attribute to incorrect installation. Continue →

A pioneer of coworking in Australia says “stress-free desks” are needed in workplaces as employee conflict escalates We are seeing an increase in loud-quitting and workplace conflict because people are stressed and struggling to re-adjust to office life and working around so many people in a confined space, @WORKSPACES Chief Executive Jenny Folley says. Continue →

There are concerns working people will bear the brunt of WorkSafe’s proposal for a deep and wide restructuring, taking New Zealand back to the days before the Pike River Mine tragedy A Government-commissioned review has found that while WorkSafe is performing its core regulatory functions, work is needed to achieve a sustainable funding model and clarity about the outcomes WorkSafe is delivering to New Zealanders. Continue →

Most organisations are falling behind with their talent health initiatives and need to invest in developing their people’s skills, a global study finds The report, led by the Cornerstone People Research Lab, provides a comprehensive view of the state of talent programmes across organisations worldwide. Continue →

A 2023 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards finalist has come up with an innovative new technology that can spot road problems before they happen TDRI – Lincoln Agritech is on a mission to extend pavement life and reduce roading costs globally. Continue →

A study of psychosocial hazards in New Zealand construction businesses has revealed that workers are being abused and threatened, while health and safety leaders face huge challenges The study collected over 30,000 data points from construction businesses around the country and was led by Dr Steve Cantwell of safety software company SaferMe. Continue →

New Zealand is trailing seriously behind other countries in mitigating work-related harm, a problem costing the country $4.4 billion a year, a new report reveals The State of a Thriving Nation report pulls together a range of economic and qualitative data to better understand this country’s health, safety and wellbeing performance. Continue →

In the last election, more than 200,000 New Zealanders’ votes did not count toward the final result – an independent review is expected to call for changes which will give more people a voice in parliament The discussion and debate of different views are a healthy part of democracy, so when some views are not represented in parliament, this can give rise to unrest and division. Continue →

Two reports have been released detailing to what extent New Zealand’s Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme preserved employment and supported businesses during the pandemic Funded by the Ministry of Social Development, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust found that the program was good value for money, helping workers and small business owners more than if there had been no support at all. Continue →

The Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) can be appealing and cost-effective for large employers seeking to lower costs and self-manage injury claims within their workforce, Gallagher Bassett Chief Client Officer Steven Walsh says Facilitated by the Accident Compensation Corporate (ACC), this scheme allows large organisations to take control of their ACC levies, actively manage their Health and Safety environment and the total cost of when employees injure themselves at work, often resulting in better outcomes for their injured employees. Continue →