John Fraser-Mackenzie was appointed as chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) in 2024.
EMA CEO John Fraser-Mackenzie: 2025 will still be a tough year for business Read More »
It’s been just over a year since the coalition Government reintroduced 90-day employment trials for all businesses.
Have 90-day employment trials been worth it? Read More »
Retirement is a construct that is only about 100 years old. It was introduced to help older and aged workers live with some dignity, given their long and hard-working lives.
Retirement – is it for all of us, or only some of us? Read More »
With the Government signalling significant reform of workplace health and safety regulations is on the way, it’s time to look at the language we use around preventable harms.
Stop calling workplace safety failures ‘accidents’ Read More »
There’s no doubt that 2024 has been another challenging year for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector.
A year to reflect and renew Read More »
Harm in New Zealand manufacturing has not decreased over the past 10 years, despite the ongoing efforts of manufacturers and the health and safety support systems that assist them.
Fixing manufacturing’s billion-dollar harm problem Read More »
There’s a right way and a wrong way to restructure a business.
How to avoid costly mistakes in restructuring staff Read More »
The number of workers impaired by drug use in New Zealand is relatively low, but employers cannot afford to become complacent.
Vigilance still needed on workplace drug impairment Read More »
Our financial performance for the year with some key stats and highlights.
2024 EMA Annual Report Read More »
We all want strong applicants when we are recruiting, but that is not always a guarantee, in any job market. So, what does it take to lure in the high calibre talent your company is looking for (and keep them!)?
How to attract good talent… and keep them! Read More »
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