1. The National Conversation about WorkSue O’Shea & Moana Eruera, EEO Advisors

2. The National Conversation about Work Major project involving talking to employers, employees and community groups Over 3000 people involved in 16 regions across New Zealand Including West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Nelson/Marlborough/Tasman Started pre-recession

3. Impact of the recession on migrant employment Unemployment unevenly spread Kiwi first policy Change to skilled migrant categories Business owners employing fewer people

4. Recommendations Provide information on employment law and human rights in relation to employment for both migrant employers and migrant employees Develop codes of practice in partnership with industry groups to guide employers on best practices

5. Recommendations Monitor the working conditions of migrant workers, including those employed under the RSE scheme, with a view to taking remedial action when poor practice is identified

6. Myth 1: Work is nasty Overwhelmingly New Zealanders in a wide variety of work love their jobs People show enthusiasm and pride for the work they do Work is critical to identity and wellbeing

7. Myth 2: Bosses are bad Most bosses are decent and want to be fair Many bosses see their workers like family members Most bosses are responsive to workers needs

8. Myth 3: Workers are lazy Workers responded to job “spread”, new flexibilities to help employers in the recession Majority of workers work hard to get the job done well

9. Discrimination Access to work (pre-employment issues) On-the-job As part of communities

10. Language Speaking own language at work Intercultural understanding

11. Working conditions Long work hours Leave entitlements Pay and conditions Pastoral care (including accommodation)

12. Regional reports

13. www.neon.org.nz