KEY POINTS:
EEO's Diversity Awards celebrate employers who take advantage of our diverse population by encouraging and supporting diversity.
"Last year's new Diversity Award attracted 16 entries from a range of large and small workplaces which were taking innovative approaches to maximising the potential of their workforces. All the signs are that New Zealand's skills shortage will continue to deepen this year and recruiting, retaining and motivating the best people continues to be a challenge facing all employers," says EEO Trust chief executive Philippa Reed.
"Last year's entries focused on new migrants, women, young people and a range of ethnicities. They were inspiring stories which demonstrate the Kiwi attitudes of tolerance, innovation and inclusion. We share these stories with other employers needing new employment strategies for an evolving labour market.
"As well as the new diversity focus, the EEO Trust Work & Life Awards will continue to recognise work-life programmes and initiatives.
"Support for work-life balance is a key part of any employer's branding as it enables the increasing number of people with outside commitments and interests to contribute fully at work."
The deadline for EEO Trust Work & Life Awards entries is July 24.
