This report summarises the key findings of a survey of Canterbury employers run by the Department of Labour in September-October 2011. The survey was designed to better understand the impact the earthquakes have had on workplaces located in Christchurch city, Waimakariri, Selwyn and Banks peninsula. The main aim was to learn the effects of the earthquakes, how employers are responding, and to identify their ongoing challenges and needs.
Only the initial findings from the survey are covered in this report. Further analysis will explore the findings in more detail, including looking at what helped firms to continue to operate, such as changes to work and staffing arrangements.