This report examines the attitudes towards and experiences of work-life balance of New Zealand employees and employers, with a particular focus on the availability and uptake of flexible working arrangements. The study was designed to provide a benchmark for future assessment of the impact of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working Arrangements) Amendment Act 2007.
The report summarises the key findings of two surveys, one of 1,100 employers and the other of 1,004 employees, undertaken in April – May 2008. The surveys were conducted by Research New Zealand on behalf of the Department of Labour.