EEO & Diversity Research

Pasifika people work in lowest skilled jobs

The latest figures confirm that more Pasifika and  Māori work predominately in lower skilled jobs such as manufacturing and administration than European.  The data from Statistics NZ also show that over the last four years the number of people working in highly skilled areas such as managerial or health sector roles has risen and at the same time there’s been a drop in numbers working in the lower skill categories. 

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Unsporting Cultural Stereotypes Prevent Promotion

New research from Massey University shows that while Māori and Pasifika sports players are well represented on the field, it’s the opposite when it comes to senior roles in sports management.  A PhD student, Ryan Holland, undertook the first ever formal review of ethnic people in sports governance.  He says while New Zealand celebrates Māori and Pasifika players in teams such as the All Blacks and Silver Ferns just five percent move onto sports governance roles.  

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Step in to support your migrant workers

A study from the UK about migrant care workers showed that people with black skin were discriminated against the most by colleagues, managers and clients.  The study concludes that it’s up to employers to prevent racism and discrimination as this will improve morale across the whole organisation.  It advises managers to support their staff who are being targeted as racism leads to a drop in their quality of work. 

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