A lack of resources on the front line of home care
Mōrena kiritata,
A Manawatū care worker, who didn't want to be named over fear of losing her job, said home care workers were not being provided masks and were being abused by patients for the lack of precautions.
She and her colleagues visited up to 20 vulnerable patients a day. They were deeply afraid of spreading the virus.
Some patients told her they would have refused to let her in were they not so dependent on her help and some workers were refusing to work until they have the proper protective gear they need to keep themselves and their patients safe.
Home care workers are stuck between wanting to help and do their jobs and being afraid to spread the virus, should they buy their own equipment or be supplied? What are your thoughts?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
Kiwisaver Changes
Has your accountant told you about recent changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates and how they may affect wages and payroll calculations?
These updates can have flow-on effects for both employers and employees, and understanding them early helps avoid surprises.
Many business owners rely on their accountant not just for compliance, but for timely communication and practical guidance when changes occur.
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Wanted: Older Female Rabbit to Adopt
I'm looking for an older female rabbit to adopt as a companion for my desexed male Arlo.
He is sweet but a little bit bossy so an ideal companion would be gentle and happy to let him wear the pants, so to speak.
Once bonded they would live their best rabbit lives sharing a large insulated hutch in a 20m x 3m outside enclosure on a lovely peaceful farm in Ashhurst.
His female companion recently passed away and he is really missing having the company of another rabbit.
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