Articles tagged with Choice

New Free Mental Health Toolkit Boosts Workplace Productivity for Businesses

1 month ago | 202 views

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey launched a free Business Mental Health Toolkit to help small and medium-sized businesses improve workplace productivity by addressing mental health. The toolkit offers confidential support through the Groov app, 24/7 counselling via text or call, and in-person services, aiming to reduce barriers like cost associated with Employee Assistance Programmes. This initiative is part of the Government’s broader mental health plan to enhance access to support, increase frontline workers, and improve crisis response.

Tags: mental health workplace productivity Matt Doocey Employee Assistance Programmes EAP Groov app mental health toolkit Access and Choice mental health support

Challenging the Status Quo: The Impact of Regulatory Growth on Society

9 months ago | 871 views

The speaker expresses skepticism towards the theme of the conference, "Regulation 2025 to 2050: Disruption, Change, and Continuity," highlighting the negative impact of regulatory growth on resources, project viability, and culture. They discuss the need for regulatory reform in New Zealand, emphasizing the importance of addressing housing affordability and productivity challenges. The speaker advocates for greater public scrutiny of regulatory initiatives to ensure cost-effective benefits and urges a shift towards more efficient and transparent regulatory practices.

Tags: Regulation Change Continuity Public Choice Economics Housing Democracy Regulatory Failure Productivity Paradox Public Choice Origins

Government Invests $30 Million to Expand State-Integrated Schools for Student Growth

10 months ago | 1508 views

The Government is investing $30 million to support roll growth in state-integrated schools, providing more choice for parents in their child's education. This funding will create up to 1,250 new student places over four years, using cost-effective designs and offsite manufactured buildings. Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasizes the importance of integrated schools in meeting community needs and ensuring high-quality education options for students and teachers to thrive.

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