Links
New Zealand
Future Work/Employment Issues
Jobs Letter http://www.jobsletter.org.nz/index.htm
Published every 2 - 3 weeks, Jobs Letter is an online newsletter that reports what is said, what is planned and what is done in the job market of New Zealand.
Futures Trust http://www.futurestrust.org.nz
An independent non-profit organisation whose members aim to identify developments and changes affecting the lives and aspirations of New Zealanders, and to promote debate about possible futures.
Practical Help for Portfolio and Self Employed People
Workinfo http://www.workinfo.govt.nz/
Information on the responsibilities of employers, employees, contractors, self employed, principals and others in relation to New Zealand's Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act.
HomebizBuzz http://www.homebizbuzz.co.nz
An informative, easy to use site, brimming with ideas and network contacts. A professional site for small business owners.
Business Information Zone Description: www.biz.org.nz is the whole-of-government business portal designed to make it easier to run your business. It acts as an online business adviser, providing a gateway to business resources.
XtraMSN Business http://xtramsn.co.nz/business
Xtra's Business Pages with resources for businesses
Wellington Chamber of Commerce http://www.wgtn-chamber.co.nz
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has been in the business of encouraging regional development and representing the region's wealth creators - its businesses - since 1856. It has a role in advocacy, networking, events, training and informing, mentoring, BIZ Programme, and Trade Services.
Wellington City Libraries http://www.wcl.govt.nz/popular/businesspages.html
Links and resources for career changes and small businesses.
Kiwi Ingenuity http://www.kiwiingenuity.net
Resources for those who are in inventive Businesses. Monthly Inventor Meetings at a Inventors Studio in Titahi Bay. Porirua City to explain and for support.
40+ Employment Support Trust http://www.matureemploy.inet.net.nz
The 40+ Employment Support Trust offers support to job seekers aged forty and over who live in the Christchurch region of New Zealand
Older Worker Issues
Worklife http://www.worklife.com.au/
Australasian organisation providing tools and workshops for career changes. Considerable information of assistances to career changers later in life.
Wellington City Council Libraries http://www.wcl.govt.nz/popular/careerchange.html
This guide outlines the resources available to you at Wellington City Libraries. The largest collection will be found at Central, but smaller collections can be found at the branch libraries. This guide also provides links to a number of online job and career-related resources, which experienced or mature workers may find useful
New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing http://www3.vuw.ac.nz/ageing-institute/
The New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing is an initiative from Victoria University of Wellington. Its mission is to foster understanding of such issues through promoting multidisciplinary research, in partnership with other interested organisations and individuals.
Age Concern http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/
A not-for-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people, advocating positive healthy ageing for people of all ages
Overseas
Future Work/Employment Issues
Civicus http://www.civicus.org
CIVICUS is an international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world.
Practical Help for Portfolio and Self Employed People
The Working Centre www.theworkingcentre.org
From Ontario, Canada, a volunteer inspired venture that seeks to give individuals and groups access to tools and opportunities to become involved in the building of community.
Older Worker Issues
American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org/
A huge site of a huge American organisation covering all matters from ongoing learning, health, work, computers and technology and research
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