A Wellington employment lawyer, David Burton, submitted an article to Wellington’s Post newspaper arguing against the government’s working from home measures.
First he claimed it was motivated by the government’s desire to assist Wellington retailers. That’s absolute cock. He’s not alone in that assertion albeit produces no evidence for the very good reasons that he made it up. Not once did the government say that in their announcement.
Rather their action was motivated by common-sense, as is now happening world-wide. Specially, they offer full-time jobs and not unreasonably want applicants to do those jobs full-time on their premises. If applicants don’t want to then they shouldn’t apply.
It’s that simple.
Burton quotes international employment agents Robert Walters saying research shows employees like “working” from home. What a surprise? I don’t doubt that for a minute. Offer them the option of not working at all and being paid for it and surprise, surprise, they’d like that even more.
Robert Walters occupy one our office towers and we’re close to some of their key personnel.
The big problem they currently face is actually finding vacancies in the recession, not finding job applicants.
Burton and his ilk should wake up to the realities about jobs. They’re created by employers who alone, constrained only by various legal elements, determine their details such as where they work. So I repeat; if applicants don’t like those terms, then don’t apply.
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I hope all any any of David Burtons staff now take his written advise and declare we are all working from home Davey boy. Thanks for the support and the article. PS as my home office is in the master bedroom the video will be off for any video meetings.
Agreed…
Another keyboard warrior, who has got egg on his face…
Unless the majority of his clients are the same working from home employees, who by no coincidence seem to like to stay home Monday’s and Fridays…for an extended weekend I would suggest…
The empty carparks on those days tell the story…
While I am sure there are hardworking Wellington employees, in my experience most working government are lazy, overpaid, lack decision making ability and just taking the piss…and hire consultants to remove risk away from themselves…
Having been there, 20% of their employees do 80% of the work..
Pitty more kiwi refuse to believe your complete truth and why those with an IQ are leaving.
Post 2017 escapees won’t spend the rest of their lives supporting the entitled and lazy.
Whether it be Wellington or anywhere else SRJ makes a very valid (and I would say bleedin’ obvious ) point. “If you want to take the mans’ money-do what the man say.”
Shaun firing things up this morning
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