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LOOK AT THE REWARDS
A quick summary of how training pays off. ...Read more 
BETTER PEOPLE
A skilled workforce is vital for business success. ...Read more
GREATER LOYALTY
Training shows your commitment to them. They'll return the favour. ...Read more
IMPROVED SYSTEMS
Training sets the scene for ongoing improvements. ...Read more
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HELPING YOU TO LIVE UP TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
How can training help you to comply with the law? ...Read more
LITERACY, NUMERACY SUPPORT
Tertiary providers delivering workplace literacy programmes ...Read more
Literacy, Numeracy Support
Is literacy a problem
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A large proportion of the New Zealand adult workforce has some degree of difficulty with reading, writing and numeracy. Some research puts this as high as 43%.
Changing technology, globalisation, and an increasing focus on quality are all contributing to the demand for a more literate and numerate workforce.
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Is literacy an issue at your workplace
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Probably, but this will be more or less obvious in different worksites. Some employees will tell you quite clearly that they have problems, others will not.
While many people with poor literacy and numeracy skills appear to manage very well, never underestimate the impact this has on a person’s life both at work and at home.
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What can you do?
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Discuss this with your employees but do this discretely and in private. Before you raise the subject, make sure you have something constructive to offer. A promise to find some help for them may be enough.
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More Information
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Additional general information on this topic is available here. ...Read more
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Comprehensive Advice
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There is a lot of support and funding available from a variety of sources. The best single point of contact is an organisation called Workbase who specialise in workforce literacy. Workbase offer extensive support, advice and training programmes in the workplace. They can also help access funding from the Workplace Literacy Fund.
Go to the Workbase website
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Contact Information
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To contact a local literacy provider, use the lists below supplied by Workbase:
Map of provider locations: Click here to view map
List of provider locations: Click here to view provider list
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