http://www.skillsstrategy.govt.nz/employers-business-owners/ http://www.skillsstrategy.govt.nz/employers-business-owners/show/139 <p>What do people think of National's proposal for a probationary period for new employees for SMEs?</p><br><br>Posted to: Probationary period Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:20:43 +1200 http://www.skillsstrategy.govt.nz/employers-business-owners/show/139 http://www.skillsstrategy.govt.nz/employers-business-owners/show/126 <p>Hi all <br /> <br />We've finished our first week of public meetings. <br /> <br />One of the things that has come up over and over again is a concern about the need for us to find a way to connect with small business owners and workers to make sure we build their needs into the strategy. <br /> <br />We always knew that it was going to be a big ask to get small business along to meetings - particularly meetings held during the day. But I'd be really interested in any views about the things we might be able to do to give small business owners and workers the best chance to provide us with ideas. <br /> <br />Does this forum work? Or can we expect written submissions? <br /> <br />cheers <br />Monique</p><br><br>Posted to: Consulting with small business Thu, 15 May 2008 18:35:55 +1200 http://www.skillsstrategy.govt.nz/employers-business-owners/show/126