From collectivism to individualism in New Zealand employment relations Erling Rasmussen and Felicity Lamm The University of Auckland The shift from collectivism to individualism in New Zealand employment relations has been rapid and triggered profound employment relationship changes. This paper overviews the growth in individual employee rights prompted by public policy changes. In particular, ...

This paper investigates the tensions which can arise between a multinational company=s global strategies and local pressures for autonomy, particularly in the area of employment relations. The paper is based upon research undertaken in an Australian plant which was acquired by an overseas-owned multinational corporation in 1989. We examine the relevance of both global and local factors, as well...

This paper critically analyses the background and impacts of the promulgation of three new labour laws in China in 2008. Drawing on qualitative data collected from interviews with various actors, the paper illustrates how the enactment of these laws has led to the emergence of new actors in the labour market and employment relations. Whilst not all these actors are new, or equally influential, ...