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FMA's New Survey Sparks Concerns Over Workplace Trust

5/22/2025

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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand has introduced a mandatory weekly survey for staff to monitor work hours and activities from May 12 to June 6. Employment experts warn this could distort data and foster micromanagement, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture. They advocate for more balanced methods to evaluate workload.

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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand has introduced a mandatory weekly survey for staff to monitor work hours and activities from May 12 to June 6. Employment experts warn this could distort data and foster micromanagement, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture. They advocate for more balanced methods to evaluate workload.