It’s time for New Zealand workplaces to aim for a better and more thriving future, for all of us.

"The last decade has seen a massive increase in effort, time and money invested in “health and safety” – yet workers continue to be seriously injured and killed at work in unsurprisingly predictable and sobering numbers. Trying harder isn’t working. We need to demonstrate “care” by trying smarter."

Francois Barton outlines why we need to aim for a thriving future, on Workers' Memorial Day and World Day for Health and Safety at Work today.