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Gill South

Gill South

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Managing employees' social media activity

In the modern work environment, employees' use of social media can be an area of concern or tension, especially if their public comments reflect badly on the business or undermine the organisation’s

Personal grievances: Dos and don'ts to avoid risk

Being known as a company whose employees have lodged personal grievances against you is not a reputation any employer wants to acquire.

Looking after employees following a restructure

One in two people in the NZ workforce are at high risk of burnout, according to Massey University’s latest wellbeing@work research. That number has doubled since December 2023 and it’s a statistic

Recruitment tips in an employer’s market

If you’ve been hiring over the last 3 years, you’re probably thinking, recruiting is never easy. You’re either waiting for applications to trickle in (as you were in 2021 and 2022) or you’re drowning

Returning to the office and hybrid work

For lots of SME business owners, the new environment of hybrid working and having your employees in and out of the workplace is not always a positive consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024

You’re not alone if you feel like your business is sailing close to the wind financially. This is the time of year, with short months and summer holidays when cash flow can be a real struggle.

Putting yourself first: Why business owners need to prioritise wellbeing

If you own a small business, you know that employee wellbeing plays a crucial role in employee engagement and retention.

Accredited Employer Work Visa

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) was launched in May 2022 for applications, replacing six temporary work visas and, as at 11 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand had approved 85,742 AEWV