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Nick Stanley

Nick Stanley
Nick comes from a diverse writing and publishing background, with a Masters degree in Creative Writing and a Diploma in Journalism. He has worked in variety of environments, from a busy newsroom to local and central government offices, and various private-sector firms. He has developed a keen interest in HR strategies and believes in the incredible power of collaborative effort.

Recent Posts

10 proven strategies for motivating employees

Everyone agrees that it's far better to have a team of motivated, engaged people at your workplace. The business will be more productive and more profitable.

Restructuring to get rid of an employee

Initiating a restructure that will end in redundancy might seem like an easy way to exit an employee who underperforms, is disruptive, or doesn’t fit into the team or company environment. But here’s

Why performance reviews are important

If you did a quick whip-round of business owners, managers, and employees, it might be hard to find many fans of performance reviews. They can be time-consuming, confronting, stressful, and costly.

Why employee onboarding matters (and how to get it right in 2025)

Nothing says “Welcome to the company, we're stoked you're joining us” like a good onboarding process.

5 reasons why leave management is important in 2025

When it comes to managing and recording employee leave, it might be easy to take the “she'll be right” approach. But there are some really good reasons why you should diligently manage, track, and

10 reasons top performers leave their jobs: Expert tips for employee retention

Keeping good employees is vital to your company's success. Good employees help drive and grow your business.

Recovering costs from employees

There are times, as an employer, when you may feel justified in reclaiming money from an employee. The person may have lost company property, broken or damaged your equipment, or they may have

Taking care in the silly season

For many of us, the lead-up to Christmas is a hectic time. Customers needs their last-minute jobs done, their orders filled, their repairs sorted. And just as all this happens, you’ve got more

Exit interviews: all you need to know

Interviewing an employee who is leaving the business is good practice, particularly if you are regularly losing good people or an employee’s resignation has come out of the blue. 

Top recruitment tips for New Zealand businesses

To really thrive, businesses need a cohesive team of talented people. Building that team starts with the recruitment process: finding the best person for each role and the company.