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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.

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Effectively managing and resolving employee conflict
by Nick Stanley — 13 Sep 2019

In the course of writing the piece about dealing with difficult employees, I came across an in-depth study into conflict in New Zealand workplaces. Published in 2014, the research found that one in

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Managing employee issues before you need disciplinary
by Nick Stanley — 29 Aug 2019

From the regular news reports of businesses having employee issues that need to be resolved by the Employment Relations Authority or the Employment Court, you’d be forgiven for thinking that New
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Running an effective disciplinary process meeting
by Nick Stanley — 05 Jul 2019

Meeting with the employee is an essential step in the disciplinary process. It gives the person a fair opportunity to respond to any concerns about their behaviour or allegations of misconduct made
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Tips for building and maintaining good employee relationships
by Nick Stanley — 15 May 2019

Humans are social animals (to quote Aristotle). We rely on each other and naturally look to develop close social relationships with other people.
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The complete employee onboarding checklist
by Nick Stanley — 20 Mar 2019

Updated: 25 February 2025

The candidate interviews are done, you've made the decision on the right person for the role, and they've accepted the job offer. Good news. Now you can start planning your
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Advantages of integrated leave management & payroll systems
by Nick Stanley — 20 Feb 2019

In some of our other posts, we've looked at how important it is for businesses to get payroll and leave management right.

It is not unusual for these two functions to be run independently of each

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Top things to look for in a payroll service
by Nick Stanley — 14 Jan 2019

Payroll is a big part of any business. It includes every employee, from paying and recording their salary or wages to calculating bonuses, benefits, deductions, taxes, and leave. 
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10 common employment agreement mistakes
by Nick Stanley — 05 Sep 2018

In New Zealand, an employment agreement is the fundamental legal document between an employer and an employee.
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Getting employment agreements and HR compliance right
by Nick Stanley — 20 Jul 2018

For many small and medium-sized companies, ensuring all your HR processes and documentation are in order and meet your legal obligations can be a tough challenge.
Retaining key people while your company is growing at 175%
by Nick Stanley — 13 Mar 2018

Epicurean Dairy are a New Zealand-based gourmet dairy company, marketing their products under The Collective brand.

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