MyHR Blog
Posts by: Sylvie Thrush Marsh, Chief Evangelist
23 Apr 2026
Performance & development
8 proven strategies for upskilling employees
You can never guarantee employees are going to be the perfect fit for the job or the company when...
15 Apr 2026
Employee Retention
5 signs for when to promote an employee
Employee satisfaction is a key factor in leading a strong team - regardless of business size or...
14 Apr 2026
Health & Safety
Steps for implementing a workplace drug and alcohol policy in New Zealand
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace can present real problems for employers, exposing your business...
24 Mar 2026
Payroll & Leave Management
Sick leave in NZ: rules, entitlements, and how to manage sick leave abuse
Most people tend to underuse rather than overuse their paid sick leave, which is 10 days a year for...
25 Feb 2026
Remuneration
Remuneration: How to get employee pay right
Money isn’t everything, right? You can read any number of articles on HR or people management...
28 Jan 2026
Workplace wellbeing
Strategies for supporting employees with mental health challenges
Supporting employees experiencing mental health challenges has become an important consideration...
18 Dec 2025
Performance & development
Top challenges supporting employees through the holiday season
We don’t need to emphasise how challenging December can be, for both organisations and employees...
18 Dec 2025
Health & Safety
Preventing and responding to workplace violence
No employer wants their employees to be threatened by or subject to violence at work. But...
12 Dec 2025
Employment law update
Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
The government has announced a 2% increase to the national minimum wage, raising it to $23.95 an...
09 Dec 2025
End of employment
Wrapping up with seasonal employees
Seasonal or short-term employees typically get a lot of attention at the beginning of the...