MyHR Blog

The benefits of employees taking annual leave

"How was your weekend?"

Having difficult conversations at work

In our working lives, we all have times when we’re faced with difficult situations and conversations that we’d rather not have.

Performance management: Frequently asked questions

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about the performance management process and how to deal with poor employee performance or behaviour.

Preparing for rises to the minimum wage

Last month, the coalition government announced a "cautious increase" to the national minimum wage, raising it to $23.15 an hour from 1 April 2024.

MyHR product updates: March 2024
Dealing with the death of an employee

It is not uncommon for employers and small businesses to have to respond to the death of an employee – 20% of deaths in NZ in 2021 were of people under the age of 65.

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.

How to get the best out of 90-day trial periods

Just before Christmas, the Government passed the Employment Relations (Trial Periods) Amendment Act 2023, which reinstated the ability for businesses of all sizes to utilise 90-day trial periods for

Setting yourself up for success in 2024

The new year is often a time of reflection, stock-taking, and goal setting, especially as many organisations shut down for a couple of weeks over the festive season, slowing down the pace of life and

Employment law: What to expect from the new government

After some lengthy negotiations, we have a new government (officially New Zealand’s 54th Government), formed in a coalition between the National, ACT, and NZ First parties.