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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 most employees. But occasionally, employers have to deal with workers who misuse or abuse their

New leave legislation to replace the Holidays Act

The government has introduced the Employment Leave Bill to parliament. The bill will replace the Holidays Act 2003 and aims to simplify the accrual, use, and payment of employee leave, especially

7 common performance review mistakes

For many people, the term performance review conjures up a lot of negativity and even anxiety. This has become a such an issue that many HR pundits have been writing about the pointlessness of the

Remuneration: How to get employee pay right

Money isn’t everything, right? You can read any number of articles on HR or people management explaining how employees prefer to be recognised by things other than money (we’ve written a few ourselves

The Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill: New changes passed into law in 2026

Employers need to be aware of significant changes to employment regulations now the Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill has passed into law (on 21 February 2026).

How to run a great performance review (5 tips + examples)

Good performance reviews work. What’s more, they can help businesses of all sizes achieve results.

Strategies for supporting employees with mental health challenges

Supporting employees experiencing mental health challenges has become an important consideration for many businesses in New Zealand.

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.

Top challenges supporting employees through the holiday season

We don’t need to emphasise how challenging December can be, for both organisations and employees alike. For sectors like retail and hospitality, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the

Preventing and responding to workplace violence

No employer wants their employees to be threatened by or subject to violence at work. But statistics show that violence is all too common in NZ workplaces: