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The complete employee onboarding checklist

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

Advantages of integrated leave management & payroll systems

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

Top things to look for in a payroll service

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. 

10 common employment agreement mistakes

In New Zealand, an employment agreement is the fundamental legal document between an employer and an employee.

Getting employment agreements and HR compliance right

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%

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

The perfect HR system for your business and staff management

Is MyHR right for your business? We asked the experts (our clients!) about their experiences with MyHR – what they love and what types of businesses they would recommend us to.

Workplace drug testing

The issues of drugs at work is a major concern to many employers. But how significant is this problem in New Zealand workplaces?

The right employment agreement

The case of a “casual” nanny who was sacked by text message getting paid out more than $5K highlights the importance of getting the nature of the employment relationship and the supporting

Misconduct: Make sure you get the process right

A case of a caregiver in Nelson being awarded over $6,000 compensation because of procedural flaws in her dismissal - despite her behaviour being serious misconduct - highlights the need to get the