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Changes coming to the Employment Relations Act

Some significant changes to employment regulations are on the horizon now the coalition government has introduced the Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill to parliament.

8 traits of a good manager

Everyone has experienced working with good (and bad) managers and we all know how important a boss can be to workplace motivation and performance - not just individually but the team as a whole.

Terminating employment due to medical incapacity

People often get injured or suffer from illness. For minor ailments like a broken arm or a flu, employees are able to take sick leave or unpaid leave while they recover.

When an employee is no longer

HR basics: Employment agreements

In our ongoing series of articles on fundamental HR and people management practices, we take a look at the cornerstone document of the employment relationship: the employment agreement.

What makes a compelling employee value proposition?

When it comes to hiring in today’s labour market, talented people are looking for more than just an attractive salary. Employees want to work for organisations that offer a range of benefits and

10 ways to develop and maintain a strong company culture

The term 'culture' might be easy to define in pleasing words, but it can be much harder to grab hold of in daily business. Company culture can fall into the 'nice to have' space, but then be ignored

3 company policies you should have in writing

Putting important company policies and procedures in writing makes good sense.

Extreme weather events FAQs

Business owners and employees across Aotearoa New Zealand are occasionally faced with extreme weather events. Intense rainfall and storm-force winds can lead to power cuts, building damage, and

How to have 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.

Seasonal hiring: Best practices for Kiwi employers

For businesses that experience seasonal peaks, staffing up for the busy period can make or break your season.