MyHR Blog

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

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. 

HR basics: Offboarding

Taking care of the last part of an employee’s tenure may not seem as important as other stages of employment, but regardless of the reason for the person’s exit or how long they’ve been with you,

Paying part-time and casual staff

Managing pay and leave can be a real challenge for business owners and managers, and it’s even harder when your employees don’t work regular hours or have consistent schedules.

Putting yourself first: Why business owners need to prioritise wellbeing

If you own a small business, you know that employee wellbeing plays a crucial role in employee engagement and retention.

Get ready for changes to fixed-term contracts

From 6 December 2023, employers will no longer be able to employ a person on a fixed-term contract that is longer than 2 years (including extensions) or extend a fixed-term contract more than once.

New trends in HR & payroll: The use of AI
What can we learn from Supie’s demise?

The unfortunate demise of Supie, the online supermarket that set out to challenge the “Big 2” supermarket duopoly in NZ, has been all over the news.

Product update: Performance Reviews made easy

We’re excited to announce that MyHR’s game-changing HR software just got even better with our new, updated performance reviews feature.

Taking care in the silly season

For many of us, the lead-up to Christmas is a hectic time. Customers needs their last-minute jobs done, their orders filled, their repairs sorted. And just as all this happens, you’ve got more