MyHR Blog

Managing employee use of social media

In the modern work environment, employees' use of social media can be an area of concern or tension, especially if an employee's public comments reflect badly on the business or undermine the

Employment and tenancy
: Providing employee accommodation

MyHR often gets questions from clients and employers about whether they can provide accommodation for their employees, and how this affects their remuneration and tax obligations.

Personal grievances in the workplace: Dos and don'ts for employers

Being known as a company whose employees have lodged personal grievances against you is not a reputation any employer wants to acquire.

The crucial role of people management in not-for-profits

People are the heart of every successful not-for-profit (NFP) or community organisation, from managers and employees driving the mission to volunteers providing essential support.

What to do when an employee doesn't work their notice period

What happens when an employee is about to finish employment with the organisation (either because you have decided to end the employment relationship or they have) and fails to turn up to work out

Recovering costs from employees

There are times, as an employer, when you may feel justified in reclaiming money from an employee. The person may have lost company property, broken or damaged your equipment, or they may have

MyHR product updates: July 2024

We’re always looking for ways to improve our HR platform, so you can be sure your people processes are sleek and sturdy, and your organisation is up-to-date with all employment law and industry

Redundancy justification

Redundancy is a dismissal, so all New Zealand employers need to be prepared for scrutiny of any decision they make to restructure their business and make people redundant.

Government wants feedback on work health and safety system

The government wants to hear about people’s experiences with New Zealand’s work health and safety regulatory system: how it’s working, what works well, and what could be improved.

Looking after employees following a restructure

One in two people in the NZ workforce are at high risk of burnout, according to Massey University’s latest wellbeing@work research. That number has doubled since December 2023 and it’s a statistic