MyHR Blog

Having a team of high-performing employees is the goal for any organisation, and people typically want to be good at their job. But we all know that employee performance isn’t a static thing and can

In an employment context, the disciplinary process is a formal tool for managing and correcting poor performance or inappropriate behaviour. It helps employers work through issues with employees and

Most people have heard of mediation. In the context of employment, mediation is a free and confidential tool to resolve problems.

But what does that mean in practice? Who’s involved? What happens

Let’s just come out and say it: sexual harassment, in any shape or form, is completely unacceptable. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the street, in a bar, at home, or in the workplace, everyone has the

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

In our working lives, we all have times when we’re faced with difficult situations and conversations that we’d rather not have.

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

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

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about the performance management process and how to deal with poor employee performance or behaviour.

In any workplace, there will be some testy times between employees. Thankfully, many disagreements and disputes are minor and get resolved without management having to step in. Occasionally though,