MyHR Blog

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

Workplace trials in New Zealand

We often receive queries about the use of workplace trials or tests during the hiring process: should they be paid or unpaid? Involve real tasks or simulations? One hour, a day, or a month-long?

Mindful high performance: Hacks to optimise performance

There are many things that contribute to performing our best at work, from team dynamics and company culture to individual factors in our personal and professional lives.

The dos and don’ts of withdrawing a job offer
Time for your HR health check?

Businesses of all sizes often have the “HR health check” as a to-do which never quite gets completed. While any time is a good time to get your house in order, the start of a new year presents a real

Top tips for surviving the Christmas party season

Updated: 22 November 2024

For most people, the Christmas season is an exciting time. A long year is coming to an end, holidays are near, and summer is here (or almost). Then there's the work Xmas

Contractors vs employees: how to get it right

Employee or independent contractor? At MyHR, we get regularly asked this question and there seems to be some genuine confusion about the differences.

Employer obligations when selling your business

It's not every day a business owner leaves their company. Employees may resign or be moved on, but we wanted to address this less common but still twisty situation.

3 common health & safety mistakes

No business wants to have a work-related death or a serious work-related injury on their hands, but unfortunately, New Zealand’s workplace health & safety record is far from gleaming. 

Why outsourcing your HR team and tech to the same company makes sense

Getting the right blend of people and technology for your company can be a tricky exercise. You’ve got to know your stuff, take the time to research which digital tools are available, and more