Why your business needs a professional ‘pre-nup’
Taking on a new employee is like entering into any new relationship. Until you get to know each other, it’s a case of building...
Make sure remote workers don’t become too flexible
The recent teacher strikes saw parents the length of the country juggling kids and work commitments. Many employers will have been sympathetic to the...
New domestic violence leave law
Happy employees are productive employees – and that goes for home life as well as the office environment. While as an employer it is not...
The flexible working week
Flexible work arrangements are becoming increasingly popular in workplaces across New Zealand. Why? Because being flexible about how, when and where people work makes...
Employee feedback is crucial
Employee feedback is vital to the ongoing development of your employees and to your business as a whole. After all, a business is only...
Managing diversity – or tokenism?
Workplace diversity is a topic receiving a fair amount of attention these days. A diverse workforce is one that focuses on the inclusion of employees...
What to expect in HR this year
As I ease back into work after the Christmas break, I’ve been pondering the year ahead. What challenges are ahead for Bay of Plenty...
Take a real holiday break
With the summer holidays almost upon us, let’s consider how to make the most of our break from work. By that, I mean taking a...
Christmas Party Crossing Christmas party lines
The office Christmas party is an occasion many Kiwis look forward to all year. It’s the ideal opportunity for employees and employers to get...
HR excellence looks like this
It’s business awards season, the time for our local businesses to shine. It’s always exciting to learn about what these great local businesses have achieved,...
Will the gender pay gap ever close?
This year marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. We led the world 125 years ago in granting women the right...
Grievance 90 Day Grievance Free Trial Period
The 90-day Grievance Free Trial Period came into effect in 2009. While not mandatory, the existing legislation is now firmly embedded into our employment...
The living wage and its alternatives
The Living Wage is calculated independently each year by the New Zealand Family Centre Social Policy Unit. It’s based around the concept of establishing...