Learn the tricks and pitfalls of hiring a new employee on a 90 day trial. Understand the rules of 90 day trials before you make an expensive mistake.

What do New Zealand Employers need to know about requests for flexible working arrangements? Find out what you need to do if an employees asks to work from home.

The most common mistakes employers make when it comes to applying or granting leave, and how to avoid them.

For many small and medium business owners, redundancy is one of the hardest employment processes they will face. You might be under financial pressure. Sales may have slowed down. You may need to restructure your business to survive. Or technology and changing customer demand may mean a role simply no longer fits your operation. But here’s the problem. In New Zealand, redundancy is not just a business decision. It is a legal process. Even when an employer has genuine comme

What do you need to do, as an employer, when your workers are not getting on? Read more to find out why it pays not to ignore it.

Receiving a personal grievance from an employee is stressful. It can be tempting to ignore it and hope it goes away. Read this blog to find out what your first response should be.

Fixed Term Contracts may seem like a perfect solution but it is important to understand when and how they can be used.

Making a mistake when terminating an employee can be costly and stressful. Find out what mistakes employers make most often, and how to avoid them.

Learn what must be included in an employment agreement in New Zealand, including legal requirements, essential clauses, and best practices for employers.

This recent ERA victory for our client highlights the importance of strong HR practices, sound employment law advice and support from experts like us.

As an NZ employer, you have a legal duty to manage risks to mental health and wellbeing. That includes taking “all practicable steps” to prevent harm caused by workplace stress under the Health and Safety at Work Act. According to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, nearly 1 in 4 Kiwi workers experience high levels of work-related stress. For small businesses, the impact can be magnified if fewer people means more pressure on each role, and less margin for downtime.

Small business owners facing similar challenges may also find that small changes can have big results. The potential advantages of tailored HR solutions are significant, and investing in workplace culture is more than just avoiding grievances. It facilitates an environment where employees can excel, ultimately generating greater success for the business.

Even if they've crashed the work car, you should proceed carefully if you're thinking about deducting from an employee's wages.

Running a business already comes with a long to-do list. You're navigating breaks, casual contracts, complaints, and conflict. Get one thing wrong, and the consequences can be costly. Here are some of the common questions we get asked by our clients.

If you’ve ever had an employee raise a grievance — and it wasn’t something that could be resolved over a coffee or quick phone call — you’ll know how quickly things can get complicated. If you're off to mediation, here's a quick breakdown of what to expect...

Let’s be honest — you didn’t go into business to become an HR expert. But somewhere between hiring your first employee and now juggling rosters, policies, and payroll, HR’s landed squarely on your plate. And with it? Stress, confusion, and the constant worry of getting it wrong. We see you.

here are a lot of helpful documents and 'nice to have' processes, but the top three things we recommend every employer prioritises getting right are:

Too many Kiwi business owners get caught off guard by HR issues that could have been prevented with the proactive systems in place.

The construction industry is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy, yet managing HR in this sector comes with unique challenges.

Let’s Take the Stress Out of the Festive Season! Here's our top tips for employers this Christmas so you can focus on your time with family!