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Employer question: How do I use a 90 day trial safely?
#yourquestionsanswered How should an employer go about employing and dismissing people on a 90 day trial? With the new government's...
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Employer question: What is 'gardening leave'?
#yourquestionsanswered What does it mean to put an employee on gardening leave, and do they have to agree? Garden leave is when an...
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Employer question: What does 'good faith' mean in an employment relationship?
#yourquestionsanswered How do you act in good faith, and why should you? Acting in good faith is a legislated requirement for both...
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Employer Guide: Paying your employees on public holidays
A general guide to how to work out who to pay what on public holidays this festive season.
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What are some of the biggest challenges facing Kiwi employers this year?
Its an election year, the cost of living is high and some industries are still reeling from Covid. What does this mean for employers?...
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Five ways to... ensure that your employment policies are working well
#fivewaysto Strong employment policies not only protect your organization but also contribute to a fair and productive work environment....
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What is pay equity and how does this impact your business?
#yourquestionsanswered An employee can raise a pay equity claim with their employer if they do work that is (or was historically)...
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Your questions answered: How do I deal with frequent absenteeism?
#yourquestionsanswered When an employee fails to turn up for work without letting you know, it can really throw a spanner in the works....
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How would HR support benefit my business?
Why we are the support team you need!
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 2)
Personal grievance? What does that mean? What should you do if you receive one?
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Your questions answered: What is constructive dismissal?
#yourquestionsanswered Constructive dismissal is something we get asked about frequently. so lets break it down. What is constructive...
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Employer Guide: What are Personal Grievances (Part 1)
#employerguide What does it mean if you receive a personal grievance and what should you do? What does it mean when a grievance is...
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Minimum wage is going up: How to make sure your business is ready!
#employerhowto The minimum wage is currently $21.20 but will increase by CPI of 7.2% at the end of the financial year. Make sure your...
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Mythbusting Mondays: Casual Employment
Casual employment is a tricky one to get right... and some employers think it can be a good way to get around employment entitlements
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Five ways... to empower your team
Want a team that is empowered in the workplace? Here's five quick ways that you can start creating this environment
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Employer Guide: What is medical incapacity?
When do I use it and how do I use it?
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5 Ways to... Navigate the Great Resignation
The Great Resignation or The Big Quit is a growing phenomenon which is affecting businesses in USA, Europe and even China. A recent AUT...
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5 Ways to... Implement change
#5waysto With all of the challenges the pandemic has thrown up, pivoting to move with the times is a key way your business can not just...
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Employer Guide: Writing a job description
Job descriptions are sometimes misunderstood and very often under-utilised. What is the purpose of a job description? How can you write a...
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Employer Guide To: Watertight policies
"The most common thing that will get a business into trouble is the lack of clear policies" Having clear policies in place is the...
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