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The new Employment Leave Act may not come into force until August 2028; however, there are some significant changes that may well impact which contract you use, in order to future-proof yourself for that change. Key definitionsThe act introduces a number of new definitions, which I will lay out as
Even though it is definitely an employer’s market out there at the moment, there is still a lot of recruitment activity, and candidates, particularly the really great ones, have choices. So, how do you stand out from the crowd? The biggest error The biggest error is writing a job description,
When problems show up at work—missed deadlines, tension in teams, communication breakdowns—they’re usually symptoms, not the real issue. These will often come to a head through staff complaints, and quick fixes might smooth things over, but they don’t solve what’s actually driving the problem. Why Root Cause Analysis Matters Getting
Managing a difficult employee can be uncomfortable, but it should be handled with both fairness and clarity. The key is to focus on behaviour and impact, not personality. A “problem employee” is usually someone whose actions repeatedly disrupt the team, ignore expectations, or undermine performance. Before acting, check your own
Are you going to waste 10 minutes today? For the vast majority of us the answer is “yup, and the rest!”. Many of you who have interacted with me will have heard me talk about the fact that 10 minutes per day = 40 hours per year, or 2% of
Christmas parties are a hotbed of entertainment for HR consultants to write their memoirs on “the stupid things people do”… so here are some top tips to avoid a mention The Christmas party If you spend nearly 2,000 hours a year in the company of the same people there are
Boss V’s Mate In small businesses, the lines between “boss” and “mate” can blur easily. You work closely together, often socialise outside of work, and know the ins and outs of each other’s lives. While this makes for a strong, connected team, it can also create challenges—especially when tough conversations
What KPI’s Really Tell Us Traditional KPI’s like sales results, completed projects, and financial returns are great at showing us what has happened. But they reflect the end results of our efforts, not the story behind how we got there. The Power of Soft Competencies If we want to influence
We all want to believe the best about our team, but even great workplaces can face dishonesty. Whether it’s cutting corners, misusing company resources, or outright theft. Detecting early warning signs isn’t about becoming suspicious of everyone; it’s about staying alert, protecting your investment, and ensuring fair play for the
Hi Guys Well the government announced that compulsory employer contributions to Kiwisaver will increase to 4% over the next 2 years. This no great surprise, and actually about 15 years later than expected. When Kiwisaver was launched in 2007 the employer contribution was to increase to 4% by 2011. Add
