Where to start? A quick guide for employers (in plain English) following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Check out how we worked with national outdoor enthusiasts Hunting & Fishing New Zealand to run a data driven, people focused engagement survey.

Yes, we are talking about Covid!

With so much chatter about The Great Resignation and the negative vibe that this creates for employers, the need for some positivity is clear. This is our response.

With Omicron lurking on our doorstep, it’s time for employers to get sorted. We’ve put together this blog to help you figure out what to do next.

As owners and managers grapple with the upcoming changes, our team are here to translate what it means and provide you with support.

The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is wellbeing. We think this is timely given how Covid has changed our worlds. We encourage you to take a moment to think and reach out, ask how they are doing and listen. Small things can make all the difference.

Employers are asking more and more questions about temporary variations to pay and wage subsidies. Time to answer some of your questions.

Bamboozled by what employers are and are not meant to do? This blog applies current law to real life and hopefully answers your questions! Stay safe everyone and look after each other.

Fair enough. Fear not though. We’ve translated the recent changes into plain English.

Sick leave entitlements are increasing. The date is upon us - 24 July. We’ve created this guide to help simplify your payroll headaches.

These changes mean employers of migrant workers will need become accredited with Immigration NZ. Join us to understand what this means and what is needed.

1 April 2021 is upon us. Minimum wage is going up and its Easter. This means when you next run payroll there are a few checks to do.

A quick plain English update on the Privacy Act change (1 December 2020). It’s not everyone’s favourite subject – we thought you’d appreciate a few highlights from an employment perspective.

Hiring? Hold firm and only hire great people!

Covid-19 information to support employers - Regional Business Partner funding for HR support, Resurgence Wage Subsidy, Wage Subsidy Extension, Leave Support Scheme, Income Relief Scheme.

If you are a small or medium sized business and need people related advice and support, you may qualify for Covid-19 funding for HR services.

On 5 June 2020 the Government announced eligibility changes to the Extended Wage Subsidy Scheme.

We know that many business owners and managers are struggling with the very idea of having to make people redundant – where this is inevitable, the income relief payment may help your thinking.

On 14 May 2020 the Government announced an eight-week extension to the current Wage Subsidy Scheme.