Suspension without pay - Is it ever okay?
Navigating Employee Suspension: When and How to Make Informed Decisions Employee suspension is a sensitive topic in the workplace, often...
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Leah Norman
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Balancing Act: Navigating PIPs and Disciplinary Measures
Fostering Performance and Accountability in the Workplace As an employer in New Zealand, maintaining a productive and harmonious...
Leah Norman
May 20, 20202 min read
Running a disciplinary or performance management process during lockdown (and beyond)
Addressing employee misconduct and performance issues during the Government’s Alert Level 4 lockdown, doesn’t mean that employers are...
Leah Norman
Jan 16, 20194 min read
Employees not working notice periods?
For some staff, the moment they hand in their resignation is the moment they shut down This morning I had a client ring me following the...
Leah Norman
Aug 14, 20182 min read
When is the right time to start to a Performance Management Process?
None of us are perfect. We all know that. The trick is knowing where our imperfections lie. They can be difficult to see, unless someone...
Leah Norman
Apr 12, 20184 min read
Workplace Investigations - The Danger of Delays
An important aspect of any investigation is ensuring it occurs in a timely manner. Conducting proper workplace investigations is a...
Leah Norman
Mar 21, 20184 min read
The Performance Management Process
For organisations to achieve their goals, they must manage people and performance effectively, yet Performance Management is an HR...
Leah Norman
May 25, 20173 min read
The Role of the Support Person
What is the difference between a representative and a support person? Most employers are aware that an employee is entitled to a support...
Leah Norman
Jun 14, 20163 min read
Managing the 90-day trial period - Are you doing it right?
The 90 day trial period was first introduced in 2009 for employers with less than 20 employees. In 2011 the trial period provision was...
Leah Norman
Jan 17, 20162 min read
Terminating under a 90 day Trial Period
If the trial period isn’t going well and the you've decided to dismiss an employee, there are a few things to note... Trial periods can...
Leah Norman
Jun 11, 20153 min read
Are you wearing too many hats?
As a small business owner, you have to wear a lot of different hats – finance, marketing, sales, workplace safety and people management....
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