Surviving the Kiwi heat: Navigating workplace fatigue in the post-summer break recharge
Navigating the aftermath of annual leave/close-down's and unraveling the fatigue conundrum in kiwi workplaces Fatigue remains a...
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Leah Norman
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Balancing Baubles and Benefits
HR and H&S strategies to assist during the festive season As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches with many...
Leah Norman
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Navigating Fixed-Term Agreements: The Case for Permanent Employment
Navigating the Pitfalls of Repeated Fixed-Term Contracts In the dynamic landscape of employment in New Zealand, fixed-term agreements are...
Leah Norman
Sep 4, 20234 min read
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...
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
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Building Bridges with Good Faith: Nurturing a Harmonious Workplace
Understanding "Good Faith" in the Employment Relationship As an employer you will have heard many times that the concept of "Good Faith"...
Leah Norman
Jul 11, 20233 min read
When Employees are unable to perform their contractual duties
Are you ready (willing and able) for it? One of the fundamental principles of the employment relationship in New Zealand is the...
Leah Norman
Jan 26, 20234 min read
Natural Disasters... Who pays?
In light of the recent natural disaster and flooding which is impacting various regions throughout the country, the health, safety and...
Leah Norman
Nov 24, 20225 min read
Breaking the Taboo: Unveiling the Pros and Cons of Pay Transparency in the Workplace
Shedding Light on Pay Transparency: Empowering Employees and Navigating Organizational Challenges Pay transparency and the disclosure of...
Leah Norman
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Induction Construction
How to level up your induction processes to increase buy-in. Conducting a comprehensive induction for new employees is critical for...
Leah Norman
Jun 7, 20225 min read
Managing Sick Leave during the Cold and Flu season
Coughs and Sneezes spread diseases... It’s that time again – cold and flu season, and a great opportunity to explore some of the key...
Leah Norman
May 16, 20222 min read
Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Business Leaders
Business and people leaders who are compassionate and resolute play a crucial role in creating mentally healthy workplaces. Having a...
Leah Norman
Feb 17, 20222 min read
When does Work Experience become Employment?
Work experience placements, vocational placements and internships can be particularly beneficial to students and those looking to get a...
Leah Norman
Jan 25, 20224 min read
Hold on to the Good'uns!
Tips and trick to retain your key people! And here we are - 2022, and what a ride the last 18 months have been! As we soon look to...
Leah Norman
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Refusing Annual Leave Requests
A recent conversation with a prospective client has highlighted the importance of correctly managing employees’ requests for annual...
Leah Norman
Jul 15, 20212 min read
The use of texting in the Employment Relationship
Clearly, mobile phones have, and will continue to, change the way we communicate with each other, including in the workplace, and text...
Leah Norman
May 13, 20214 min read
Can you spot poor mental health in your employees?
With the stress and strain of the modern workplace, more and more of our clients are reporting experiences of being approached by their...
Leah Norman
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Accepting Resignations
An employee might resign from their employment for any number of reasons; to move on to other employment opportunities, to go back to...
Leah Norman
Dec 7, 20202 min read
'Tis the season of giving - Gift giving in the Workplace
Workplace gift giving can be a blessing and a curse for employers. On the one hand it brings out the generous, team-oriented qualities in...
Leah Norman
Oct 16, 20205 min read
Hungover Employees?
What can you do to minimise the chance your employees show up to work sporting a hangover? And, what to do when they do? For many of us,...
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