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Leah Norman
Feb 7, 20235 min read
New Year Burnout - it's a thing!
Peak exhaustion in a physical and mental landscape affected by the ongoing pandemic, flooding and cyclones, post-holiday blues, pressures...
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
Jan 19, 20235 min read
What's a better offer - Wages or Salary?
And what really is the difference? You have a lot of decisions to make when you hire an employee. One of the biggest decisions is whether...
Leah Norman
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Stress-Free Holidays
Managing Stress and Promoting Mental Health for Business Owners and Employees During the Holiday Season As a business owner, the holiday...
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
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Fair Pay Agreements
They're here... so what can Employers expect? The Fair Pay Agreements Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament earlier today...
Leah Norman
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Celebrating te reo Māori
Embracing te reo Māori in the workplace to foster inclusivity Te wiki o te reo Māori encourages all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo...
Leah Norman
Aug 11, 20222 min read
“Cultural Fit” and Recruitment
The Culture Catch-all Many employers place a significant emphasis on workplace culture, and rightly so – a workplace that holds itself...
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
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Managing employee Jury Duty
What exactly are the rules? Did you know anyone enrolled to vote in New Zealand can be summoned to jury duty with some exceptions? Jury...
Leah Norman
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Is your workplace First Aid ready?
Did you know that there were more than 217,000 work-related injury claims made in 2020? It doesn’t matter whether you primarily work...
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
Jan 23, 20223 min read
Life at Alert Level Red
Following today's announcement that all of New Zealand will move to Alert Level Red at midnight tonight (Sunday 23 January 2022) here is...
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
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Think before you "click" - Email & IT policies
Employer provided IT, internet and email services are prone to abuse and misuse by employees, sometimes deliberately and other times not....
Leah Norman
Oct 7, 20214 min read
Changed your mind?
When does an employment contract become binding? This morning I had a client call me wanting to know if they could withdraw an offer of...
Leah Norman
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Te Reo in the Workplace and increased job satisfaction?
This year, to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the team here at Yellow are reflecting on the link between speaking te Reo at work and job...
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