Below are some important updates for both employers and employees. In case you or colleagues haven’t seen our newsletter yet, here is a link to read the latest Employment New Zealand newsletter, which covers the topics below: New legislation for workplace vaccine requirements. The Government has announced new legislation outlining workplace vaccination requirements. The legislation …
Ongoing research proves that a new employee’s first three months with a new company are critical. This early stage determines whether or not a new employee gets engaged, whether they stay, and how productive they will become. Unfortunately, during these covid times, many new employees are recruited virtually. They’ve never been to the workplace, and …
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Every organisation has varying rates of retention and employee turnover. The key is to keep your employees happy and engaged to the point where they are not actively seeking other opportunities. The cost of an employee leaving (90-200% of their annual salary, SHRM) is a large deficit that could decrease significantly with strong focus on …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin COVID-19 and employment law – your common questions answered In this article by Employment New Zealand, they cover the latest news and information about employment rights and responsibilities related to COVID, answering some common questions. As an employer, can I pay staff less than their normal …
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Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin How to navigate the challenges of a ‘forced exit’ from your business Every business owner will exit their company at some point in time. It’s inevitable. The reasons to close or exit a business will be different for every owner, but they largely fall into two …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin Not all job descriptions are created equal Job descriptions or position descriptions (PD) are more than just a document; they are an integral element of an effective HR structure. They summarise what the purpose of a role is, what it is accountable for achieving and how …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin Employment Law and COVID-19 Vaccinations Vaccination for the Covid-19 virus has been a key focus for employers for several months now and there has been a lot of confusion around the topic, with mixed advice from various sources and a muddling of the categories of employees …
Skills shortages continue to be the number one issue for businesses across all industries and skill levels. The importance of transferable skills, also known as portable skills, has never been higher, and while they are generally discussed by jobseekers and recruiters, employers seem more focused on tenure, industry experience and job titles. While recruiters encourage …
The EMA AdviceLine offers an advisory service to employers across all areas of employment. They respond to those with an immediate need for advice and the depth and breadth of knowledge in the team is extensive. More often than not the caller’s question is just the beginning of a much more complex problem, and they …
The risks and consequences of pulling a Gordon Ramsey ‘You’re Fired’ played out in a recent Employment Relations Authority decision. In Craig Owen v Rocket Lab Limited [2021] NZERA 208, probably every procedural error was made so it is not surprising that the Authority awarded: (a) $65,000 gross lost remuneration under s 128(3) of the …
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