Talking with your team about uncertain times
Change and uncertainty can take their toll on a business and its people. Here’s a round-up of tips and helpful resources from those in the know.
News
Boss burnout: Spot warning signs in yourself
Learn to spot warning signs and pick up tips to improve your wellbeing. Your health and happiness — and your business — will benefit.
Cash and other support: COVID-19 summary for small businesses
Wage subsidies. Low-interest loans. Tax relief. Help with rent disputes. This round-up of government support helps you find what’s available for your business.
Paid parental leave is changing
Paid parental leave is extending from 22 to 26 weeks starting 1 July 2020. Here’s what you need to know.
Minimum wage rises by $1.20 on 1 April 2020
The minimum wage is increasing from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020. Here’s what you need to do.
Negotiation tips when hiring
Think beyond money to find the best candidate. Flexibility, personal development and culture can be huge draws.
Supporting a return to work after illness or injury
Sometimes employees need time off because they’re unwell or must deal with a range of life situations. Here’s how you can support them during that time.
Make your next hire a new graduate
Graduates compete for good jobs, and employers compete for good candidates. It helps to understand their needs and what they’re looking for in a job.
Personal information: What it is and how to protect it
Privacy laws are changing. This may affect information you collect about staff and/or customers. Check what information your business can and can’t ask for.
Our top five news stories of 2019
It was a record-breaking year for business.govt.nz, with over 235,000 subscribers reading our newsletter every month. Here are the top five articles of 2019.
Migrant workers: Getting visa applications right
If you’re hiring someone from overseas, they’ll need to apply for visa. Here are six tips for employers to speed up the process.
Keeping outdoor workers safe in the sun
If you have employees who work outside, it’s important to manage how much ultraviolet (UV) radiation they are exposed to.
How to attract great summer staff
Spring is the summer hiring season. Get a head start with these tips on recruiting top-notch seasonal staff – and the paperwork you’ll need.
It’s a wrap: Preparing your business for Christmas
The Christmas run-up can be frantic for small business owners. Here’s a quick guide to claiming Christmas expenses and rules relating to staff leave.
Bonuses and tax: How to get it right
Thinking of rewarding a star player? Here’s a step-by-step guide to working out the PAYE tax on lump sum payments, plus other deductions you may need to make.
Host responsibly this festive season
Tips to help you look after your staff while ensuring everyone has a great time.
Accommodation for workers: what you need to know
By law, anyone working for you in return for food or accommodation is most likely an employee. You may also be their landlord.
Busting five myths about disabled employees
There are some misconceptions that keep employers from considering them when hiring. We debunk five of them.
Employers: Get ready for upcoming ACC levies
ACC levy invoices for employers will be sent from 9 July. Update your details on MyACC for Business now to get ready.
600,000 employment agreements: Lots of happy businesses
The free Employment Agreement Builder has been used to create more than 600,000 agreements since its launch three years ago.