How a flexible workforce helps your business
Having a flexible workforce has benefits both for employees, and for your business. Here’s why these arrangements make good business sense.
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Changes to the Employment Relations Act
Some employment law changes came into effect in December 2018, and more are coming in May 2019. Check how they impact you.
Payday filing: Your questions, answered
Last month’s article about payday filing generated a lot of questions and feedback. We’ve worked with Inland Revenue to bring you some answers.
Managing mental health in the workplace
As an employer or manager, you know your people are essential to the success of your business. Supporting them when they need it is really important.
Talking business: how to communicate for better results
Good communication and feedback helps make businesses more productive by streamlining projects and eliminating mix-ups. Follow these tips to communicate better.
Get the best from a reference check
These reference checking tips will help you get the best information about an applicant so you can be confident you’re making a good decision.
Claiming expenses on business trips
You can claim the cost of many daily expenses when travelling for work. If the trip is part business, part holiday, you can only claim work-related expenses.
Retail crime: Simple ways to reduce your risk
Hi-tech cameras and round-the-clock guards are beyond the reach of many shop owners. Here are ways you and any staff can protect your business and stay safe.
Paying employees for holidays and leave
When someone takes paid time off work, eg public holiday or sick leave, the law tells you how much to pay them. New tools for employers and employees can help.
Employment rights: Free online training
If you, or people you advise, employ staff, it’s important to know the rules. These short online courses can help.
Want well-trained staff? Hire an ex-prisoner
Released prisoners are a great source of untapped talent, especially in industries short of skilled labour. Plus employers get free recruitment and HR support.
Immigration advice to staff: Dos and don'ts
Do you hire or employ migrants or overseas staff? There are rules on what kinds of immigration or visa advice you can give.
Health & Safety: Involving everyone at work
It’s a myth that small businesses are exempt from health and safety laws. You and your workers must all be involved in keeping people safe at work.
Get free in-job training for your team
In tourism, hospitality or retail? In-job training helps you upskill and retain staff. Check out how to get free or low-cost training programmes at work.
Grants and support for hiring disabled staff
Most disabled people don’t need anything different to do their jobs. For those who do, grants and services can help you cater for their needs.
New tools answer shop trading, parental leave questions
Should you open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Can you or your employee claim parental leave? New tools from Employment New Zealand help you find out.
Rev up your business planning
New Year is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the new one. Follow these steps and use our free business planning templates.
How disabled workers can help your business
Hiring people with disabilities is easier than you think and comes with a range of benefits for your business. Here’s what you need to know.
Bringing young workers on board
Hiring a young person can bring real benefits to your business. Here are simple steps to hire younger staff and get them performing well.
Hiring: Contractors vs employees
If you’re an employer, it pays to understand the different obligations you have to employees and to contractors — there are costs to getting things wrong.