Providing negative feedback is vital for a successful workplace. The great news is that it doesn’t have to be unpleasant for you or the other person. Here’s why:
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Payroll is one of those jobs that can’t be missed, or there will be trouble! However, it can be so fiddly and time consuming. Outsourcing is a good solution.
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The 12 week period of the government wage subsidy is coming to an end. Your thoughts might be on your staffing levels and if they are sustainable right now.
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Is your business eligible for the SBCS loan scheme? If do, should you apply for the funds? Any loan takes careful consideration, so let’s look into it now.
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Any business that is able to operate safely during Level 2 is encouraged to do so. But, there are steps that must be taken to ensure safety is being put first...
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The government’s wage subsidy was a lifeline that many businesses needed. Here’s what you need to know about it now that the 12-week subsidy period is ending.
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2020 has brought with it an additional and unexpected challenge for businesses around the world with the outbreak of coronavirus. Consequently it’s probably a good time to take stock of relevant policies, processes and consider the welfare of our employees to ensure our business is able to continue to operate!
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Payroll. Whether you have one employee in your business, or a thousand, you need payroll. Payroll is a specialist skill but there are so many wonderful payroll software programs which make life SO MUCH easier. These wonderful systems enable the small and medium business owner to pay their employees correctly, confidently and compliantly.
Read MoreTo assist you with your plan, download our handy 2020 HR Plan Checklist which not only contains the five must haves above, but other items each month to keep you on track.
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The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reflect the prior year and create your 2020 action plan. In other words, write down everything from last year that was a frustrating pain in the neck and work out how to avoid it this year. Here are 5 MUST HAVES to add to your 2020 HR Plan.
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We all think we are a good employees, but here a 10 things you can do to be a better employee (and EXCEL in your role)
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The Holidays Act 2003 is a complicated mess of legislation which covers pay and entitlements surrounding leave and public holidays. Recently some big employers have been found to be underpaying their staff and will need to repay millions in backpay. Read more here
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Being a Manager can be HARD. Your team can leave you bursting with pride… or bubbling with frustration.
Many super successful and confident people have come undone when they transitioned to managing a team. Here are 10 things you can do to be a better Manager:
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It’s been four months since the employment legislation change requiring employers to provide up to 10 days of paid Family Violence Leave (previously known as Domestic Violence Leave) to employees suffering from the effects of family violence.
How has the introduction of Family Violence Leave impacted businesses?
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A clear employment contract can provide a common understanding between you and your employee and ensures misunderstandings are infrequent or non-existent! Employment disputes waste time and money, especially when they can be easily prevented.
But drafting a good agreement can be hard…and confusing! It is easy to make mistakes when drafting employment contracts which can lead to costly and time consuming disputes. Here are the common mistakes when drafting Employment Agreements and how to avoid them.
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Even if you have a contract template which meets the minimum standards, you should consider adding additional clauses, so your employment agreements fit your business.
We have developed a robust list of recommended clauses in addition to the minimum legal requirements. Adding these clauses to your agreements will prevent future issues and provide greater protection for your business:
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In New Zealand, every employee is required by law to have an employment contract which adheres to the minimum standard of the Employment Relations Act (2000). But an employment contract is more than that, it is also a powerful resource for you and your business.
A clear employment contract can provide a common understanding between you and your employee and ensures misunderstandings are infrequent or non-existent! Employment disputes waste time and money, especially when they can be easily prevented.
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If you employee staff in NZ, you must have an employment contract which is compliant with the Employment Relations Act 2000. You also should have a employment agreement that is fit for your business and suits your unique requirements.
We have created you a downloadable Ultimate Guide to Employment Contracts in NZ to help you understand your responsibilities as a Employer
Read MoreEmployment contracts are one of the most important documents a business owner will ever encounter – so it pays to do them right.
New Zealand law requires that every employee has an employment contract that meets minimum legal standard. This contract ensures your business is protected and employees have a clear understanding of their role and your expectations of them.
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