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New Zealand’s Leave Laws Are Changing. Here’s What Small Businesses Need to Know.

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

New Zealand’s Holidays Act has been causing problems for employers for years. Complex calculations, inconsistent entitlements, and widespread accidental non-compliance have cost businesses and employees enormously. Even large, well-resourced organizations like Health New Zealand have ended up in costly remediation situations. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether you’re tracking leave correctly, you’re not alone. Most […]

We turned HR Day into HR Month. But you really deserve to shine all year long.

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

International HR Day is 20th May 2026. One day to recognize the people who keep every team, every business, and every workplace running. It’s a start. But HR doesn’t clock off on the 21st May. The resignation lands at 7pm on a Friday. The new starter needs their laptop, their login, and someone to show […]

5 Employee Induction Best Practices from HR Experts

February 28, 2018May 21, 2020

It’s official: After posting your company’s open roles, scouring hundreds of applications and conducting interviews, you’ve successfully landed a couple of great new hires. After all that hard work (and many cups of coffee), you’re ready to welcome some talented new employees to your company. First of all, nice job! After all, it’s not easy […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Layoffs

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

The past few years have been a challenging time for many businesses. Economic fluctuations, operational changes, and the rise of AI technologies are reshaping industries. In some sectors, layoffs have become a common part of the landscape. But while layoffs are sometimes necessary for businesses to stay afloat or evolve, they can be a tough […]