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

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

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 […]

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Looking for a Lattice HRIS Alternative? Switch to HR Partner

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

HR Month Sale – Subscribe to HR Partner during May 2026, and we’ll double your discount. Save 50% off your first 12 months. Lattice will sunset its HRIS on July 31, 2026. If you are seeking a reliable, SMB-focused alternative, HR Partner is the top-rated choice for teams of 20-500. The end of Lattice HRIS […]

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How to Offboard Employees: Steps, Checklists and Best Practices

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

Someone’s leaving. Here’s how to handle it well, for them, for your team, and for your own sanity. Most companies are pretty good at onboarding. There’s a plan, a welcome kit, maybe a team lunch. But when someone leaves? Half the time it’s a blur of “can you document your stuff?” emails and a cake […]

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How to Track Employee Assets in a Small Business

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

Keeping tabs on company equipment protects your bottom line, from day one to final offboarding When you’re running a small business, every piece of equipment counts. You’re not a corporate giant that can write off a missing laptop as a rounding error. A $2,000 MacBook, a company phone, a set of uniforms, or a specialist […]

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How Small Businesses Can Recruit Across Multiple Locations

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

How can a small business recruit consistently across multiple locations and remote teams? The answer isn’t more spreadsheets, more inboxes, or more chasing. It’s having one process, and the right tools behind it, that work the same way whether your next hire is in the next suburb or the next country. This is something small […]

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Is Your Small Business Ready for Remote Work, Again?

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

Fuel costs are rising globally, commutes are becoming a genuine financial burden for many employees, and in some countries flexible working is already being actively encouraged at a policy level. For some small businesses, that’s already prompting real conversations about how and where their teams work. You may not need to act on this right […]

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A Fresh Look for the Employee Self Service Portal

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

If you’ve logged into HR Partner recently, you might have noticed the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal looks a little different. We’ve refreshed it. But before anything else, the way it works hasn’t changed. The Best Part? Zero Disruption. Leave requests still follow the same approval flow. Documents are in the same place. Personal details, […]

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How HR Should Respond When Global Events Affect the Workplace

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

When international crises or global events dominate the headlines, the impact is rarely confined to the news cycle. For HR professionals and business leaders, these moments create a complex “grey area” where employee safety, mental health, and workplace productivity intersect. Whether your team is geographically dispersed or simply has international ties, managing the ripple effects […]

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2026

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Written by Debbie Gainsford

Global guide for employers Employment law changes in 2026 are affecting employers across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and many other countries worldwide. From minimum wage increases and paid leave reforms to new rules around AI, pay transparency, and workplace safety, 2026 brings a wide range of HR compliance updates employers need to […]