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Autumn HR Essentials: Wage Changes, Leave Planning & Wellbeing

March 2025

Managing Workplace Culture in 2025: Beyond Free Fruit and Friday Drinks

March 2025

Employer Identity Examined in Courage v Attorney-General [2024]

March 2025

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The Role of AI in People and Culture: Opportunities and Challenges for New Zealand Businesses

February 2025

Recruiting in 2025: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Hiring the Best Candidate

February 2025

7 Common Mistakes Employers Make When Restructuring

February 2025

Our First Test Your Knowledge for 2025!

February 2025

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ACT Party’s Proposed Employment Law Change: What Could It Mean for Employers?

January 2025

Other Upcoming Employment Law Changes: What You Need to Know

January 2025

Important Health and Safety Update for Employers

January 2025

Opinion: Professional Behaviour in Workplace Meetings is Essential, from all Involved

January 2025

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Ensuring Your Team, and your HR practices, are Refreshed and 2025-Ready

November 2024

Planning for 2025 – Setting Your Business Up for Success

November 2024

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Learning at Marie Tovio Consulting

November 2024

Quiz: Is Your Business 2025-Ready?

November 2024

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Holidays Act Considerations for the Christmas and New Year’s Period

October 2024

Considerations, other than leave, for the Holiday Season

October 2024

Creative Ways to Boost Employee Morale During the Holiday Season

October 2024

End-of-Year
Workplace
Fun and Facts!

October 2024

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Successfully Recruiting Top Talent in a Crowded Market

September 2024

The Role of Employment Agreements in Preventing Workplace Disputes

September 2024

Recent Findings by the Privacy Commission - What Employers Need to Know

September 2024

Quick Quiz:
How Well Do You Know NZ Employment Law '2'?

September 2024

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Navigating Post-Pandemic Workplace Dynamics: Adapting to Changes and Preparing for the Next Generation

August 2024

The Role of Leadership in Protecting Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health

August 2024

Proposed Changes to Parental Leave: What Employers Need to Know.

August 2024

Quick Quiz:
How Well Do You Know Key Leadership Traits?

August 2024

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Important Update: New Health and Safety Guide for Directors

July 2024

The Role of Mediation in Resolving Workplace Disputes

July 2024

Boosting Morale and Supporting a Positive Workplace Culture During Challenging Times

July 2024

Quick Quiz:
How Well Do You Know NZ Employment Law?

July 2024

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The 2024 Holidays Act Reform:
What Employers Need to Know

June 2024

Addressing Workplace Bullying: Key Insights from a Recent ERA Case

June 2024

Best Practices and Employer’s Obligations when Considering Redundancy

June 2024

NTCC People Management Series

June 2024

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The Importance
of a
Strategic Approach

May 2024

In Brief:
HR News

May 2024

Restructuring? Lets Review the Steps

May 2024

Quick Quiz:
Record Keeping

May 2024

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Resolving Employment Disputes: What Might It Cost

April 2024

Addressing Employment Issues: Where to Start

April 2024

Employers – Lets Embrace Informal Resolution Methods

April 2024

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From Housework to Human Resources - My Career Journey

March 2024

Workplaces with Drug Testing - do you know about the new Standard?

March 2024

The Privacy Act 2020 -
Considerations for Employers

March 2024

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Embracing Flexibility: How to Work from Anywhere

February 2024

Employment Exits: Beyond the Quick Fix

February 2024

Learnings from the ERA about
Disciplinary Processes

February 2024

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Two Employment Law Changes that might impact Employers

January 2024

Navigating HR Challenges in 2024:
A Strategic Approach for New Zealand Businesses and Organisations

January 2024

Trust in the Workplace: Navigating Diminishing Bonds and Rebuilding Connections

January 2024

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Navigating the Boundaries: Employees' Actions Outside Work and the Potential Impact on Employment

November 2023

Unveiling the Potential in your Team:
The Power of
Extended DISC

November 2023

Navigating Festive Cheers:
Employer Responsibilities and Alcohol Consumption in Workplaces

November 2023

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Short News Updates
for October

October 2023

Remuneration:
Do you feel confident about what you pay your employees?

October 2023

Limitations on Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court in Employer Restructuring:
Lessons from "Teague v Pyroclassic Fires Limited, now Pyro Fires Limited"

October 2023

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Navigating Remote Work and Flexible Work Arrangements

September 2023

Do Your Employment Agreements Include A Restraint of Trade provision?

September 2023

Another Type of Personal Grievance:
What you need to know about the the Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill

September 2023

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Navigating Contractor vs. Employee Arrangements

August 2023

Navigating Types of Employment Arrangements: Casual, Fixed Term and Permanent

August 2023

Effective Performance Management:
Driving Employee Growth and Success

August 2023

Law Consultation

Informative Interview

Standing Meeting

Employment Law Change that will require Employment Agreements to be Updated

July 2023

Restructuring?
Have you fully considered redeployment options?

July 2023

Building a Positive Workplace Culture:
Key Strategies for Success

July 2023

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