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Boardroom Autumn 2024 - Putting People First

People issues can be a significant blind spot for boards. Help is at hand with a new capability framework.

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Pay Transparency and Parliament

The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill has been drawn from the Member’s Ballot on the 20th of March. What does this mean, and what are the pay transparency trends?

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HRNZ Awards!

The 2024 HRNZ Awards are approaching; but what initiatives and organisations are we celebrating? Read here for a full summary of the themes and initiatives of the Award submissions!

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90-Day Trial Periods

90-day trials are back for all employers. What does this mean for your organisation and hiring practices?

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Perry v The Warehouse Group Ltd [2023]

The Employment Relations Authority has recently instructed the Warehouse Group to pay a former employee almost $50,000 after he left his job due to intense stress and burnout.

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Recovery at work provides a sense of purpose

Taking time off work after an injury can be a demoralising experience, as work is often a core part of a person’s identity. Being away from the workplace and disconnected from work colleagues can create feelings of isolation and impact wellbeing.  Research shows that a recovery in the workplace is better…
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Fair Pay Agreements Act Repealed

Information provided as to the next steps for employers and employees from the 20th of December (effective date of the FPA repeal)

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6 Ways HR Can Help Prevent a Data Breach

New Zealand companies face a growing number of cybersecurity incidents and data leaks. Fortunately, human resource professionals can oversee employees and enact policy changes to help the information technology (IT) department prevent breaches.

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HR Trends 2023 - HRNZ Member Survey

This year’s survey followed the format of the 2022 questionnaire to focus on performance and development needs in the evolving post-Covid environment. It is anchored in the HRNZ competency framework which addresses the key HR domains of knowledge and capabilities.

The survey was distributed in October 2023 and received 304 responses, up from 138…

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HRNZ as HR for HR

Human resource professionals are the experts when it comes to workplace concerns. However, there is a gap when it comes to HR professionals navigating problems within the workplace. Who do HR professionals go to, and how can they be better supported?

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What to Expect after the Elections: An Immigration Update

New Zealanders have clearly expressed their desire for change through the recent election, granting a fresh mandate to a new government. Immigration policies will undoubtedly take centre stage, and we should anticipate further changes to policies and the introduction of new ones.

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