I aim to share short, informative posts on current developments and ideas in the HR space that are of practical use to employers and employees alike!
I want to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here I provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as I identify them. This includes my own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.
Over 40% of under 33 year-olds intend to leave their job within 2 years. Deloitte have completed a big Millennials survey and it is clear that this generation still favour job-hopping in order to advance their careers. It seems that it is easier for them to show their growth this way than if they stay in one place. A significant number are clearly seeking leadership and responsibility and won't await the dead man's shoes.
Only 0. 6% of people read their employment agreements in full! That is 6 people in a thousand. This is according to a study conducted by protecting. co.
This month's Update has a primary focus on the legislation proposed by the government to reinforce basic Employment Standards.
Well, once again sport takes over NZ businesses! Go the All Blacks but just how should you manage your staff when their rugby support limits their productivity? Well even Business.
Kudos to The Warehouse Group – they have announced that victimised employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days paid leave per year for meetings etc related to getting…
So, the College of Midwives has started legal action and the NZ Education Institute has said it will do likewise on behalf of education support workers.
Allow me to blow my own trumpet - at least this one time! When I spoke to the Select Committee on behalf of small businesses I asked for one thing…
It seems that I am finding an increasing number of situations where an employee gives short notice when they resign.
In my experience of recruiting it is absolutely essential to have a thorough and robust recruitment process.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has identified further evidence that prolonged sitting or standing in stationary positions is increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes (at least).
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