Keeping you posted

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.


CCTV - Surveillance of Employees

I've recently had a couple of clients where CCTV has played an important role in determining whether or not an employee lost their job.

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Proposed Legal changes to Employment Contracts

Advance warning! The government is going to introduce changes to what you can/can't put in an employment agreement.

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Trends in Performance Management

I have come across some clear trends in companies that want to make a difference in managing their staff performance.

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Improve Productivity with Flexibility

A Working Mum's Research survey in the US has concluded that those who are happy with their work-life benefits are 21% more productive and 33% more likely to stay with…

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Caring and Flexibility

Over 430,000 New Zealanders fit the description of a carer and some 90% of them are aged between 18 and 65, with the majority working full or part-time.

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Drug testing

The Drug Detection Agency in NZ conducted over 100,000 tests on jobseekers and employees in 2014.

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90-day limit for Personal Grievances n/a

A recent court case has highlighted a legislated reason for a personal grievance being able to be raised outside the 90-day limit.

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April-May Essential Update

The Essential Update can be read here

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Immigration Law Changes

Changes to Immigration law are expected to be in place by 1 July; all of which should make those of you involved in hiring staff on work visas a little…

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Employing Migrant Workers - take care

They changed the law on April 30th.

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Keeping You Posted

30 May 2024

Essential Update May 2024

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11 April 2024

Essential Update - 11th April 2024

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10 January 2024

Essential Update - First update of 2024

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