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.

Surviving Working from Home

Posted 31 March 2020 by Beccy Warwick working hours, work from home, health, tips, help, assistance;

6 tips for successfully surviving working from home while in lockdown!

Covid-19 – Changes re Subsidies

Posted 30 March 2020 by Mike Johnson covid-19, changes, payroll;

More important changes and updates that you need to know.

Covid-19 – More Breaking news where the Subsidy exceeds normal pay

Posted 28 March 2020 by Mike Johnson payroll, wage subsidy;

What to do if your employee usually earns less than the subsidy...

Covid-19 – Breaking news re Subsidies

Posted 27 March 2020 by Mike Johnson payroll, fincance, covid-19, changes;

BREAKING NEWS - changes to Subsidies announced by Grant Robertson today

Covid-19 – Payroll practicalities and 80% “Best Efforts” clarified

Posted 27 March 2020 by Mike Johnson covid-19, payroll, clarification, obligations;

Very important information! Please click to read the latest clarifications.

Covid-19 – Level 4

Posted 26 March 2020 by Mike Johnson covid-19, assistance, payroll;

We may officially be in lock-down but we are still here to help!

Covid-19 – Clarifications

Posted 26 March 2020 by Mike Johnson covid-19, clarification, assistance;

Let us clarify a few things...

Covid-19 - Lock Down

Posted 24 March 2020 by Mike Johnson covid-19, assistance, information, wage subsidy, leave subsidy;

We are still here to help! Here is the most recent information we have for you...

Leave Management

Posted 10 March 2020 by Mike Johnson annual leave, leave, leave records, Sick leave, payroll, management;

Are you on top of of what leave your staff are or are not taking? Are they accruing large leave balances or taking a lot of sick leave? Read on for tips on how to manage this...