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HR Resources

The latest guidance, tips and insights from leading HR experts.

Hiring & Onboarding

The ins and outs of finding the best talent and getting them up to speed.

HR basics: the recruitment process
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HR basics: the recruitment process
By Julian Hackenberg - 17 Apr 2023

Learn the fundamentals of recruitment and how to find and hire the best person for a role.

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Top recruitment tips for New Zealand businesses
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Top recruitment tips for New Zealand businesses
By Nick Stanley - 23 Nov 2022

For a competitive edge, businesses need to attract and retain the best talent. We sat down for a chat about recruitment strategies with specialist, Emma Rowley.

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Common recruitment mistakes
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Common recruitment mistakes
By Nick Stanley - 27 Sep 2022

The recruitment process can be flawed by many errors. Learn about the most common recruitment mistakes and practical ways to avoid them.

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Performance Reviews

How to bring out the best in your people, strengthen the employment relationship and boost achievement.

Mindful high performance: Hacks to optimise performance
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Mindful high performance: Hacks to optimise performance
By MyHR Team - 22 Jun 2023

Clinical psychologist, Rajna Bogdanovic, shares physical and psychological techniques to help boost health and performance, and deal with stress.

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Mindful high performance in today’s world of work
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Mindful high performance in today’s world of work
By MyHR Team - 08 Jun 2023

Clinical psychologist Rajna Bogdanovic explores the relationship between mental health and employee performance.

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How to manage employee underperformance
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How to manage employee underperformance
By Julian Hackenberg - 21 Jul 2022

Expert tools, techniques, and tips for dealing with employees who aren't meeting performance expectations. Learn more.

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Disciplinary & Issues Management

Tips for dealing with difficult employees, and managing end of employment.

Dealing with the death of an employee
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Dealing with the death of an employee
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 12 Mar 2024

In this post, we’ve put together some thoughts on the process for businesses to follow on the death of an employee, balancing sensitivity and empathy with attention to practical matters.

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HR basics: Offboarding
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HR basics: Offboarding
By MyHR Team - 29 Nov 2023

All you need to know about the end of employment so you can ensure you offboard employees respectfully and lawfully. Find out more.

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Common mistakes employers make when ending employment
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Common mistakes employers make when ending employment
By Jocelyn Visser - 28 Sep 2023

MyHR sees employers make procedural mistakes when ending employment, so we look at the most common ones and share advice on ways to prevent them. Find out more.

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Remuneration & Employee Retention

How to motivate your employees and increase productivity.

Setting yourself up for success in 2024
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Setting yourself up for success in 2024
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 22 Jan 2024

The new year is often a time of reflection, stock-taking, and goal setting, especially as many organisations shut down for a couple of weeks over the festive season, slowing down the pace of life and giving their employees the opportunity for a much-needed breather.

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Building a high performance culture
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Building a high performance culture
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 21 Sep 2023

This blog covers the key takeaways from our high performance panel discussion with One NZ Warriors Head Coach, Andrew Webster, and CEO, Cameron George.

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Workplace wellbeing: Building resilience in your people
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Workplace wellbeing: Building resilience in your people
By Julian Hackenberg - 18 Sep 2023

How to build resilience in the workplace, support employees’ wellbeing, and create an open and considerate company culture. Find out more.

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Restructuring & Redundancy

Best practice advice on how to make changes to your business.

How to effectively manage a company restructure
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How to effectively manage a company restructure
By MyHR Team - 15 May 2023

Learn how to effectively manage a company restructure during tough economic times. From modeling and forecasting, to communicating with your team, and making tough decisions with trust, this article offers practical advice for business owners.

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Building a case for restructuring your business
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Building a case for restructuring your business
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 27 Mar 2023

How businesses can properly prepare a restructuring proposal, consult with employees, and minimise the legal risks. Find out more.

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Restructuring and redundancies: Frequently asked questions
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Restructuring and redundancies: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 13 Nov 2020

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about restructures and redundancies. Find out more.

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Payroll & Leave Management

A good look at managing leave and payroll and ways your business can make both processes easier and more accurate.

Paying part-time and casual staff
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Paying part-time and casual staff
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 29 Nov 2023

The ins and outs of payroll and employment law for employees who don’t work regular hours or have consistent schedules. Find out more.

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New trends in HR & payroll: The use of AI
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New trends in HR & payroll: The use of AI
By MyHR team - 15 Nov 2023

Join us as we explore some new trends in HR practices using AI. We look at how the latest HR technology benefits businesses and their operations. Learn more!

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Sick leave: Frequently asked questions
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Sick leave: Frequently asked questions
By MyHR Team - 03 Aug 2023

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about employee's entitlement to sick leave, taking sick leave, and employers' rights and obligations.

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

Stay on the right side of New Zealand employment law with best practice tips from HR experts.

Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
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Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
By Jason Ennor - 13 Mar 2024

All employers will be affected in some way by rises to the minimum wage, so start planning and budgeting now as there will be a knock-on effect.

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How to get the best out of 90-day trial periods
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How to get the best out of 90-day trial periods
By Jason Ennor - 31 Jan 2024

How 90-day trial periods work, how your business can set up and run quality trial periods, and what to do if you need to terminate employment during the trial period.

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Employment law: What to expect from the new government
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Employment law: What to expect from the new government
By Jason Ennor - 18 Dec 2023

MyHR CEO, Jason Ennor, looks at proposed changes to employment and immigration law under the new coalition government, and what this will mean for NZ employers.

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The latest SME insights

Keep your finger on the pulse of the people challenges faced by SMEs across Aotearoa.

MyHR product updates: March 2024
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MyHR product updates: March 2024
By MyHR Team - 12 Mar 2024

We’re always looking for ways to improve our HR platform, so you can be sure your people processes are sleek and sturdy, and your organisation is up-to-date with all employment law and industry best-practice.

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5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024
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5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024
By Gill South - 09 Feb 2024

Practical advice for improving your SME’s cash flow and financial management. Find out more.

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Putting yourself first: Why business owners need to prioritise their wellbeing
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Putting yourself first: Why business owners need to prioritise their wellbeing
By Gill South - 14 Nov 2023

Insights from wellbeing and people management experts on how business owners can reduce stress and increase resilience. Find out more.

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Individual Employment Agreement checklist
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Individual Employment Agreement checklist
By MyHR Team

This checklist will help you create tailored Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs) for your staff members. It covers the clauses you must include, along with clauses we recommend you include, and others you may need.

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Mondayisation & paying public holidays
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Mondayisation & paying public holidays
By MyHR Team

'Mondayisation' happens when an employee's public holiday which falls on a Saturday or Sunday is moved to the following Monday (or in some cases Tuesday). Mondayisation only happens if the employee doesn't normally work on the calendar day of the holiday.

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5 Recruitment mistakes you must avoid to prevent HR headaches
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5 Recruitment mistakes you must avoid to prevent HR headaches
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh

If you’ve ever had to hire someone into your team, or support a hiring manager with a recruitment process, you’ll know that it’s an art and not a science. Hiring is crucial. The right people are the

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SME Employment & Employer Insights Report 2023
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SME Employment & Employer Insights Report 2023

A snapshot of the SME employment landscape in New Zealand, including salary averages, wider employment trends, and results from our inaugural SME employer survey.

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The Employer’s Guide to Employment Law in New Zealand
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The Employer’s Guide to Employment Law in New Zealand

This FREE employer's guide covers the fundamental employment laws of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the key differences with Australian law.

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Employee offboarding: tips & best practices
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Employee offboarding: tips & best practices

This FREE impact guide covers offboarding best practices that will help you say "goodbye" to your employees as fairly and respectfully as possible, regardless of the reason for their departure.

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SME Salary and Employment Report 2022
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SME Salary and Employment Report 2022
By Jason Ennor

A report on salary averages, employee turnover, and employment trends.

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Workplace wellbeing and resilience
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Workplace wellbeing and resilience
By Nick Stanley

When you’re running and managing a business, busy with the day-to-day, it can be easy to forget that taking care of your own wellbeing and mental health should be a top priority.

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How to get employee remuneration right
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How to get employee remuneration right
By Nick Stanley

For most people, earning money is a principal reason to go to work each day. It’s also one of the easiest ways for them to measure themselves and their achievements. So, what you pay people matters.

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Paying Public Holidays in New Zealand
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Paying Public Holidays in New Zealand
By Nick Stanley

The Holidays Act 2003 has been around for a while now, but many New Zealand businesses still struggle with holidays and correctly paying employees for them.

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Effective Employee Onboarding
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Effective Employee Onboarding
By Nick Stanley

How to get onboarding right.

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Navigating the new COVID-19 Protection Framework
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Navigating the new COVID-19 Protection Framework
By Jocelyn Visser

Understanding the 3-level traffic light system.

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Performance Reviews
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Performance Reviews

Performance reviews (or performance appraisals) work. They can be an invaluable tool for bringing out the best in your people, boosting achievement, morale, and productivity across the business.

They just have to be done well.

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Payroll & Leave Management
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Payroll & Leave Management

If you asked people what things are fundamentally important in their working lives, getting paid and taking leave are bound to be at the top of the list.

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Employment Agreements & Onboarding
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Employment Agreements & Onboarding

The beginning of employment is such a crucial time. As an employer or manager, you've got the person selected for the role coming in to the business and you want them to get off to a good start, to quickly feel at home, and to start performing as fast as possible.

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Employee Retention
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Employee Retention

The success of any business often depends on its ability to retain good employees.

Businesses function best when they have a team of talented people focussed on performing not only individually, but combining to help the company reach its goals.

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Employee Relations & Disciplinaries
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Employee Relations & Disciplinaries

How to build quality employee relationships, manage issues and follow the disciplinary process.

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Recruitment
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Recruitment

In this white paper we fully examine recruitment, including the reasons for doing it well, how to succeed in securing the best talent, avoiding the pitfalls, and how modern tools can help.

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Restructuring & Redundancies
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Restructuring & Redundancies

In this white paper, we take a broad look at restructuring and redundancies, how to make sure you handle them correctly, how to avoid common errors, and highlight some real examples.

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The ROI of employee wellbeing
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The ROI of employee wellbeing
By Jason Ennor - 13 Mar 2024

Happy, healthy employees are not just a feel-good sentiment, they also have a significant impact on the success of any business. When employees feel their best, they are more productive, engaged, and motivated.

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Ask the Expert
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Ask the Expert
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 31 Jan 2024

HR tips and tricks for SME leaders.

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How to run seamless performance reviews
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How to run seamless performance reviews
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 14 Dec 2023

Align your people with your strategy to get the most out of the year

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Elevate your team's productivity
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Elevate your team's productivity
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 17 Nov 2023

Strategies for sustainable high performance and improved productivity

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Paying part-time and casual staff
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Paying part-time and casual staff
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 09 Nov 2023

The ins and outs of payroll and employment law for variable-hour employees.

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HR fundamentals: Welcome Aboard!
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HR fundamentals: Welcome Aboard!
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 18 Oct 2023

In this webinar, Chief MyHR Evangelist, Sylvie Thrush Marsh, explores the important topics to cover off in your onboarding programme, as well as key tips and tricks for success.

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How to recruit and retain top talent
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How to recruit and retain top talent
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 28 Sep 2023

A masterclass on how businesses can attract, select, motivate, and retain quality employees.

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Ask the Expert: Employment Insights 2023
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Ask the Expert: Employment Insights 2023
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 31 Aug 2023

In this webinar Sylvie Thrush Marsh, Chief MyHR Evangelist, will discuss key findings, what SME leaders can expect in the year ahead.

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Building a high-performance culture with One NZ Warriors
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Building a high-performance culture with One NZ Warriors
By Jason Ennor - 24 Aug 2023

MyHR's Chief Evangelist, Sylvie Thrush Marsh, and CEO, Jason Ennor, talk to One NZ Warriors CEO, Cameron George, and Head Coach, Andrew Webster, to learn firsthand how to transform team culture, adopt a winning mindset, and maximise performance.

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Episode 1: HR fundamentals | The recruitment process
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Episode 1: HR fundamentals | The recruitment process
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 14 Jun 2023

The recruitment process is crucial in finding the best candidate for a job within a set budget and timeline.

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The Fundamentals of Leadership
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The Fundamentals of Leadership
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 14 Jun 2023

Equip your new and existing leaders with the essential skills for organisational success.

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Making your first hires
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Making your first hires
By Jason Ennor - 16 May 2023

In partnership with AWS startups, we're excited to invite you to a start-up masterclass hosted by MyHR CEO Jason Ennor. This webinar will help you attract, onboard, and retain (or exit) your first hires, which is crucial for scaling and accelerating business growth.

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Extreme weather event FAQs
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Extreme weather event FAQs
By Jocelyn Visser - 22 Sep 2023

Answers to common questions from employers about responding to an extreme weather event.

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Sick leave: Frequently asked questions
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Sick leave: Frequently asked questions
By MyHR Team - 03 Aug 2023

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about employee's entitlement to sick leave, taking sick leave, and employers' rights and obligations.

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What to do in a crisis: Cyclone Gabrielle FAQs
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What to do in a crisis: Cyclone Gabrielle FAQs
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 15 Feb 2023

In Aotearoa New Zealand’s third-ever national state of emergency, businesses and organisations up and down the motu have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. We’ve put together this resource to quickly troubleshoot the questions we’re receiving from our MyHR clients.

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Managing pay increases and pay conversations: Frequently asked questions
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Managing pay increases and pay conversations: Frequently asked questions
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 02 Feb 2023

Answers to common questions about pay increases and handling salary discussions with employees. Find out more.

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Fair Pay Agreements: Frequently asked questions
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Fair Pay Agreements: Frequently asked questions
By MyHR team - 06 Dec 2022

Get answers to common questions about Fair Pay Agreements and the FPA bargaining process.

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Employee Assistance Programmes: All you need to know
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Employee Assistance Programmes: All you need to know
By MyHR team - 28 Sep 2022

What are Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), how do they work, and how do they benefit workers and businesses? Find out more.

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Working from home: Frequently asked questions
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Working from home: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 01 Sep 2021

Get answers to common questions about working remotely or from home, either as part of normal business or due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Performance reviews: Frequently asked questions
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Performance reviews: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 12 May 2021

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about the performance review process. Find out more.

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Recruitment: Frequently asked questions
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Recruitment: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 12 May 2021

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about the recruitment and hiring process. Find out more.

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The disciplinary process: Frequently asked questions
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The disciplinary process: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 23 Dec 2020

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about the disciplinary process. Find out more.

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Restructuring and redundancies: Frequently asked questions
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Restructuring and redundancies: Frequently asked questions
By Nick Stanley - 13 Nov 2020

Answers to questions MyHR receives from its members about restructures and redundancies. Find out more.

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Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
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Preparing for rises to the minimum wage
By Jason Ennor - 13 Mar 2024

All employers will be affected in some way by rises to the minimum wage, so start planning and budgeting now as there will be a knock-on effect.

Read more
The ROI of employee wellbeing
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Webinar
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The ROI of employee wellbeing
By Jason Ennor - 13 Mar 2024

Happy, healthy employees are not just a feel-good sentiment, they also have a significant impact on the success of any business. When employees feel their best, they are more productive, engaged, and motivated.

Watch webinar
Dealing with the death of an employee
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Dealing with the death of an employee
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 12 Mar 2024

In this post, we’ve put together some thoughts on the process for businesses to follow on the death of an employee, balancing sensitivity and empathy with attention to practical matters.

Read more
MyHR product updates: March 2024
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MyHR product updates: March 2024
By MyHR Team - 12 Mar 2024

We’re always looking for ways to improve our HR platform, so you can be sure your people processes are sleek and sturdy, and your organisation is up-to-date with all employment law and industry best-practice.

Read more
Individual Employment Agreement checklist
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Guide
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Individual Employment Agreement checklist
By MyHR Team

This checklist will help you create tailored Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs) for your staff members. It covers the clauses you must include, along with clauses we recommend you include, and others you may need.

Download guide
5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024
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5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024
By Gill South - 09 Feb 2024

Practical advice for improving your SME’s cash flow and financial management. Find out more.

Read more
Ask the Expert
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Ask the Expert
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 31 Jan 2024

HR tips and tricks for SME leaders.

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How to get the best out of 90-day trial periods
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How to get the best out of 90-day trial periods
By Jason Ennor - 31 Jan 2024

How 90-day trial periods work, how your business can set up and run quality trial periods, and what to do if you need to terminate employment during the trial period.

Read more
Mondayisation & paying public holidays
New
Guide
Guide
Mondayisation & paying public holidays
By MyHR Team

'Mondayisation' happens when an employee's public holiday which falls on a Saturday or Sunday is moved to the following Monday (or in some cases Tuesday). Mondayisation only happens if the employee doesn't normally work on the calendar day of the holiday.

Download guide
5 Recruitment mistakes you must avoid to prevent HR headaches
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Guide
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5 Recruitment mistakes you must avoid to prevent HR headaches
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh

If you’ve ever had to hire someone into your team, or support a hiring manager with a recruitment process, you’ll know that it’s an art and not a science. Hiring is crucial. The right people are the

Download guide
Setting yourself up for success in 2024
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Setting yourself up for success in 2024
By Sylvie Thrush Marsh - 22 Jan 2024

The new year is often a time of reflection, stock-taking, and goal setting, especially as many organisations shut down for a couple of weeks over the festive season, slowing down the pace of life and giving their employees the opportunity for a much-needed breather.

Read more
Employment law: What to expect from the new government
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Employment law: What to expect from the new government
By Jason Ennor - 18 Dec 2023

MyHR CEO, Jason Ennor, looks at proposed changes to employment and immigration law under the new coalition government, and what this will mean for NZ employers.

Read more

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