Posts by Author: Ainsley Palairet

Author: Ainsley Palairet

105 posts

Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal or HR advice. Employment obligations in New Zealand are context-specific, and employers should seek professional advice before taking action to ensure any process is fair and lawful.

The Covid-19 Pivot, and the Appeal of the Contractor

Employment relations, HR Compliance

5 years ago

Independent Contractor Arangements There will be many businesses seeking to “pivot” and/or restructure to make themselves more sustainable in the current climate in NZ. Well done you for your creative…

Onboard like a Boss

Employment relations, Recruitment

5 years ago

Your onboarding process is a key opportunity for you to win the hearts and minds of your new employees. It might feel like your hard work is all behind you…

Dealing with Fake ‘Sickies’

Employment relations, HR Compliance

7 years ago

Can You Question an Employee’s Sick Leave Why employers need to approach sick leave issues carefully and legally. As an employer you’ve probably questioned the genuineness of an employee taking…

Deciding about Downsizing

Employment relations, HR Compliance, Organisational structure

7 years ago

The New Zealand economy has been heavily disrupted over the past nine months resulting in most businesses needing to review their operations, including their workforce needs. Many businesses have been…

Bouncing Back from a Terrible Hire

HR Compliance, Leadership, Recruitment

7 years ago

Most people who are ambitious and goal orientated probably have a touch of narcissism, but it’s the degree of craziness business owners need to be aware of before they recruit…

Posts by Author: Ainsley Palairet

The Covid-19 Pivot, and the Appeal of the Contractor

Onboard like a Boss

Dealing with Fake ‘Sickies’

Deciding about Downsizing

Bouncing Back from a Terrible Hire

Blogs

When HR Starts Carrying the Thinking, Not Just the Paperwork

HR Is Not a Support Function: Why HR Is a Business Strategy

HR on a Shoestring

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