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The Inspirational Journey of Olivia, a Trailblazing Female Carpet Cleaner In an industry strongly dominated by men, Olivia’s remarkable journey as a female carpet cleaner serves as a testament to…
Posts by Author: Ainsley Palairet
Parental Leave
We are frequently asked about parental leave. Last year 57,310 people received paid parental leave and with one birth every 9 minutes in NZ, it’s not surprising that it’s a regular…
How can I get my staff to use their annual leave?
Have you ever fretted about the financial implications of all the accrued leave on your books? If for instance an employee decides to quit, how would you be placed if…
Network Your Business Like a Pro
Networking is an essential part of running a small business. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that the success of a group of lawyers depended on their ability…
Public Holidays Falling Within a Leave Period
At this time of year it is usual to have public holidays falling within a leave period. So how do you treat the statutory holidays during annual leave, sick, bereavement…
Giving Notice – When Employment Ends
We have written before about offboarding employees when employment ends. However, we are frequently asked about options regarding working notice periods and final pay so here’s the low down on…
Guest Speaker on NZ Sales & Marketing Insider
This week I had the opportunity to spend some time with Paul Spain from Gorilla HQ, talking a little about the story of FixHR. The podcast site is NZ Sales…
Employee Value Propositions (EVP)
Employee Value Propositions is a hot topic right now. You may not have heard of EVP’s but it’s another way of saying that you should know your worth as an…
Supporting Employees After a Natural Disaster or Emergency
With weather-related disasters on the increase in New Zealand, it is important to have a plan to support employees during and after natural disasters and emergencies. There are a number…
Performance Management
“Performance Management”. A phrase that strikes fear in most employers, and every employee. It is associated with managing poor performance and disciplinary problems, none of which is fun of course.…