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…
Posts by Author: Ainsley Palairet
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.…
Staying Home When Unwell – Managing Sickness
There is a steadily beating drum in the media advising the whole country to stay home when we are unwell. But is this realistic? As a business owner, it’s a…
Employing Friends or Family
Every media outlet in the country is talking about our record-breaking low unemployment rate (3.2%) and our tight labour market. A substantial proportion of our clients are recruiting – heck…
How Whistleblowing Legislation Changes Will Affect You
Whistleblowing legislation is set to change and affects all business owners. Since the year 2000, we have had a piece of law in New Zealand that has facilitated “the disclosure…