New employment legislation effective 19 February 2026 The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (Act) came into effect on 19 February. This Act represents the most significant update to New Zealand employment law since the 2018 changes and brings in major reforms focused on increasing employer flexibility, redefining worker status, and changing how dismissals and personal…
Employment legislation updates you need to be across Employment law changes have been making plenty of headlines this year. We know it can be tricky to keep up when HR isn’t your everyday focus. To make things easier, here’s a quick recap of the changes already in effect and the steps you may still need…
Culture isn’t team lunches and early doors on a Friday. It’s about how your team shows up every single day. When we talk about company culture, we’re talking about the invisible glue that holds your workplace together. It’s the way people treat each other, the values that guide decisions, and the behaviours that play out…
As business needs evolve, so too do roles, responsibilities, and working arrangements… Once someone joins your team, their employment relationship isn’t “set and forget.” It’s important to ensure employment documentation stays current — not just to meet your obligations under New Zealand employment legislation, but to maintain a clear and fair working relationship, employee engagement…
Performance and Development Are Year-Round Priorities Performance reviews are an essential part of any thriving organisation—but too often, they become a rushed formality or a dreaded date in the calendar. When done well, however, they are an opportunity to celebrate growth, clarify expectations, and align individual development with business success. To get the most out…
Tips for Thriving, Not Just Surviving. Winter is here! – and with it comes the annual rise in coughs, colds and other bugs that can spread quickly through the workplace causing an increase in last-minute unplanned absences resulting in extra pressure across your team. For business owners and leaders, this season is all about being…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a trend—it is a transformative force rapidly changing how we work, live, communicate, and make decisions. From personalised recommendations to tools that draft documents, analyse data, or generate code, AI is accelerating human productivity like never before. For HR professionals, the key concern is understanding how this shift…
Key Steps for Success Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner in a small to mid-size business: every hire matters—one great addition can lift the whole team, while a poor choice can slow down progress, create stress, and even push valued employees away. You’ve likely…
The Power of an Engaged Workplace! With the intent to stay in an organisation for longer than three years at an all-time low, fostering an engaged and motivated workplace is more critical than ever. Whether your team operates in an office, warehouse, factory floor, on the road, or in retail – creating an environment where…
2025 Changes to the Minimum Wage From April 1, 2025, the adult minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour. Starting-out and training minimum wage will go up from $18.52 to $18.80 per hour. All rates are before tax and deductions are applied. If you weren’t aware of the details of the…
Navigating the Tricky Waters of Organisational Change: Avoiding the Pitfalls In the ever-evolving landscape of business, businesses often find themselves in the throes of change. Whether it’s adapting to product or market shifts, technological advancements, or internal financial or people challenges, the need for restructuring can arise. While restructuring can promise greater efficiency, productivity, and…
Building a Strong Bench Building your bench is a concept that is crucial for the long-term success and resilience of your organisation’s success. It allows you to plan and ensure you have cover in key areas of your business. At its core, building your bench is all about strengthening the capabilities of your leadership team…
One on One Time Making time for regular one-on-one (1:1) check-ins with your team is absolutely essential. 1:1s allow you to gain an understanding how the team are doing with their work and making sure everything stays on course. These uninterrupted sessions provide a dedicated space where you can talk about what’s currently happening and…
Important Employment Legislation Changes As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employment laws in New Zealand, we would like to bring your attention back to recent changes employment legislation that have significant impact for businesses across the country and of all sizes. These changes are essential for employers to understand and adapt to, ensuring that…
A team that is engaged, motivated, and committed to achieving shared goals is an important aspect of running a successful business. A helpful way to accomplish this, is to regularly check in on how your people are experiencing their everyday at work. Employee engagement surveys give business leaders valuable feedback to help them shape the…
Top 5 things you should know about Job Descriptions as an employer: Under NZ law, every individual employment agreement must include a description of the work to be performed by the employee. Alongside the Individual Employment Agreement, they form the contractual agreement between the employee and the company and should be initialled (as accepted) as…
Hey there! Are you a business owner or manager in New Zealand? If so, have you ever considered the importance of having job descriptions for all your employees? If not, then you should! Job descriptions are crucial for any business or organization. They provide clear expectations for employees, which can lead to greater job satisfaction,…
With the New Zealand economy failing to meet forecasts for growth in the fourth quarter of the 2022 financial year, we are seeing more organisations shoring up their operational model to weather the unpredictability of the year ahead. A restructure may seem like it should be a last resort, but there are many reasons why…
As a New Zealand employer, you can become an accredited employer through Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Being an accredited employer means that it can be easier to hire skilled migrant workers from overseas. We’ll look at what it means to be an accredited employer and what it could mean for your business. What is an…
What is the Fair Pay Agreements Act? The Fair Pay Agreements Act came into force on December 1, 2022. It has now been law in New Zealand for over a year, so it’s important to know exactly what it entails and how it might affect your business. If you haven’t already, now is the time…
Here are our top five tips for getting across the new employment legislation changes: Get advice and understand what these changes mean. Speak to your HR consultant or Hello Monday or an employment lawyer and ask them to explain these changes in terms you understand relevant to your business and your people. Review and update…
Below provides a brief update of legislation changes coming through this year… Hello Monday can walk through what these changes mean to your organisation and how to implement them. Median Wage From 27 February 2023, the median wage of $29.66 per hour will be adopted by Immigration NZ. This is an increase from the current…
Christmas parties are a classic annual tradition for many New Zealand businesses and organisations. It’s a chance for employees to relax and enjoy time with their colleagues, and for employers to offer a token of thanks for a year of hard work and dedication. However, it’s important that an employer takes responsibility for the event…
The busyness of work and our end-of-year commitments always seems to catch us out. While we have best intentions of having everything in place, we inevitably seem to find ourselves scrambling to get organised and find information about our obligations for the holiday period. Below are some useful tips and information to help you prepare for the…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
Team Benefits That Won’t Break The Bank Offering a variety of benefits with your present situation may not be top of mind for a small to medium-sized business right now. Even if you are unable to provide rave-worthy medical and dental coverage, or car parking, there are still other benefits that you can offer your…
Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…
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