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BlogThe New Employment Leave Act 2026The Employment Leave Act 2026 brings the biggest changes to New Zealand’s leave and holiday rules in more than two decades. While the new legislation won’t take effect until 6 August 2028, now is a good time for employers to understand what’s changing and consider how it may affect their people, policies and payroll processes.21 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
BlogLegislation Update: Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026New 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...18 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
BlogLegislation Update: December 2025Employment 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...18 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
BlogThe Ingredients of a Great Workplace CultureCulture 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...16 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
BlogThe Importance of Documenting Employment ChangesAs 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...29 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
BlogGetting the Best from Performance ReviewsPerformance 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...27 Jun 2025 · 3 min read
BlogWeathering the Winter WellTips 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...9 Jun 2025 · 3 min read
BlogAI – What’s All the Noise?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...5 May 2025 · 3 min read
BlogEffective HiringKey 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...7 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
BlogBoost Productivity & Team MoraleThe 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...28 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
Blog2025 Changes to the Minimum Wage2025 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...22 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
BlogNavigating Organisational ChangeNavigating 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...10 Apr 2024 · 6 min read
BlogBuilding a Strong BenchBuilding 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...25 Mar 2024 · 2 min read
BlogOne on One TimeOne 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...28 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
BlogImportant Employment Legislation ChangesImportant 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...12 Feb 2024 · 3 min read
BlogEngagement Surveys: The Key To Unlocking Team SuccessA 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...3 May 2023 · 6 min read
TipsTop 5 things you should know about Job Descriptions as an employerTop 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....20 Apr 2023 · 1 min read
HR TipsThe Importance Of Having Job Descriptions In PlaceHey 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...3 Apr 2023 · 2 min read
LeadershipA Good Change ProcessWith 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...31 Mar 2023 · 4 min read
BlogBecoming An Accredited EmployerAs 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...3 Mar 2023 · 2 min read
BlogFair Pay Agreements ActWhat 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...14 Feb 2023 · 3 min read
TipsNew Employment Legislation - Top Five TipsHere 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...13 Feb 2023 · 1 min read
BlogEmployment Legislation UpdatesBelow 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...13 Jan 2023 · 3 min read
HR TipsAn employer’s responsibilities for Christmas partiesChristmas 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...14 Nov 2022 · 3 min read
HR TipsPreparing for Christmas and the New Year: A guide for employersThe 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...7 Nov 2022 · 3 min read
HR TipsAbsenteeism And How To Manage ItEmployee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…10 Oct 2022 · 2 min read
HR TipsHow To Conduct An Effective Performance ReviewEmployee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…5 Sept 2022 · 2 min read
HR TipsDo You Have The Right HR Policies In Place For Your Business?Employee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…8 Aug 2022 · 4 min read
HR TipsCreating A Positive Work CultureEmployee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…8 Jul 2022 · 3 min read
HR Tips3 Methods For Providing Effective FeedbackEmployee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…8 Jun 2022 · 4 min read
HR Tips6 Benefits You Can Offer Your People Without Breaking The BankTeam 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...19 Apr 2022 · 2 min read
BlogConducting Performance ReviewsPerformance reviews measure the progress that employees have made and how they compare against expectations. They are also…20 Aug 2021 · 2 min read
TipsEngagement SurveysEmployee engagement measures how motivated your people are within the business. It’s an indication of the level of…20 Aug 2021 · 1 min read
BlogMatariki a Public Holiday in 2022The first public holiday to celebrate Matariki will be on Friday, 24 June 2022. This official public holiday…21 Jul 2021 · 2 min read
TipsManaging Poor PerformanceManaging poor performance is a tricky and complicated process for a lot of employers. Unfortunately, a lot of…21 Jul 2021 · 2 min read
BlogKiwiSaver ContributionDon’t miss out on the $521.43 government contribution toward your KiwiSaver by 30 June. Do you have a…27 Jun 2021 · 1 min read
BlogSick Leave EntitlementsThe upcoming sick leave entitlement increase from 5 days to 10days has irked some employers, and some have…27 Jun 2021 · 2 min read
NewsKey Changes of the Amendment Bill: Sick Leave Changes 2021We have put together the PDF document below as a general guide but, as always, we recommend that…27 Jun 2021 · 1 min read
TipsWhen can you ask an employee for a medical certificate?We get asked this question a lot when there is high absenteeism due to sickness. The answer is…27 Jun 2021 · 1 min read
BlogDo You Have an HR Budget?When I meet prospective new clients and find out about their business and why they have engaged…16 May 2021 · 2 min read
Tips90 Day Trial PeriodIf you are a small business with 19 employees or less, then the 90 Day Trial Period will…16 May 2021 · 1 min read
BlogKeeping Your Employment Agreements up to DateEach year generally sees new and amended employment legislation and changes. This year is no exception, with changes…6 Apr 2021 · 2 min read
TipsLeave BalancesLeave balances left on your balance and are a liability on your business. I cannot emphasis enough how…6 Apr 2021 · 1 min read
BlogHR Is About PeopleWhen I first started Hello Monday eight years ago, people would ask me if I just hired and…12 Mar 2021 · 2 min read
TipsFollowing-upWhen you are having meetings or catch-ups with your team or a team member, try and get into…12 Mar 2021 · 1 min read
BlogManaging Disruptive Behaviour in Your WorkplaceManaging any workplace disruption whether it is lateness, absenteeism, performance, or bullying is difficult. Not all our clients…27 Jan 2021 · 2 min read
TipsBullying In The WorkplaceIf you receive a bullying complaint in your business you need to act on it straight away and…27 Jan 2021 · 1 min read
BlogDo You Have A Sick Leave Policy?Managing excessive and prolonged Sick Leave can be a tough process for many employers to manage, especially when…21 Dec 2020 · 2 min read
TipsExit InterviewsOne of the most effective ways to find out about your business, operations, team and culture is by…21 Dec 2020 · 1 min read
BlogHow Engaged Are Your People?Over the past few months, and especially post the first COVID lockdown, we have been working with a…3 Dec 2020 · 2 min read
TipsManaging Sick LeaveSick Leave has been an issue that a lot of small businesses have struggled with this year post-COVID. …3 Dec 2020 · 1 min read
BlogDo I Really Need Workplace Policies?The workplace as we knew it has evolved and changed so much this year. In my opinion, this…28 Oct 2020 · 2 min read
Tips24 Hours’ Notice and a Support PersonOne of the steps that is often forgotten when meeting an employee for a formal meeting, such as…28 Oct 2020 · 1 min read
BlogTailor Made or Template HR?If you can get tailored made HR documents specific for your business, then I highly recommend it. But…30 Sept 2020 · 2 min read
TipsFollowing Your Warning ProcessIssuing warnings is always a tricky task because you need to be sure what type of warning you…30 Sept 2020 · 2 min read
BlogCould Your New Normal Include HR?Since our world was impacted and turned upside down by COVID-19, we have seen how unprepared some businesses…2 Sept 2020 · 2 min read
TipsManaging LeaveNow, is a great time to review and check your leave liability for all your people. We have…2 Sept 2020 · 1 min read
TipsHandling ResignationsOver the last few weeks, we’ve had clients who have had employees resign for various reasons. When it happened…11 Aug 2020 · 1 min read
TipsPerformance AppraisalsDon’t wait till the end of the year to do your year-end performance appraisals with your people. Make…11 Aug 2020 · 1 min read
TipsPublic HolidaysIf your employees work on a public holiday and it’s a day they usually work, they’ll be paid at least time and…11 Aug 2020 · 1 min read
BlogFollowing ProcessIn the last few months, we have been extremely busy helping our clients with all kinds of employment…29 Jul 2020 · 2 min read
NewsTriangular EmploymentOn 28 June 2020, the Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 came into effect. Triangular employment arrangements…2 Jul 2020 · 2 min read
NewsChanges to paid parental leave from 1 July 2020From 1 July 2020, the duration of parental leave payments will extend from 22 weeks to 26 weeks…2 Jul 2020 · 1 min read
BlogWill Working from Home Hurt Your Company Culture and Engagement?Working from home is now so much easier, and companies with the right technology and people with roles…1 Jul 2020 · 5 min read
BlogFive Most Important Things for Businesses to Embrace NowLeadership Culture Technology Working Remotely Environment Leadership Every business needs great leadership, and that does not always come…26 May 2020 · 13 min read
BlogCOVID-19 Outbreak- Impact on Businesses in New ZealandOn Friday 31 January, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international…1 Mar 2020 · 3 min read
BlogImportance of reviewing Employee ContractsEmployment relationships are always changing… Employment contracts are essential between any Employee and Employer relationship of an organization….10 Feb 2020 · 3 min read
BlogEmployment Law updates for 2020Employment Changes 2020 This year again, we see more changes and updates to our employment legislation in New…13 Jan 2020 · 4 min read
BlogPerformance AppraisalsPerformance appraisals evaluate your people’s skills, achievements and growth, or help to identify areas for improvement. Your business…8 Dec 2019 · 3 min read
BlogBenefits of outsourcing your HR functionBusiness owners and their leadership teams are constantly making challenging decisions about the best way to manage and…17 Nov 2019 · 3 min read
BlogSurviving Christmas Parties! Here are our 5 tips to get through them safelyThe countdown for office shut-down is not too far away! This means you are probably going to be…17 Nov 2019 · 2 min read
BlogRestructuring? Here are 5 important points you must considerWe have recently been helping our clients carry out change management for their businesses. We know that restructuring…16 Oct 2019 · 3 min read
BlogWhat is flexible working?Flexibility in the workplace has many different forms. It includes being able to vary the hours, days and…9 Oct 2019 · 1 min read
BlogWhat should we be doing about mental health?There is a big shift in focus towards mental health in society today. As a result, it’s the…2 Oct 2019 · 1 min read
BlogDo Soft Skills Matter?A person’s attitude and personality can contribute significantly to our current work environment. To be successful in today’s…25 Sept 2019 · 2 min read
BlogManagement StylesEveryone works differently and are motivated by different ways of management. The problem is that the vast majority…18 Sept 2019 · 3 min read
BlogDealing with the counterofferThe war on talent is not a new concept – with talent in such short supply and high…11 Sept 2019 · 3 min read
BlogHow to prepare your workplace for when key employees are awayThe winter season is in full swing now and unfortunately for workplaces, a few other things that come…4 Sept 2019 · 1 min read
BlogBuilding a great teamA key focus for Hello Monday this year is helping leaders in business become exceptional at leading and…28 Aug 2019 · 2 min read
BlogConflict Resolution: The Ultimate ApproachEvery company will experience conflict of some sort and how they approach it can be defining. Most advice…21 Aug 2019 · 3 min read
BlogThe Danger of the Unconscious Cognitive Bias and How it’s Affecting Your RecruitmentCognitive bias is rooted in thought processing errors often arising from problems with memory, attention, attribution, and other…22 May 2019 · 3 min read
BlogThe Value of Speaking UpOne of the values we hold here at Hello Monday is the value of speaking up. Why is…14 May 2019 · 1 min read
BlogThe Relationship Between Music and Productivity at WorkMusic is a universally loved joy in life. The power of one simple tune can bring your day…7 May 2019 · 4 min read
BlogOccupational Burnout: The Silent AssassinWorkplace stress and fatigue (aka burnout) can strike anyone in any profession. If you’ve been there, you would…1 May 2019 · 3 min read
Blog“Sitting is the New Smoking”“Sitting is the new smoking” is a phrase that researchers have been using recently to describe the deleterious…1 May 2019 · 3 min read
BlogHappy Earth Day Everyone!Earth Day falls on the 22nd of April every year worldwide to raise awareness and demonstrate ways to…16 Apr 2019 · 2 min read
Blog“Food is love”A cheesy (excuse the early pun) saying that I have said, for as long as I can remember….29 Mar 2019 · 2 min read
Blog40 Hours of OnboardingThe two interns Ryan and Shivashna got the complete Hello Monday experience within the first week of training….19 Mar 2019 · 2 min read
BlogWomen in the changing world of workHappy International Women’s Day! Inspired by Rosie the Riveter, March 8th has been celebrated for years to recognise…7 Mar 2019 · 2 min read
BlogWhat a CV doesn’t tell you about a candidateFollowing on from our recent blogs for candidates who are writing their CV, we think its important from…27 Feb 2019 · 2 min read
BlogHow engaged is your team?We all know by now that the most important asset in any business is your people. Without people…19 Feb 2019 · 4 min read
Blog5 questions we ask every job candidate:An important part of the interview process is getting the most out of the questions you are asking…10 Feb 2019 · 4 min read
BlogIs your workplace attracting the right talent?Guest blog: DB Interiors This month we’ve got a guest blog about attracting and retaining talent written by…4 Feb 2019 · 3 min read
BlogHow relevant and important is your CV today?I get asked this question a lot as I have the opportunity to see loads of CVs. Over…16 Jan 2019 · 3 min read
BlogWhy Monday?When I meet people and tell them what I do, one of the first things they say is…6 Jan 2019 · 2 min read