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…