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Labour Day Public Holiday

The Public Holiday of Labour Day is upon us again this month, observed on Monday the 24th October. Commemorating the eight-hour work day it is always observed on the fourth Monday in October. If an employee works for any part of a Public Holiday, they must be paid at least 1.5x their normal rate for the actual…

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90 Day Trial Problems

The infernal problem of successfully enforcing a 90 Day Trial Period termination never goes away. Getting a 90 day trial termination wrong is expensive. If you find yourself in this position, double check your process and circumstances thoroughly before invoking anything. Read more here: www.employers.co.nz/90-day-trial-still-a-problem-news-sept-2025-newsitem.aspx This article was originally written by www.employers.co.nz

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Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill has passed

Follow our recent update on the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill which you can read here: www.employers.co.nz/employment-relations-employee-remuneration-disclosure-amendment-bill-newsitem.aspx, the Bill has now passed the third reading and will become law in due course. Get prepared with your employment agreements – you will no longer be allowed to prevent (or take any punitive action against)…

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Holiday Job Search Myths and Realities

The festive season has arrived, and many jobseekers often press pause on their job search during the Christmas period believing New Zealand businesses stop recruiting during this time. This is a myth. The reality is that opportunities are often still readily available, and hiring managers may use this lull in their business-as-usual workload to recruit for roles…

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How to Protect Your Candidates Against Recruitment Scams

Recruitment Scams pose a significant threat to job seekers, exploiting their eagerness for employment and potentially causing financial harm or identity theft. As recruiters, it’s imperative to safeguard candidates from falling victim to these schemes. Raising awareness about the threat of recruitment scams can help you earn candidates’ trust and loyalty – a great start…

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New Zealand it’s time to take action – unleash the potential of your workforce

If ever there was a time to take action, it’s now. After a few very tough years, the business landscape in New Zealand is ripe for productivity, and the winners will be those who are ready to take advantage of the potential. So are you ready? Surviving the Chaos It has been a decade like…

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Benefits can top up your salary expectations

When considering a job offer, it’s important to evaluate the entire compensation package, including the benefits, rather than focusing only on the dollars. This approach ensures a more comprehensive understanding of the job’s value and how it aligns with personal and professional desires. How often do you hear the phrase, “that’s a bit more than…

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Workplace culture: What employees are looking for in 2024

If you want to attract and retain great employees, especially when hiring is competitive, culture needs to be on your radar. Research for SEEK shows 68% of Kiwis find workplace culture important; 52% of people say they’d turn down a job if they learned a company had a poor culture and 77% say they’ve left a…

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Minimum Wage Rates in New Zealand 2024

There are three main categories of minimum wage rates for employees in New Zealand. These are the: 1. ‘Adult Minimum Wage’ 2. ‘Starting-Out Wage’ 3. ‘Training Minimum Wage’  The Starting-Out and Training minimum wage rates are set at 80% of whatever the applicable Adult Minimum Wage rate is. For people under 16 years of age…

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Design your own Promotion

In the ever-changing environment that is work, a proactive approach towards career advancement is not just advisable; it’s necessary. The age-old career ladder, once clear and linear, has morphed into a complex labyrinth of opportunities and challenges. If you’re looking to navigate this maze and keep your career moving forward, the solution often lies in…

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