
Maximising Profitability & Optimising Business Potential
March 2nd 2020
Cloud Inc.* recently contacted Grow HR after reviewing the staffing structure of their business and its future role requirements. Find out how they maximis...
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2020 Public Holidays
February 27th 2020
This year Anzac Day falls on a Saturday so will be observed on (transfer to) the following Monday 27 April for any staff where Saturday is not a day they w...
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Minimum Wage Increasing 1 April 2020
February 27th 2020
In New Zealand, the minimum wage is increasing on 1 April from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour. The training wage will increase to $15.12 per hour and will remai...
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Employment Law 2020 – Complimentary Update Sessions
February 27th 2020
Due to popular demand we’ve added a second Employment Law 2020 – Complimentary Update Session on 11 March from 8.00-9.30am.
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December 2019 Newsletter
December 17th 2019
In the December 2019 issue of our email newsletter we look at: Grow HR donates to Project Prima Volta & Christmas Cheer Appeal Better Protection for Contra...
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2019 Labour Cost Index from Stats NZ
December 9th 2019
The Labour Cost Index for year to September 2019 has not yet been published by Stats NZ. But here are the headlines.
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Better Protection for Contractors
December 9th 2019
The government has launched a discussion document for public feedback 'Better protections for Contractors'.
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Update on Changes to Temporary Work Visas
December 9th 2019
The first overview of changes to employer processes and visas have been announced by Immigration.
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Christmas Cheer Appeal / Project Prima Volta
December 9th 2019
In lieu of client gifts this Christmas we've decided to instead contribute to two great local projects: the Christmas Cheer Appeal and Project Prima Volta....
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Planning Staff Cover for Christmas & New Year
November 4th 2019
Now is a really good time to start planning any business shutdowns and managing your staff's annual leave requests for the upcoming holiday period. The...
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October 2019 Newsletter
October 23rd 2019
In the October 2019 issue of our email newsletter we look at changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas being rolled out between now and 2021, perfo...
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Getting sorted for work Christmas parties
October 21st 2019
If you're an employer, you have responsibilities for your staff (and potentially clients) at work Christmas functions.
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Changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas being rolled out between now and 2021
October 18th 2019
Between now and 2021, the Government are making changes to the way employers recruit foreign workers. The changes aim to improve the temporary work visa sy...
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April Newsletter
April 29th 2019
Our latest newsletter covers information on oral fluid (drug) testing, probationary periods, recruiting and retaining staff, and work trials. Further Empl...
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February Newsletter
February 20th 2019
Our first newsletter of 2019 is packed with exciting information: we introduce a new team member, Lance Peterson and introduce independent Mediation Servic...
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Using external investigators for serious complaint investigations
February 4th 2019
As employers, there may be times when you need to investigate serious issues, such as misconduct, serious misconduct or allegations/complaints of bullying ...
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Payday Filing Update
January 29th 2019
Changes are afoot regarding Payday Filing. Effective 01 April 2019, Payday filing will be compulsory. Here are the key points that you need to know: Payda...
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'Nipping it in the bud' conversations
December 14th 2018
To find out more about how to have some of those conversations with your employees that might be a little uncomfortable, such as often being late for work,...
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What's up for 2019 - The Employment Relations Act
December 12th 2018
We’ve all been watching as the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 progressed through the Select Committee and Parliamentary processes. The Bill has n...
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December Newsletter
December 4th 2018
Christmas is nearly here and this is our last newsletter for 2018. We'll continue to post articles and blogs of interest here and on our Facebook, LinkedIn...
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