So, the College of Midwives has started legal action and the NZ Education Institute has said it will do likewise on behalf of education support workers. It may be that both groups have valid claims of being underpaid - but we are about to see just how the Court decides it can measure just how to compare pay across industry groups (if indeed it thinks it can).
Kudos to The Warehouse Group – they have announced that victimised employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days paid leave per year for meetings etc related to getting themselves to a safer position. They’ve also announced unpaid leave entitlements for those taking care of family violence victims. http://www.hrmonline.co.nz/news/warehouse-group-to-offer-staff-paid-domestic-violence-leave-205669.aspx
Well, once again sport takes over NZ businesses! Go the All Blacks but just how should you manage your staff when their rugby support limits their productivity?
This month's Update has a primary focus on the legislation proposed by the government to reinforce basic Employment Standards. There are a range of proposals including some very stiff penalties for individuals found not to be complying. The Essential Update can be read here
Only 0.6% of people read their employment agreements in full! That is 6 people in a thousand. This is according to a study conducted by protecting.co.uk - and only another 0.1% had read it in part. Why am I not surprised? The answer is simple - they are just too complicated.
A new year is a good time to reflect on how to improve your staff commitment to your business.
Over 40% of under 33 year-olds intend to leave their job within 2 years. Deloitte have completed a big Millennials survey and it is clear that this generation still favour job-hopping in order to advance their careers. It seems that it is easier for them to show their growth this way than if they stay in one place. A significant number are clearly seeking leadership and responsibility and won't await the dead man's shoes.
Next month Waitangi Day falls on Saturday 6th, and the law means that if that is not a working day for you, it is observed on Monday 8th. So what does this mean for individuals you employ?
The Australian workplaces have estimated a cost of some $11 billion per annum related to untreated mental health issues. I asked Michael Hempseed of Employee Solution Service (ESS) what he suggested could be done about this in NZ.
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