Keeping you posted

We aim to share short, informative posts on current developments and ideas in the HR space that are of practical use to employers and employees alike!

The Essential HR Team wants to make sure you always know what is happening in the world of human resources. Here we provide you with latest news and updates from Essential HR, as we identify them.  This includes our own analyses, summaries of key legal developments month by month, and useful tips for your organisation.


Trends in Performance Management

I have come across some clear trends in companies that want to make a difference in managing their staff performance.

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Improve Productivity with Flexibility

A Working Mum's Research survey in the US has concluded that those who are happy with their work-life benefits are 21% more productive and 33% more likely to stay with…

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Caring and Flexibility

Over 430,000 New Zealanders fit the description of a carer and some 90% of them are aged between 18 and 65, with the majority working full or part-time.

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Drug testing

The Drug Detection Agency in NZ conducted over 100,000 tests on jobseekers and employees in 2014.

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90-day limit for Personal Grievances n/a

A recent court case has highlighted a legislated reason for a personal grievance being able to be raised outside the 90-day limit.

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April-May Essential Update

The Essential Update can be read here

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Immigration Law Changes

Changes to Immigration law are expected to be in place by 1 July; all of which should make those of you involved in hiring staff on work visas a little…

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Employing Migrant Workers - take care

They changed the law on April 30th.

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Champion Canterbury Awards

Do you know a company that has had done some amazing things; had an amazing impact on its staff or the community; or in some way is just worth celebrating?…

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CPI Falls

The Consumer Price Index has fallen by 0. 3% in the last quarter, so that the annual rate of inflation is now only 0. 1%.

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Keeping You Posted

10 January 2024

Essential Update - First update of 2024

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4 December 2023

Final 2023 Essential Update

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9 November 2023

Essential Update - 9th November 2023

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