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.


Costs and Wages

Some interesting figures have recently been released, which will not necessarily make wage and salary negotiations easy for local employers.   The CPI figures show inflation at only 0.

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Social Media

I have just read this amazing article on developments in the world of learning, and the role that social learning is playing in the world of work and play.

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Workplace Stress

The impact of stress in the workplace was highlighted in a recent court case where poorly managed stress at work was determined to be a valid cause of constructive dismissal…

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Conducting Effective Investigations

Conducting Effective Investigations Workshop Flyer can be found here

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Extra Potential Large H&S Fines

In December 2014 the Sentencing Act 2002 was ammended in a seemingly minor fashion.

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November-December Update

My Christmas Essential Update can be read here

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ERA Changes - 6 March 2015

The new National Government has made it happen . . . now you need to prepare.

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Legislation Changes - Drink Driving

Do you allow any alcohol consumption at work, at work functions or at work premises after work? The combination of lower legal alcohol limits and new H & S laws next…

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Select Committees

The message I got was 'be encouraged to talk to them'.

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Pre-school/Early Child Care Free Seminar - POSTPONED

The Seminars scheduled for December 4th have been postponed until February - I will update details in the New Year.

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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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