Archive: 2013

I 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!

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


90-day Trial Periods

Some key points: A Trial Period is not a probationary period, it is not something that is passed or failed, it is not linked to performance.

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Essential Update - December 2013

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Essential Update - November 2013

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Strategic HR Management – why is it so important?

Recently, a client set about recruiting to meet the growth opportunities his company was facing only to find no one with the skills he is looking for currently in NZ…

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Essential Update - September 2013

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Essential Update - July 2013

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Essential Update - June 2013

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KiwiSaver increases and minimums

From 1 April 2013, compulsory employer contributions will rise from the current 2 % to 3 %, and the default rate and minimum employee contribution rate will also increase from…

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Keeping You Posted

11 April 2024

Essential Update - 11th April 2024

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10 January 2024

Essential Update - First update of 2024

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4 December 2023

Final 2023 Essential Update

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