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CCTV - Surveillance of Employees
I've recently had a couple of clients where CCTV has played an important role in determining whether or not an employee lost their job.
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Office Work is Dangerous!
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has identified further evidence that prolonged sitting or standing in stationary positions is increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes (at least).
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Recruiting the right person is only half the battle
In my experience of recruiting it is absolutely essential to have a thorough and robust recruitment process.
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Deducting pay for short notice
It seems that I am finding an increasing number of situations where an employee gives short notice when they resign.
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Health Safety Law passed with my amendment
Allow me to blow my own trumpet - at least this one time!
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Equal Pay - a measurement challenge
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.
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Helping Staff who suffer from Domestic Violence
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.
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Rugby World Cup and absenteeism
Well, once again sport takes over NZ businesses!
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September Update
This month's Update has a primary focus on the legislation proposed by the government to reinforce basic Employment Standards.
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Employment Agreements - who understands them?
Only 0.6% of people read their employment agreements in full!
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