Keeping you posted

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.


Salaries and CPI

The government are suggesting that businesses should be giving pay rises if they want to keep skilled people and be attractive places to work.

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Independent Directors

A useful way to help you direct your business – especially when you are stepping back from heavy involvement in the day-to-day running.

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Essential Update - January 2014

To view January Essential Update click here

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Starting a business

If you spend a little time up front you can avoid a huge headache later. I was so impressed today.

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Policies and Procedures v Employment Agreements

If your policies are not consistent with your Employment Agreements they may not be enforceable.

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On-Call rates

We have had a few questions about ‘on-call’ rates.

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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

To view December 2013 Essential Update, click here

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Essential Update - November 2013

To view November Essential Update click here

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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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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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