Navigating the Tricky Waters of Organisational Change: Avoiding the Pitfalls In the ever-evolving landscape of business, businesses often find themselves in the throes of change. Whether it’s adapting to product or market shifts, technological advancements, or internal financial or people challenges, the need for restructuring can arise. While restructuring can promise greater efficiency, productivity, and alignment with goals, it’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. In partnering with our clients to manage change in their business, we ensure that ample time is taken to carefully d ..read more

Building a Strong Bench Building your bench is a concept that is crucial for the long-term success and resilience of your organisation’s success. It allows you to plan and ensure you have cover in key areas of your business. At its core, building your bench is all about strengthening the capabilities of your leadership team to ensure you have a robust succession plan in place for any eventuality. Whether it’s a senior leader being promoted, resigning, going on leave, or facing unforeseen challenges, having a strong bench ensures you can maintain continuity and business performance. Rather th ..read more

One on One Time Making time for regular one-on-one (1:1) check-ins with your team is absolutely essential. 1:1s allow you to gain an understanding how the team are doing with their work and making sure everything stays on course. These uninterrupted sessions provide a dedicated space where you can talk about what’s currently happening and pinpoint where support might be needed. 1:1s help you stay in the loop about anything that might come up later, giving you the chance to coach, guide, and readjust as necessary. Plus, these meetings offer a chance to connect with your team members on a deepe ..read more

Important Employment Legislation Changes As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employment laws in New Zealand, we would like to bring your attention back to recent changes employment legislation that have significant impact for businesses across the country and of all sizes. These changes are essential for employers to understand and adapt to, ensuring that they understand their obligations and the impact it has for their business, as well as recruiting new employees. Minimum Wage Increase The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be ris ..read more

Top 5 things you should know about Job Descriptions as an employer: Under NZ law, every individual employment agreement must include a description of the work to be performed by the employee. Alongside the Individual Employment Agreement, they form the contractual agreement between the employee and the company and should be initialled (as accepted) as part of the onboarding process. Job descriptions provide clear expectations for employees and can help to reduce confusion or misunderstandings around responsibilities especially important in smaller businesses where employees may wear many hats ..read more

Hey there! Are you a business owner or manager in New Zealand? If so, have you ever considered the importance of having job descriptions for all your employees? If not, then you should! Job descriptions are crucial for any business or organization. They provide clear expectations for employees, which can lead to greater job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall job performance. In New Zealand, job descriptions are also important for legal compliance with employment laws and regulations. Key Benefits One of the key benefits of having job descriptions is that they help to clea ..read more

As a New Zealand employer, you can become an accredited employer through Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Being an accredited employer means that it can be easier to hire skilled migrant workers from overseas. We’ll look at what it means to be an accredited employer and what it could mean for your business. What is an accredited employer? An accredited employer is one that has been approved by INZ as meeting certain criteria, such as being able to offer a salary that is competitive with the market and providing a safe work environment for employees. To become an accredited employer, companies mu ..read more

Below provides a brief update of legislation changes coming through this year… Hello Monday can walk through what these changes mean to your organisation and how to implement them. Median Wage From 27 February 2023, the median wage of $29.66 per hour will be adopted by Immigration NZ. This is an increase from the current median wage of $27.76 per hour. This increase will impact the wage criteria of migrant workers applying for visa after 27 February 2023. Minimum Wage The minimum wage rate has again increased for 2023. This change will take effect from 1 April. Minimum wage will increase by $1 ..read more

Christmas parties are a classic annual tradition for many New Zealand businesses and organisations. It’s a chance for employees to relax and enjoy time with their colleagues, and for employers to offer a token of thanks for a year of hard work and dedication. However, it’s important that an employer takes responsibility for the event and their staff. This can help to ensure everyone has a great time, without risking safety issues or office embarrassments.    Setting guidelines and expectations  At Christmas celebration time, make sure that you are providing some clear guidelines ..read more