News

The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for New Zealand businesses. So we thought it timely to put together ...

The following FAQs have been republished from the Employment New Zealand website and were up-to-date as of 5 March 2020. We encourage you to stay up-to-dat...

In the March-April-May 2020 issue of our newsletter we look at: Maximising Profits & Optimising Potential by profiling one of our successful clients. We in...

Cloud Inc.* recently contacted Grow HR after reviewing the staffing structure of their business and its future role requirements. Find out how they maximis...

This year Anzac Day falls on a Saturday so will be observed on (transfer to) the following Monday 27 April for any staff where Saturday is not a day they w...

In New Zealand, the minimum wage is increasing on 1 April from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour. The training wage will increase to $15.12 per hour and will remai...

Due to popular demand we’ve added a second Employment Law 2020 – Complimentary Update Session on 11 March from 8.00-9.30am.

In the December 2019 issue of our email newsletter we look at: Grow HR donates to Project Prima Volta & Christmas Cheer Appeal Better Protection for Contra...

The Labour Cost Index for year to September 2019 has not yet been published by Stats NZ. But here are the headlines.

The government has launched a discussion document for public feedback 'Better protections for Contractors'. 

The first overview of changes to employer processes and visas have been announced by Immigration.

In lieu of client gifts this Christmas we've decided to instead contribute to two great local projects: the Christmas Cheer Appeal and Project Prima Volta....

Now is a really good time to start planning any business shutdowns and managing your staff's annual leave requests for the upcoming holiday period.    The...

In the October 2019 issue of our email newsletter we look at changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas being rolled out between now and 2021, perfo...

If you're an employer, you have responsibilities for your staff (and potentially clients) at work Christmas functions.

Between now and 2021, the Government are making changes to the way employers recruit foreign workers. The changes aim to improve the temporary work visa sy...

Our latest newsletter covers information on oral fluid (drug) testing, probationary periods, recruiting and retaining staff, and work trials.  Further Empl...

Our first newsletter of 2019 is packed with exciting information: we introduce a new team member, Lance Peterson and introduce independent Mediation Servic...

As employers, there may be times when you need to investigate serious issues, such as misconduct, serious misconduct or allegations/complaints of bullying ...

Changes are afoot regarding Payday Filing.  Effective 01 April 2019, Payday filing will be compulsory. Here are the key points that you need to know: Payda...