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  • Cultivating a Positive Workplace Culture for High-Performance Teams

    … This course is designed for leaders, managers, and organisational change agents who … work-life balance and wellbeing   • Developing strategies for conflict resolution and collaboration   By the end of the … achievement.   Key Audience This course is designed for leaders, managers, and anyone responsible for shaping the …
  • Employer Bulletin | 18 August

    … the New Zealand labour market, including unemployment and employment rates, demand for labour, and changes in wages and salaries.  In the June … 5.1% underutilisation rate was 12.8%, compared with 12.4% employment rate was 66.8%, compared with 67.1%.  In the year …
  • Need to Know: The Emissions Reduction Plan

    … regulations, costs and incentives, the plan has potential for a major impact on your business.  The first emissions reduction plan will set the direction for climate action including a pathway to meeting New … of the economy.  … As an organisation, we’re committed to continuous improvement of the content we bring to members. …
  • Treasury forecasts show need for medium to longer term small business support

    … situation well so far and have helped keep the lights on for many businesses, but some businesses are still finding it … to continue this by looking at other support mechanisms for small, local businesses.  "Yesterday’s forecast scenarios … by Treasury showed that with effective Government support for our business community and management of the current …
  • Employer Bulletin | 02 September

    … jobs, job flows, worker flows, mean and median earnings for continuing jobs and new hires, and total earnings.  … Goods-producing industries – up 0.9 percent (4,280 jobs) • Service industries – up 3.4 percent (59,170 jobs). In today’s Bulletin Employment Court upholds finding of unjustified dismissal …
  • Employer Bulletin | 17 March

    … proposing changes to procurement rules to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to win government contracts that … procurement decisions. “Doing so will create export and employment opportunities and help New Zealand businesses to … Business financial data: December 2024 quarter; Business employment data: December 2024 quarter, and New Chair …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 June

    … Business employment data includes filled jobs and gross earnings, with … adjusted filled jobs were down 0.1% (2,499 jobs).  For the year ended March 2025 compared with the year ended … certification to take on global competitors; Business employment data: March 2025 quarter; Foreign Minister …
  • Submission to the Education and Workforce Parliament Select Committee on the Employment Relations (Triangular Relationships) Amendment Bill

    … one organisation who is deployed by their employer to work for, and under the direction of, another employer to be … grievance action they may take in relation to their employment with their primary employer. Business Central … is that forms of work other than permanent full-time employment are “precarious”, “vulnerable”, undesirable, and …
  • Employer Bulletin | 6 May

    … to supporting pay equity claims as time-limited funding for the Pay Equity Taskforce comes to an end, Public Service Minister Nicola Willis says. “Three years ago, the … leads to unjustified dismissal Unilaterally changing the employment agreement leads to constructive dismissal Personal …
  • Budget Update

    … extensions to free and subsidised public transport for children and the under 25s, our own policy advisors and … disappointed there was little in the way of support for business. This Budget made no acknowledgement of the … outlook, there were however some welcome announcements for our region. Some key examples include: A further +$800m …
  • Employer Bulletin | 4 June

    … plus FamilyBoost childcare payments of up to $150 for eligible families. “Under my Government, Budgets will no … or our Police. We are resolutely focused on frontline service delivery. Says Mr Luxon. In today’s Bulletin Employee … Forklift brake failure incident could have been avoided, Employment indicators: April 2024, Census release on Te Whata …
  • Employer Bulletin | 09 September

    … Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says … legislation.”   The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [MBIE] has selected 100 organisations … technical expertise. MBIE will also be working with public service agencies – notably Health NZ and the Ministry of …
  • ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards 2025

    … to the rest of the Central region and will be hosted for the first time Palmerston North on the 6th of June at the … Region Export Awards promote the benefits of exporting for businesses, as well as showcasing the industry’s success … to the local economy. They also provide an opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange among exporters and …
  • Our Facilitators

    … and safety systems and offering robust recommendations for organisational improvement, backed by her extensive …     Damon Jacobsen Facilitates Health & Safety Courses and Employment Law With over a decade in senior leadership roles … over 20 years of healthcare experience to training and service development. He draws on his human development and …
  • Holidays Act

    … policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems … best practice. Key audience: This course is suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful for managers overseeing staff in HR and those who work with …
  • Holidays Act

    … policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems … best practice. Key audience: This course is suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful for managers overseeing staff in HR and those who work with …
  • Holidays Act

    … policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems … best practice. Key audience: This course is suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful for managers overseeing staff in HR and those who work with …
  • Customer Service essentials

    … course will cover the importance of creating a customer service mindset when dealing with your most important asset … service etiquette. Key audience: This course is suitable for employees who interact with customers on a regular basis, … Learn about customer service etiquette and how it’s unique for each business. Explain the requirement for a strong …
  • Stage 1 Health & Safety Representatives

    … in your workplace. Key audience: This course is suitable for people who have been chosen to be the H&S Representative for their organisation and need to be well-prepared for the role. It would also be useful for anyone who would …
  • All Things Carbon – Measure and Reduce

    … and reduction can help reduce business costs, prepare you for changes in regulations, and work to build a foundation of climate literacy for your business. Key audience: This course is suitable for businesses ready to start measuring and reducing …
  • Holidays Act

    … policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems … best practice. Key audience: This course is suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful for managers overseeing staff in HR and those who work with …
  • Positive Workplaces – Resilient People

    … the importance of creating a positive workplace culture for your business and how resilient employees contribute to … There are many benefits of a positive workplace especially for productivity, employee morale and wellbeing. Recognising what the stressors are for your people and how they can become more mentally, …
  • Positive Workplaces – Resilient People

    … the importance of creating a positive workplace culture for your business and how resilient employees contribute to … There are many benefits of a positive workplace especially for productivity, employee morale and wellbeing. Recognising what the stressors are for your people and how they can become more mentally, …
  • Member Benefits

    … number to register.  These members deals are available for you and your staff, so take a look and start saving! … has the latest market information to make sound decisions for your staff.  This includes Member discounts on … to set you on the right path.  Whether it’s remuneration for individual jobs or your whole organisation, Strategic Pay …
  • Employer Bulletin | 14 July

    … borrowing and delivering much needed cost of living relief for many New Zealand households,” Nicola Willis says. “While … was not pre-determined Business partners found to not have employment relationship Employer ordered to pay money owed to … If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line team on …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … The law is very specific, not only requiring justification for disciplinary action, but necessitating that the process … is fair. This one-day course will prepare you well for the process, so it’s done right. Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the …
  • Employer Bulletin | 21 October

    … a 3.3 percent annual increase in the June 2024 quarter. “For the first time since March 2021, annual inflation is … annual increase and Wellington had the smallest. Prices for local authority rates and payments increased 12.2 percent … If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line team on …
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