What is the job demands-resources model, and why should you care?
The job demands model (JD-R) is a relatively young model to describe the delicate balance between many factors at work that help or hinder productivity, employee engagement and employee wellbeing[i].
Effective performance management turns poor performers into great ones – without losing your best people
Learn how effective performance management can turn poor performance and also retain your top talent. Practical steps to lift performance and strengthen teams.
Hybrid working and simulating the office environment
6 minute read In this article, I address eight challenges posed by hybrid working, and some solutions you can implement to help simulate working together in the office. The closer
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New legal definition for independent contractors – how it works
Independent contractors: they’re everywhere. Many know what they’re getting themselves into, others not so much. The problem is that we’ve never had a robust definition of independent contractor (IC), and ...
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The new law around dismissing staff on high salaries
It’s now going to be easier to sack high-earning staff that are not performing; or eliminate the need to consult with them when looking at redundancies. The original Employment Relations ...
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Shake-up of remedies for employees that win personal grievances
Up to now, employees who did something dangerous, violent or stupid, that got sacked either on the spot or with a poor process, could challenge that dismissal. And when they ...
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Skills-based hiring: a practical guide for New Zealand employers
Late January through February is one of the busiest times of the year for recruitment activity in New Zealand. Employers across the country are facing a familiar challenge: how to ...
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KiwiSaver changes 2026: what you need to know about the increase and the temporary rate reduction
Are you ready for the 2026 KiwiSaver changes? Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver, and they’ll affect almost every working New Zealander. If you’re feeling the pinch from the cost ...
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When growth outpaces structure: the hidden cost of too many direct reports
A team of 5 becomes 8. Then 12. Then 15. Same manager. Same structure. Different breaking point. I’ve watched this pattern unfold across countless New Zealand businesses. A successful company ...
