As we move through 2025, business leaders need a deliberate plan to get through this difficult economic period. Evidence shows that companies which innovate and invest in their people during lean times are the ones that emerge stronger.

A high-performing team is a powerful asset in any organisation. However, studies have found that few organisations rate their leadership team, or any team, as “very effective”.

Are you an employer dealing with a serious incident or ongoing situation involving a critical breakdown of processes or relationships?  

New Zealand employers who intentionally withhold pay from employees could now face hefty penalties: Imprisonment for up to a year and a fine of up to $30,000.

What happens when you have an employee who is physically “on the job”, but is unwell or emotionally or mentally preoccupied?

Delegation is a growth strategy that costs your business nothing. Yet, why do so many leaders not delegate?

Payroll is simple, right? Simply calculate hours worked, multiply that figure by the hourly rate and then deduct taxes!

As the year wraps up, it’s a great time to acknowledge your team’s hard work and prepare for a fresh start in 2025.

Since the Covid pandemic, New Zealand has seen a record immigration boom to fill major skills shortages. While the gains are now slowing, in the year to August we’ve seen a net 53,800 new Kiwis arrive on our shores. As a result, today’s workplaces have grown in cultural diversity.

While restructures are commonly talked about and various behavioural issues emerging, a theme in workplaces at the moment is a rise in absenteeism.

It is important that your business is structured for success, in both good times and bad. Reviewing and restructuring staff roles and responsibilities can ensure that you have the right roles in place to meet your business demands.

With diverse personalities and professional approaches in the workplace, communication can sometimes go off the rails.