Implementing workplace drug testing in New Zealand isn’t as simple as buying a kit and lining up employees. It requires legal diligence, genuine consultation, and a commitment to doing it right.
Workplace drug testing on the rise Read More »
I recently presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19, outlining the impacts on the business sector of the extended lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Dealing with the long-term legal and human impacts of Covid Read More »
Even in a labour market that has more people available for work, immigration still plays an important piece in the puzzle around how employers find the right skills for their businesses.
How to optimise workforce planning in today’s labour market Read More »
You may have worked with this person in a business or organisation: someone who’s keen for a chat, who wants to share a drama, checks their phone constantly, or maybe they have an errand to run.
How to manage difficult employees effectively Read More »
It’s a nightmare scenario for any employer when a former staff member tries to poach the company’s clients after their employment ends.
How enforceable are restraints of trade? Read More »
Summer festival sickies, or a more sensitive subject? Absenteeism takes many shapes – and can be a significant productivity issue.
The EMA is backing the government’s initiative to overhaul the personal grievance system, which it says has been tilted in favour of employees.
EMA applauds reforms to address personal grievance imbalance Read More »
