HR Resources

2021 is a very different place to do business, but offering employees attractive benefits and perks is still important for boosting morale and performance. Find out more.

Common health and safety pitfalls that your businesses should avoid.

Fair Pay Agreements represent the biggest change to the employment landscape in decades, but the system will be more complicated and trickier for employers to navigate. Find out why.

Answers to common questions about quarantine-free travel between NZ and Australia, your business and your employees.

Find out when it's appropriate to suspend an employee, how the process works, and some of the consequences if you get it wrong.

Many kiwi employers struggle to get public holiday pay right, so we've created this short guide to help.

Sam Newton, co-founder of FlexiTime breaks down the recently released Holidays Act review, looking at the recommendations that have been made and how they may impact employers and small business owners.

Information about COVID-19 vaccinations for employers and employees, including common questions.

A perfectly-balanced blend of expert people and cutting-edge technology makes managing all aspects of HR simple, from end-to-end.

People choose to leave their place of work in many different ways. Make sure you’re prepared for all of them.

Pratical advice for employers looking at ending employment, covering dismissal on notice, summary dismissal, and constructive dismissal. Find out more.

This report provides a snapshot of the employment landscape and the trends and changes we have seen this year when we compare it to 2019.

Entrusting your company's HR functions to a dedicated outside partner has a lot of advantages over employing your own HR staff. Find out more.

Jason Ennor, MyHR's CEO, shares his views on the changes to employment law proposed by the Labour government.

Looking after your remote workers' wellbeing is key to ensuring they are motivated, connected, and productive. Find out the best ways to keep them healthy and happy.

The Labour-led government has promised significant changes to employment law. The changes will mean increased compliance obligations and cost for NZ businesses. Find out more.

A restructure to get rid of an employee might seem like a good idea, but a recent ruling by the ERA proves it could cost your business dearly. Find out more.

Major employment issues that go public can cause reputation damage and significant, unnecessary cost to your business.

Planning on restructuring your business? This free checklist will help you ensure you're following fair, robust process.

A step-by-step guide to handling and resolving employee complaints before the problem escalates.

A useful guide step-by-step guide for all employers on using this effective recruitment tool

Good performance reviews work. These five key steps will ensure you get the most from your performance reviews and avoid common mistakes.

A useful guide step-by-step guide for all employers on navigating the pitfalls of 90 day exits.

Businesses with 20 or more employees must use probationary periods instead of 90-day trial periods. This step-by-step guide will help you manage the exit without getting into hot water.

When an employee isn't on the same track as your business, you need to take a proactive, structured approach to improving performance.

So, you've decided one of your employee's behavior is unacceptable and you want to enter into a disciplinary process. This FREE IMPACT GUIDE covers every step you need to take and gives you a robust process map to follow.

A signed, written employment agreement for each employee is a must for every business in New Zealand. This impact guide features a handy check list to make sure you don't miss something you might regret.

Cashing out annual leave is only allowed in some very specific situations. This FREE IMPACT GUIDE covers everything you need to know.

Guidance and advice to help make pay increase decisions.

Trusty tips to get these right the first time.

Check out this free guide packed with tips to help you look out for lemons.

A step-by-step guide on how to respond to a personal grievance.

A step-by-step guide to help you make effective changes to your organisation.

Recruitment is one of the biggest challenges business owners and managers face.

While interviews are the most common way to find and recruit good people, they can also be very unreliable. To give youself a better chance of asking the questions worth asking, download this free guide.

Sylvie Thrush Marsh, Head of MyHR's Platinum Services, talks about gaining clarity and confidence in one of the most dreaded HR processes.

Jennifer Mills, one of New Zealand's leading employment and health & safety lawyers, and Jason Ennor, CEO of MyHR, discuss how to navigate the changing landscape of employment law.

Sam Newton from PayHero and Sylvie Thrush Marsh, Head of Platinum Services at MyHR, talked about recent changes to the Holidays Act and how these may impact your business.

A discussion with Jason Ennor, MyHR's CEO, on what performance reviews are good for and how to get the most out of them.

Our Head of Advisory, Sylvie, discusses what suspending an employee from work is, when it's appropriate, and how to avoid legal pitfalls.

MyHR CEO, Jason Ennor, and HASANZ certified, inhouse H&S expert Tammy White, discuss the best ways you and your team can stay safe at work.

Whether it's dealing with a team member's sudden resignation or dismissing an employee due to misconduct, following proper procedure and acting in good faith will help keep you on solid legal ground.

COVID-19 has changed the economic landscape, but not all businesses have been equally impacted. Some have emerged from lockdown to a rush of activity and find they need more hands on deck.

Jason, our CEO, looks at what Alert Level 3 could mean for your business. He covers the government requirements, who can open, how to ensure you operate safely, and wider considerations for getting your business back up and running in these difficult times.

Sylvie, our CHRO, hosts a special LIVE session on planning for and reacting to COVID-19. Sylvie covers the best ways to keep your people safe, how to respond if your business and employees are affected, and potential leave or restructuring scenarios if work dries up.

Finding good people in a tight labour market can be tough, but if you take a structured approach to recruitment, you'll increase your chances of attracting top talent.

Sylvie, MyHR’S CHRO reviews of the highlights of 2019, including the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Act, increase in the minimum wage and payday filing. Sylvie also looks at new legislations on the table for next year.

Immigration law is changing (again), and SMEs will need to rethink their hiring practices in order to comply.

Restructuring your business and considering redundancies are challenging for both you and your team, but you're the one carrying all the legal risk.

Sylvie, our CHRO, discusses the ins and outs of making changes to your business.

Sylvie - our Chief HR Officer - discusses covering the options for ending employment for medical incapacity, how to have courageous conversations, and staying within the bounds of the law.

New Zealand has the second-highest rate of workplace bullying in the developed world. Jason, our CEO, shares helpful advice on what to do when it happens and steps to prevent it before it harms your employees and business.

Sylvie, our CHRO, shares helpful advice on how to manage your way out of an employment relationship gone sour, how to ensure you follow correct process and arrive at a fair and lawful decision, and what to do if the whole process goes sideways.

Employees who are impaired at work present a serious risk to themselves and others. Sylvie, our CHRO, to discuss effective drug and alcohol policies, managing your workforce appropriately, and what to do when an employee shows up to work intoxicated.