Rising global tensions can feel a long way from your business - that is, until they hit your fuel bill, your payroll, and your people. With ongoing disruption to petrol and diesel supply chains following the war on Iran, Kiwi businesses are already feeling the pressure. Increased transport costs, higher petrol prices, and growing employee concerns about the cost of getting to work are just some of what our customers are struggling with right now.
Employees are asking for pay increases, more flexibility, or to work from home, and in some cases, pushing back on coming into the workplace at all. For employers, this creates a tricky balancing act: how do you support your people without setting unsustainable precedents or exposing your business to risk?
This practical seminar is for small business owners and people leaders who need to navigate these challenges carefully, lawfully, and with confidence. We’ll walk through what your obligations are as an employer, how to respond to employee requests, and what reasonable — and unreasonable — looks like in today’s environment.
Hosted by HR expert Sylvie Thrush Marsh, this session is designed to equip business owners and managers with the tools and confidence to respond to cost-of-living pressures while protecting their business.
Who this seminar is for:
Business leaders
Managers
Anyone who is responsible for making decisions about pay and work schedules
What you’ll learn:
How global events are impacting fuel prices and flow-on effects for NZ businesses
What your obligations are when employees request to work from home
How to respond to requests for pay increases linked to cost-of-living pressures
Creative, practical ways to support your employees without blowing your budget
What to do if an employee refuses to attend work due to travel costs
