Employment in a time of fiscal austerity

Safeguarding employment rights, upholding fairness, and building resilience in the workplace… Read More

A Cautionary Christmas Tale…

An Australian employer facing a fine of up to $87,000 for a bad taste and illegal Christmas party prank is a salutary reminder that it is time to consider the behaviours that should be expected in the workplace as we roll into the festive season.… Read More

Talking politics at work a bad idea

A timely reminder that talking politics at work is always a bad idea – especially in the current climate.… Read More

A race against time for fair pay agreements

17 months fair pay agreements (FPAs) were passed into law, what has changed?… Read More

Why are we less tolerant in the workplace – and how do we fix it?

The behavioural changes that are evident across society are highlighted within the employment relationship. So how do we improve the mood at work?… Read More

Want to nip bad behaviour in the bud? Plant the right seeds to grow your workplace culture

To truly combat subpar workplace behaviour, management needs to first look inward, and try to capture the essence of their particular workplace culture and environment. … Read More

Artificial intelligence is here – but it’s all a little scary!

What better way to determine how AI will impact the role of law in the future than to ask an AI provider called ChatGPT?… Read More

Employers – save for a rainy day (and I hope you packed an umbrella)

The employment related costs of doing business have increased significantly over recent years… Read More

Redundancy? No thank you

As major tech firms such as Twitter and Google set about making sweeping staff redundancies, Northland businesses should not be quick to follow their example.… Read More

He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice…

Creating a time for reflection and the ability for employees to consider their own views is really important because it enables the New Year to start afresh and it puts some distance between the wrap-up of 2022 and goalsetting at the beginning of 2023.… Read More

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