Wages are one of your biggest costs, but are you getting the best return? Learn how clear expectations, confident managers and proactive HR support can lift performance across your business.
Running a business is demanding enough without becoming the HR Manager too. Why HR quietly becomes part of your job, and how to get good HR without a full-time HR Manager.
Highlights from The People Factor 2026, covering resilience, AI, employment law, culture and courage, plus five practical ideas to take back to your team from our leadership event in Christchurch.
Succession planning isn't about finding replacements, it's about building leadership depth long before you need it. Are you creating options, or just filling gaps?
Not every 90-day trial clause holds up. Learn the key requirements employers must get right, from signing timing to correct wording, before relying on one.
Employment law changed in Feb 2026, giving employers more flexibility. But fair process and an up-to-date IEA still matter most. Time to review yours? EQ Consultants can help.
The Employment Leave Bill will reshape how leave is calculated and managed. Understand the key changes, upcoming timelines and how your business can prepare with confidence.
MBIE's latest compliance crackdown is a timely reminder for employers to review employment, payroll, immigration, and record-keeping practices before a compliance issue becomes a costly investigation.
Employees earning $200k+ may lose unfair dismissal protections and generally cannot raise unjustified dismissal grievances, unless they and their employer agree to opt back in.
A recent ERA case reminds employers that long-term casual staff may legally become permanent employees. And ending shifts without a fair process can lead to costly claims.
Growing businesses face rising people risk from poor hiring, turnover and weak management. Strong HR, leadership and engagement are essential to protect culture, performance and growth.
Boards should ask CEO candidates about their biggest mistake and who struggles working with them to reveal accountability, self-awareness, humility, judgement and leadership growth.
Built on trust, we prioritise strong Kiwi relationships and ensure your team deals with the same consultant.
Easily manage your employee data, from onboarding to offboarding, performance management, and compliance.
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