Miriam Bell

Miriam Bell
Miriam Bell writes news and features for various Key Media publications including HC Online, HRM New Zealand, and Your Investment Property. In the past, she has worked as a journalist, editor and/or researcher for a wide range of publications. She has an MA (Hons) in English from the University of Auckland and a graduate diploma in journalism from the Auckland University of Technology.

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Getting it right with casual workers

Too many employers get things wrong when they employ casual workers – here’s a guide for HR on getting it right.

Improving NZ business via better ethnic diversity management

A new agreement between the Office of Ethnic Affairs and the New Zealand Institute of Management aims to make the most of the potential in the country’s changing workforce.

“Safety sensitive” workplace finally defined for random drug testing

For workplaces wanting to be able to implement random drug testing, the question of what actually qualifies as a “safety sensitive” workplace has long been an issue. Now, a new ruling from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) provides some clarity.

Conflicting obligations for employers dealing with mental illness

A recent ERA decision highlights the conflicting obligations employers often face when dealing with employees suffering from mental illness.