News

• Can you secretly record your staff? 17 Jul 2017

  Covert surveillance may be necessary in workplace investigations but there are some restrictions, explains one lawyer. read more

• How to handle grief and sadness 17 Jul 2017

  Employees who have suffered family trauma or personal loss deserve to be treated compassionately, says one leadership professor. read more

• Five tips to boost employees’ mental energy 17 Jul 2017

  Dr Jenny Brockis explains how creating a healthy brain can improve efficiency in the workplace. read more

• Don’t be secretive about fraud detection 14 Jul 2017

  Employers aren’t always open about which systems are in place but candid honesty could be more effective, according one expert. read more

• Tech to thank for “office nomadism” 14 Jul 2017

  One global leader says flexible work is just the beginning. read more

• Can you charge employees for damaged equipment? 13 Jul 2017

  One industry lawyer explains what HR can do if an employee has lost their laptop or cracked their company phone. read more

• Five-figure fine for employee miscategorisation 13 Jul 2017

  Two organisations – both with the same company director – have been penalised $65,000 for falsely categorising staff. read more

• Can remote companies really have a strong culture? 12 Jul 2017

  Creating a positive company culture isn’t easy when everyone’s under the same roof but it’s even harder when employees rarely meet. read more

• Timaru employer to pay $14K over employment breaches 12 Jul 2017

  The Canterbury company was reprimanded by the ERA after a string of breaches involving migrant workers. read more

• Can HR require staff to relocate following a merger? 11 Jul 2017

  Mergers and acquisitions pose a multitude of problems for HR – especially if the amalgamated business will be based elsewhere. read more