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Cyber Security Attacks A Wake-up Call For Small Businesses
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 5:52 pm | Employsure
Small businesses continue to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought. [1] A study conducted by the Bank of New Zealand found that 53% of SMEs said cybersecurity training isn’t at the forefront of their minds while only 31% said it was. The pandemic ... More >>
Industrial Relations Reforms Bill: What Do Small Businesses Need To Know?
Monday, 7 November 2022, 7:48 am | Employsure
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment ( Secure Jobs, Better Pay ) Bill 2022 aimed at closing the gender pay gap, expanding multi-employer bargaining and bringing in flexible rostering ... More >>
Employsure: Fair Pay Agreements Bill Passes Third Reading What This Means For Small To Medium Businesses
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 7:10 am | Employsure
[1] The New Zealand parliament recently passed on the third reading of the Fair Pay Agreements bill last week and employers will receive detailed guidance on 1 December. Mr Laurence McLean, Operations Manager from Employsure, an Employment relations firm; ... More >>
Scary Tales: No Halloween Horrors At The Workplace
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 5:39 am | Employsure
Halloween is around the corner, and this means it’s time to dress up, put on your scariest self and indulge in some Halloween candy. However, a scare you may want to avoid is the health and safety nightmare in the workplace. If you are organising ... More >>
Small Businesses Brace For Absenteeism Ahead Of Long Weekend
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 10:06 am | Employsure
With the upcoming Labour Day long weekend on 24 October, it is critical for every employer to understand employee entitlements and the impact of absenteeism on their bottom line. Mr Laurence McLean, Operations Manager from Employsure, New Zealand’s ... More >>
Resilience Fatigue, The Silent Epidemic Faced By Employers
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 5:47 am | Employsure
Resilience fatigue is the silent epidemic facing employers across the country. Having just suffered through a seemingly unending pandemic, small business owners find themselves battling on all fronts. The emotional distress of the past, coupled with rising uncertainty ... More >>
Mental Health And Why It Matters In The Workplace
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 12:09 pm | Employsure
26 September to 2 October is Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand and the theme 'Reconnect' reminds businesses about the importance of mental health at the workplace. Businesses across the country have been struggling due to the disruptive ... More >>
Employsure: Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day - All You Need To Know
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 5:39 pm | Employsure
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made the announcement that a one-off public holiday will be held on 26 September as a national day of mourning. The holiday will be called Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day. The sudden announcement has raised concerns among ... More >>
Employsure: We, In NZ, Do Not Appear To Be Learning From Our Mistakes
Monday, 12 September 2022, 11:29 am | Employsure
Reports of a Hawke’s Bay roofing company being ordered to pay $65,000 in fines and reparations [1] has prompted increased scrutiny over poor standards of workplace safety across New Zealand. Carolyn Chalklen, Health, and Safety Manager at Employsure, ... More >>
Worsening Labour Shortages Forces Agricultural Sector To Evaluate Next Steps
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:27 pm | Employsure
Agricultural businesses in New Zealand are currently experiencing one of the highest labour shortages in its history. Farmers, business owners, and growers are dealing with a range of issues that are being felt nationwide with multiple crop losses and More >>
Frustrated NZ Employers Face Public Holiday Pitfalls
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 1:18 pm | Employsure
As small to medium businesses across New Zealand continue to be challenged by the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the steady run of designated public holidays poses potential pitfalls when it comes to effectively understanding and managing entitlements ... More >>
Blinded By Uncertainty: Covid Wage Subsidy Errors Hit Business Hard
Monday, 7 March 2022, 7:07 pm | Employsure
Government guidelines on wage subsidies need to be clearer to help small business owners stay out of trouble, as more are fined for unfairly dismissing staff. Since the start of the pandemic, employers have been propped up with subsidies to help ... More >>
Employers Need A Plan When Work From Home Restrictions Eventually Lift Or Risk Losing Employees
Friday, 4 March 2022, 11:24 am | Employsure
While businesses across the country are currently operating at red , now is a good time for employers to look to the future and work out exactly how the workplace will operate when work from home recommendations end. While some employers will opt for ... More >>
Valentine’s Day - Can Employers Control A Workplace Romance?
Monday, 14 February 2022, 3:38 pm | Employsure
There is no point denying it, romance can blossom in the workplace. Co-workers often spend more time together than their own family, and the shared experience of working together can lead to the formation of strong emotional bonds between colleagues. ... More >>
Employers To Bear The Brunt Of One Of The Sharpest Minimum Wage Rises In History
Friday, 11 February 2022, 12:47 pm | Employsure
Employers still recovering from the pandemic will soon be hit with another financial blow, with the national minimum wage soon set to rise by a steep 6% - a .2% increase from last year’s increase. From 1 April, the adult minimum wage will rise from ... More >>
An Effective Christmas Closedown Can Ensure Stability For The New Year
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 11:41 am | Employsure
Businesses looking to start the new year off on the front foot will see positive results early if their closedown policy over the Christmas break is implemented correctly. While many employers may attempt to operate almost every day over the holiday period ... More >>
New Anti-smoking Laws A Win For Employers Striving To Keep A Safe And Clean Workplace
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 2:03 pm | Employsure
Employers will soon be able to better ensure a smoke-free environment in and around their workplace, following the announcement of new laws that will make it illegal for young people to ever purchase cigarettes. Under the changes (which are not yet ... More >>
Black Friday: Employee Physical / Mental Safety Must Be Front Of Mind For Employers
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 11:44 am | Employsure
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are an opportunity for employers to turn a profit after an incredibly challenging year, all steps must still remain in place to protect both the physical and psychological safety of staff in the workplace. Data from Employsure’s ... More >>
Employers Must Be Proactive Ahead Of Vaccine Mandate Deadline
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:39 am | Employsure
Businesses that use My Vaccine Passes to operate must ensure all workers are vaccinated or risk heavy fines - under the Government’s new traffic light system. Workers covered by the My Vaccine Pass mandate need to have their first COVID-19 jab by 3 ... More >>
Vaccination Advice Calls Explode As Employers Seek Help On Obligations And Legal Implications
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 1:07 pm | Employsure
Vaccination-related calls to Employsure’s advice line for business owners spiked by 297% in September and continue to rise in October, as employers scramble to understand their obligations when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine and their staff. Employsure ... More >>
