QuarterflyFIT October 2024
Recognition and reward sit at the heart of employee retention. We’ve explored the practices of a diverse range of businesses to gather valuable information in this crucial area.
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Using AI for Growth: Practical Steps for Small Business Success
As businesses look for ways to improve productivity, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer. Once considered too advanced or costly, the introduction of AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT offers greater opportunities to streamline operations. Here are three ways to implement AI for growth in your small or medium-sized business. 1. AI Workflows:…
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5 Key trends in New Zealand Workforce Participation
It will be no surprise that the dynamics of New Zealand’s workforce has been undergoing significant shifts over the past several years. The most recent survey that sheds some light on these trends was conducted by Infometrics in 2023. While we are a year on from the survey release date, the information is still timely…
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Creating Employment Agreements: A Helpful Guide for Small Businesses
Every employee must have a written employment agreement. While required by law, it’s important for both the employer and the employee to have clear understanding of what to expect from the start. Employee agreements outline key details like the employee’s role and responsibilities, what they’ll be paid, and their rights and obligations within your workplace….
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Will Increased Visa Fees Mean Faster Processing Times?
The Government has raised visa fees from 01 October, with most Work Visa application costs doubling. Accreditation and Job Check fees have come through somewhat unscathed with only moderate increases, while Resident Visa application costs have increased, in most cases by at least 50%. The increases were announced by the Minister (Erica Stanford) as necessary,…
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Reward & Recognition Survey
Eclipse Recruitment recently surveyed a diverse group of business owners and managers to gain insight into the different type of recognition and rewards programmes offered to employees. Reward programmes not only reflect the core values and culture of an organisation but they sit at the heart of employee rention. These summuarised insights offer a glimpse into…
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QuarterflyFIT July 2024
Effective Recruitment in a Challenging Job Market. In today’s competitive job market, where many candidates vie for limited positions, effective recruitment is more crucial than ever.
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Understanding the Upcoming Changes to the Holidays Act
The Government recognises that the current Holidays Act has been a source of frustration for workers, employers, and payroll providers for a long time. To address these concerns, the Government is prioritising reforms to the Holiday Act. The Holidays Act Taskforce The Holidays Act Taskforce was set up by the previous Government in response to…
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Stricter Scrutiny Delays Immigration Visa Processing
Many employers out there, who are regular uses of the immigration visa system, might have noticed that things are taking a bit longer than usual, particularly when it comes to completing job checks for prospective migrant hires. Inevitably when the Government rolls out any immigration visa related change, this will create a slower process as…
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Effective Recruitment in a Challenging Job Market
In today’s job market there is an influx of candidates applying for fewer available jobs. This means effective recruitment has never been more crucial. While some organisations continue to hire, the competition for top talent is fierce, making it essential to be more diligent in the recruitment process. Having an effective recruitment process not only…
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