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Unravelling parental leave criteria and entitlements

Determining parental leave entitlements including eligibility, payments, and return to work can be somewhat complicated. Before you get into the details there are two factors you need to determine first – who is the primary carer and do they meet the six, or 12-month eligibility criteria? The birth mother is assumed to be the primary…

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Parental leave in New Zealand

CASE STUDY: Five temps in five days

There are many situations where engaging temporary staff can be beneficial to a business. Using temporary staff can be a useful strategy for a variety of situations – to cover for sick leave or annual holidays, to fill a gap during periods of recruitment, or to provide extra manpower to get a project across the…

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How to use social media for career advancement

Whether it’s for career advancement or a career change, your social media presence needs to appeal to current or future employers. Whether you’re happily settled in your dream job or looking to make a move, a strong social media presence, that reflects your personal brand is a must if you are planning on career advancement….

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90-day trial period – rights and responsibilities

Legislation for the 90-day trial period has been in effect for many years. However, various adjustments have been made during this time. While a lot of businesses are using the 90-day trial period correctly, we often hear from managers who have questions or misconceptions around it.  To provide some clarity we have outlined a brief…

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Intuitive leadership for better decision making

In today’s data driven world, you’d be forgiven for thinking that leadership is all about how good your business insights are. Whilst that’s a critical part of leadership, intuitive leadership has an important role too. As something that’s traditionally been a lesser valued skill, it’s an underrated part of your leadership armour, that can help…

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Six steps to building good work relationships

Having good work relationships with your colleagues can make your job more enjoyable and help you to be more productive. Building rapport and connecting with colleagues is an essential part of working in a team. It’s also a great way to meet new friends and widen your social circle. But it’s not always easy –…

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Good work relationships

Four day work week – 5 key benefits to consider

In May this year, around 100 New Zealand businesses signed up to join a global initiative designed to trial and implement a four day work week. Through tracking and measuring, the initiative aims to highlight key benefits and provide insights for other companies looking to make the transition. For the first time ever, we’ll be…

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Four day work week

QuarterlyFIT July 2022

Developing a cohesive team and retaining team members is paramount in the current market. This includes understanding multi-generations and how to adapt your management style for each, which will ensure a harmonious and positive work environment.

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Creating harmony in a multi-generational work place

From boomers to zoomers a multi-generational work place is common. Each generation brings their own set of preferences, qualities, viewpoints, and experiences. Even though managing different generational perspectives can be challenging there are major benefits to having an age diverse workplace. Common Ground While each generation has their own set of characteristics, they also have…

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Generational diversity

Six tips on how to survive a job rejection

Job rejection – we’ve all been there. Whether it’s being turned down for your dream job or not getting an interview, it can feel pretty rotten. Though rejection is a normal part of job hunting, it can feed our fears, anxiety, and self-doubt. So how do you deal with it in a way that enables…

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Surviving job rejection