News
16 July 2024
Annual leave and close downs
Now that we are past the shortest day, you might find that your staff are starting to plan their summer holidays. We have had a few queries from practices that are considering closing for some of the days between the Christmas and New statutory holidays, so we look at what needs to be considered.
18 June 2024
Bullying and harassment in the workplace
WorkSafe NZ guidelines define workplace bullying as “repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety “. The definition goes on to explain that: Repeated behaviour is persistent and can involve a range of actions over time. Unreasonable behaviour means actions that a reasonable person in the same circumstances would see as unreasonable. It includes victimising, humiliating, intimidating, or threatening a person.
9 May 2024
Privacy Week 13-17 May
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is holding Privacy Week, next week between 13-17 May.
23 April 2024
April News Staff complaints
In the past 6 months we have had a large increase in the number of communications about staff complaining about other staff members. This month we look at the process for dealing with this type of complaint.
13 March 2024
March news - New employees
Many practices are currently recruiting, and from December 23, 2023 the 90-day trial period is again available to all businesses. The trial period is for up to 90 calendar days.
30 January 2024
January 2024 news
Planning for success and succession For many practices the last 3-4 years have made us learn about living with uncertainty and in an environment that has limited the amount of control that we have over our business and personal day to day lives. So, looking ahead to the future how do make sure you have a profitable and sustainable practice business in 2024 and beyond?
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