Event

HRNZ is pleased to partner with Duncan Cotterill to present the second instalment of the 2023 HR101 series. Nikita Bartlett (Associate) and John Gray-Smith (Solicitor) will be running an informative “how to” session on navigating the many hazards associated with performance management, broadly covering the following:

- The core legal components of performance management.

- Formal versus informal performance management.

- How and when to put a performance improvement plan in place.

- Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

- Strategies for dealing with difficult situations.

Attendees will leave this session more confident in running HR process with employees on this topic and managing legal risk to their businesses.

A zoom link and Joining Instructions will be sent the day prior to the event.

Our Presenters

Nikita Barlett, Associate

Nikita is an Associate in Employment team at Duncan Cotterill assisting a wide range of clients at all stages of employment matters. Her expertise ranges from providing advice on personal grievances, bullying and harassment, restructuring and redundancies, disciplinary procedures, performance management, medical incapacity, advising on a variety of agreements and conducting sensitive workplace investigations. She also has experience with acting for and assisting with defending clients in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court.

John Gray-Smith, Solicitor

John is a solicitor in Duncan Cotterill's Employment team, where he works with a number of employer clients, ranging from small businesses to large corporates, across a variety of industries. John advises on a range of issues including disciplinary and performance processes, restructuring and redundancy, restraint of trade issues, and he assists with the defence of Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court claims. John also has experience assisting employee clients in raising concerns and negotiating exits and settlements.

With thanks to our Sponsor

Duncan Cotterill’s specialist employment team is one of the biggest in New Zealand and works across New Zealand assisting clients navigate their employment and health and safety issues. We believe the best advice is given by analysing the people involved, the situations at hand and the wider context of your business objectives. We help employers of all sizes, from owner / operators and SMEs to multinationals and senior executives, with the full range of employment law issues from all our five offices.

Pricing

• HRNZ Members = FREE
• HRNZ Student Members = FREE
• Non Members = $25.00

Please note our prices include GST.

To Register

HRNZ Members: to receive the discounted Member rates or FREE Member registrations (where available) click on the LOGIN Link under the BUY TICKETS Button, then register through the BUY TICKETS link, selecting the most appropriate ticket type.

Non-members: register using the BUY TICKETS link in the Event Listing selecting the most appropriate ticket type.

Payment

Fees will be due for payment in full prior to the event.

Cancellations and Refunds

To receive a full refund cancellations must be received by HRNZ by email to [email protected] two working days before the day of the event.

Cancellations after this time and/or 'no shows' on the day will be payable in full.

Appropriate substitutions are welcome - please email [email protected] with their details.