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Programme launch - Transforming HRM in Aotearoa

This programme aims to develop culturally responsive and equitable HRM practice to improve the employee experience for Māori in the workplace...

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Transforming HRM in Aotearoa

Aotearoa is a unique country with unique cultural influences. HRNZ is committed to developing HR practices that reflect this uniqueness and to ensure Māori are succeeding in New Zealand workplaces.

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Research invitation - NZ Workplace Diversity Survey

New Zealand organisations are being asked to contribute to valuable research uncovering important workplace diversity issues...

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Diversity Works New Zealand appoints Head of Membership

Ola Ioane has been appointed into the role of Head of Membership at Diversity Works New Zealand...

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2021 Diversity Awards NZ™ open for entries

Entries are now open for the 2021 Diversity Awards NZ™...

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Covid-19 Workforce Vaccinations – Public Sector Guidance

To assist with its roll-out plan, the Public Service Commission has released Covid-19 Workforce Vaccinations Guidance (“the Guidance”) that outlines expectations when it comes to vaccine roll-out in the public sector...

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HRNZ Member Survey – Considerations for the Year Ahead

In our first Member Survey for the year, we sought to understand HR professionals’ biggest concerns for the year ahead and their plans in respect of the continuation of remote working...

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Celebrate Pride Month with Rainbow Heart Cookies

Social enterprise The Cookie Project and its bakers are celebrating Pride Month with limited edition Rainbow Heart Cookies, its most intricate and complex cookie design to-date...

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Why our migrant workers need extra support during Covid-19

With the number of Covid-19 infections increasing globally, migrants living and working in New Zealand need increased support from their employers as they deal with heightened fear, distress and guilt caused by anxiety about the families they have left behind...

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Win with empathy - 2021 Global Talent Trends Study

Covid-19 didn’t just invade bodies, it exposed cracks in existing structures and accelerated change towards what was previously termed the ‘future of work’...

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Waitangi Day 2021 – top seven employment tips you need to know

This year, Waitangi Day falls on Saturday 6 February and is observed on that day or Monday 8 February. Here are seven things you need to know about rights for employees and obligations for employers...

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Employment court releases important Covid-19 decision

Were employees who did not perform work during Covid-19 entitled to receive minimum wage paid for their contractually guaranteed hours? After a few months’ waiting with bated breath, we finally have an answer...

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