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3 workplace risks now that so many are working from home

It can feel like the whole world is working from home now. Are we prepared for the psychological and insurance workplace health and safety risks?

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Employer’s obligations during alert level 4

This special edition of HRNZ News, outlines employer’s obligations during alert level 4. HRNZ will continue to provide members with helpful advice and tips as things evolve...

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COVID-19 border closure – the fine print

At 11.59 pm on Thursday 19 March 2020 New Zealand, for the very first time, introduced a blanket border closure for all waiver and existing temporary visa holders, and some resident visa holders currently offshore...

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Cornerstone Cares

In these challenging times, HRNZ Strategic Partner, Cornerstone, is sharing their free training to assist you, your team and your clients with COVID-19....

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Leading through uncertainty

At a time of crisis, the leaders of a business need to take action quickly to ensure the safety of its people and the ongoing sustainability of the business...

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Employer trust in the time of COVID-19

New data says globally more people trust their employers more than the government...

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Changes to MBIE employment mediation service delivery from Monday 23 March

From Monday 23 March 2020 the default mode of service delivery for MBIE's mediation services will be via telephone mediation...

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A COVID-19 guide to working at home

With COVID-19 quarantines happening all over the world, a lot of people are experiencing extended periods of working from home for the first time. If we treat it right, this could be a good thing.

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COVID-19 rescue package: employment need to knows

Find out all about the COVID-19 leave payments, wage subsidy, and privacy consent form in this latest update from Lane Neave...

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Coronavirus – government rescue package and privacy update

The Government has, today, announced a multi-million dollar rescue package for businesses. For now, a summary of the employment-related aspects of the Rescue Package is...

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Government advice on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The Government's advice to New Zealanders is listed on the Ministry of Health COVID-19 webpage, with information for businesses and employers on the MBIE website...

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Employer's obligations and COVID-19 (coronavirus)

On 14 March 2020, the New Zealand Government announced that there will be stricter border measures in place to protect New Zealand from the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Further restrictions on mass gatherings are expected soon...

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