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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and HRNZ Events

HRNZ has been monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation closely and is reviewing procedures for upcoming HRNZ events...

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9 Tips to Minimise Disruption During a Pandemic

It’s impossible to predict the extent to which your business will be impacted by the coronavirus. But you’ll want to act quickly and decisively on the issues you face today and prepare for the potential of greater disruption headed your way. This article sets out a checklist of key questions you need to ask to prepare.

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The life of a virus: what’s useful to know

Educate yourself on the lifespan of the novel coronavirus and how to go about keeping surfaces clean, as reported in Yahoo News this month.

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7 questions and 7 tips to help YOU get ready to work from home

Working from home may well become the norm for many, in the wake of the COVID-19 containment measures. HRNZ Board Member Kavita Khanna shares some tips to staying productive and connected...

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