As we head into 2021, consumer facing organisations in New Zealand may be lagging behind a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour.
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It’s been one year since the Government introduced its new procurement rules – swinging its $42 billion wallet in the direction of sustainable, socially responsible spending. Is that massive spending power starting to pull our economy in the direction the Government wants?
Grant Thornton New Zealand has recently conducted research into how much progress is being made within agencies, to get a sense of how successfully the new rules are being implemented.
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Large businesses can dedicate money and resources into marketing departments. Small businesses don’t have that luxury, so they need to be careful about where to invest their hard-earned money. Consider this a little cheat sheet. Here are some basic concepts we need to clarify before moving forward.
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Set out below are the steps that an employer must follow when undertaking any disciplinary process regarding an employee. In addition the specific requirements of any employment agreement also need to be followed by the employer.
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When an employee is accused of not meeting their employer’s expectations, it often results in a lots of stress and anxiety for the employee. It’s no surprise then that employees frequently seek advice about their rights and options when this occurs. It can be very difficult to know what to do, and having good support may take some of the pressure off.
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A personal grievance must be raised with the employer within 90 days after the event or action that led to the personal grievance, or within 90 days after the employee became aware of the event or action, unless the employer agrees or the Employment Relations Authority allows it. There must be exceptional circumstances, and it must be 'just' to allow it.
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A personal grievance is a complaint made by an employee against an existing or former employer. A complaint can be the result of the following…
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Small businesses have many marketing challenges. One of these challenges is how to determine what makes their business stand out from the competition. Being able to differentiate your business and communicating your unique capabilities that your competition does not have is paramount to attracting your ideal client.
Read MoreCustomers are rewarding businesses that “authentically - and holistically - meet their needs”. Successful marketers will be those who invest in agile marketing strategies, according to the latest study by Deloitte Insights.
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There is a presumption that the trustees must disclose basic trust information to every beneficiary and trust information to beneficiaries who request it.
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Here, we remind you of your obligations for the upcoming Holiday Season.
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Over the next 6 to 8 weeks you have to make a decision on whether you are going to give a recognition to some of your customers, before the holiday season.
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This year, most businesses have had staff working from home. Some have found that this has worked well for them and may be thinking of adopting or adapting this model either fully or partially on a more permanent basis. You would not be alone if this applies to you. The movement towards working remotely is set to continue.
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These traps and mistakes are common to many entrepreneurs and small business owners
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In these circumstances, the employer must allow the employee to convert the annual leave to bereavement leave if the employee wishes to do so (Section 37 of the Holidays Act 2003).
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If you have not already, now is the time to ensure your team is thinking strategically about recovery. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the response process and the complexities of adapting operations to our new normal. It is, however, vital for long term success to allow time for some strategic thinking.
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Computer security is back in the spotlight. Smaller businesses are more likely to be the target of scams, however, than attacks of the nature that shut down our stock exchange last month.
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COVID-19 presents unique opportunity for businesses to reconsider their options when it comes to motor vehicles
Read MoreHow do you articulate who you are, if you’re not the household name in your market place? Well, first thing’s first – you need to know who you are.
Read MoreWhen an employer is considering making an employee(s) redundant, there are three key steps they need to get right…
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