There’s more to strategic planning than arranging for a select few to lock themselves away for a couple of days each year to develop a document they hope will lead their organisation to new levels of profitability. Preliminary deliberations and detailed preparation involving a range of people are required. Among the issues for your consideration during this preparatory phase are the following.
Read MoreThe terms and conditions of an employee's job are set out in the written employment agreement and there must be one for every job. An employer cannot vary these without the employee's consent. This includes changing hours or pay, as these must be documented in the agreement.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s privacy law is currently undergoing a major revamp, with the 1993 Act expected to be replaced by mid-2020. Here, Dan Winfield of Duncan Cotterill discusses the three things you need to know.
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Read MoreThis article discusses the differences between an Agreement and a Contract, Contract and a Deed, Oral and Written Contracts and several more useful tips.
Read MoreRestraint of trade clauses are common in the sale and purchase of a business and in some employment agreements. In a business context, they offer protection to a buyer who has acquired a business and prevent the seller from directly competing against the buyer
Read MoreMeetings have become an unavoidable aspect of a manager's role. Fortunately, it is possible to eliminate unnecessary meetings and to make the remaining ones more effective. An important ingredient is planning and preparation, as the following points reveal…
Read MoreWith phishing attacks on the rise, and stories of New Zealand organisations loosing hundreds of thousands of dollars due to cyber security breaches becoming increasingly common, never has it been more important to ensure that your security is sufficiently effective to prevent you becoming a victim.
Read MoreMedical incapacity issues with employees can be notoriously challenging to manage. Helpfully, the Employment Court recently provided some useful guidance in Amcor Flexibles (New Zealand) Ltd v Gillan.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the much anticipated ‘active choice form’ that, from Monday 6 May 2019, employers must give to new employees who are covered by the 30-day rule.
Read MoreHow do you capitalise on the true advantages of enterprise mobility? This is a very real challenge for businesses today, writes Geoff Graham of MYOB Pulse.
Read MoreRather than constantly trying to spam consumers with the best deals on their products, organisations are now seeing the benefit in focusing on brand authenticity and building a strong reputation first through authentic storytelling.
Read MoreRetention and engagement are always top priority for many businesses. However, the challenge of keeping employees engaged comes down to a number of factors. These include the work itself, the management and leadership environment and of course, the continuous development opportunities available.
Read MoreAll business people, will at some point, be required to negotiate a contract. Whether it is simply purchasing stock from suppliers or a more complex business deal such as buying a business or shares in a company, it can be highly advantageous to know some of the fundamental principles of contract negotiation.
Read MoreEach year we update our checklist for year-end planning, so as to ensure that you do not miss out on tax deductions that are available to you.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that organisational change can be difficult. Typical responses can be fear, anger and resistance, but rather than seeing change as something to be tolerated only when necessary, we have shifted our thinking to understand that change will now be constant. We recognise that innovative organisations embrace change as a tool to benefit all stakeholders and therefore this mindset of welcoming, rather than fearing change is often a competitive advantage.
Read MoreRather than constantly trying to spam consumers with the best deals on their products, organisations are now seeing the benefit in focusing on brand authenticity and building a strong reputation first through authentic storytelling.
Read MoreIt’s a classic Catch 22 for businesses, particularly those offering services. You charge for your time, IP, ideas and advice but you have to give some of it away in order to get the sale.
Read MoreNow is the time to pause and reflect on the year that has been and consider what you would like to achieve in 2019.
Read MoreWhilst the following has been written for start-up businesses, the advice remains relevant for all businesses that are looking to rejuvenate themselves or embark on new ventures. New Year is a good time to take stock of how you are doing in these areas and realign if necessary.
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