Improving the performance of staff is hard enough; maintaining and building on that improvement present even greater challenges for managers.
Read MoreThis issue focuses on common issues for family-owned businesses.
Read MoreIn this issue I am highlighting common misconceptions and mistakes made by taxpayers AND examples of poor advice from advisers that I have encountered in recent years.
Read MorePlateauing is a normal phase in many careers. Usually coinciding with mid-career, employees (and managers) can experience a leveling out of their progress as a result of downsizing, restructuring, or plain old boredom. Previously high-achievers seem to lose their zest, sparkle, and enthusiasm. They become disenchanted, frustrated and, over time, their morale and productivity decline. What can you do to revitalise the career of a stuck-in-a-rut employee?
Read MoreChange in the modern world is all around us. Be it transition to a new organisational framework, strategy or structure, implementing new tools or processes, increased competition or simply shifting business goals. Even where an organisation might be resisting change, things still change around it.
Read MoreIt is a reality of the modern and mobile world we live in that many of our clients have adult children who are now living overseas and particularly in Australia. This article discusses a little-known tax advantage for Kiwis who have jumped the ditch.
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 MoreThe Domestic Violence - Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (“Act”) came into effect on 1 April 2019 and has many employment law commentators saying that it is the start of a new era in employment law. The Act amends the Employment Relations Act 2000, the Holidays Act 2003 and the Human Rights Act 1993 with the two main changes from an employer’s perspective being that...
Read MoreIn today’s competitive environment, businesses can survive and thrive when managers or owners implement measures that encourage their employees to share new ideas and innovations to improve the workplace. As a temp administrative assistant, I have observed many innovations that work - and don't work- on the job.
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 MoreAs a business owner you will understand the importance of clear goals, but will have also learnt that you need the help of your team to be successful. Staff are an essential resource in helping you achieve business success, and there are a few golden rules to convincing your team of the authenticity, importance and relevance of your strategic goals.
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 MoreThere has been much publicity since the release in February of the High Court decision on directors’ liability in relation to the collapse of construction firm Mainzeal. Here is what other managers can learn from this case.
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 MoreHigh levels of staff commitment to individual projects or to the organisation as a whole are considered to be indicators of an organisation succeeding in its purpose. Commitment, however, cannot be assumed. Rather, it requires continuing, credible and confident actions that result in employee trust and support. Although there is no one way of gaining commitment, there are, however, some key considerations.
Read MoreThere is a saying that “an old tax is a good tax”, basically because it is in place and people are used to it. Typically, there is always negative reaction to both the discussion and implementation of new taxes. The bulk of comment about the Tax Working Group’s (TWG) recommendations has focused on a capital gains tax (CGT).
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.
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