We get a lot of questions about what you can claim as a business expense, and clothing is one of the confusing topics when you’re self-employed. Most jobs have some sort of dress code – whether you wear suits and heels or overalls and steel-toed boots. Work clothes...
It’s tough going for business owners this winter. Illness is rampaging through the community – it’s hitting staff, suppliers, clients and schools, creating disruption throughout the economy. With the labour market tight, businesses are already understaffed. Add high...
A Southland counsellor researching mental health issues facing young men in the rural sector has confirmed what she suspected: there’s a perception of shame in speaking up. “Young rural men don’t seek help,” says Kathryn Wright. “They suffer in silence.” As the wife...
From 1 April 2022 the minimum wage rates increase. The rates for adult workers are: Hourly: $21.20 ($16.96 for Starting-out workers/Trainees) Daily (based on an 8-hour day): $169.60 ($135.68 for Starting-out workers/Trainees) Weekly (based on a 40-hour week): $848...
For most people, earning money is a principal reason to go to work. It’s also one of the easiest ways for them to measure themselves and their achievements. Remuneration (how you pay and reward your people) can get left on the shelf, due to financial reasons or...
Having a healthy workplace is a win-win situation for employers and employees, but it can be a challenge to create an environment that truly supports mental health and builds resilience. Research proves that investing in your people’s wellbeing is beneficial to both...
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