As Accountants, we know the value of having a stable and productive workforce. We also know the employment landscape is going through significant change. How are businesses evolving as top-class employers to attract (and retain) the best talent? In this article, we offer 7 ideas to help you position yourself as a top-class employer… and then deliver on your promises.

Wellbeing Budget 2022 – A Secure Future positions itself to acknowledge the difficult times we’re living in while aiming to help move towards “a high wage, low emissions economy that provides greater economic security, while providing support to households affected by cost-of-living pressures.”

As Certified Xero Platinum Partners, we take a look at common NZ payroll questions at this time of year and how to deal with them.

Whether you’re seeking extra staff to cover the Christmas rush or wanting to avoid paperwork mishaps this article has got you covered.

There’s a lot of talk about the impact of ‘remote work’. What does this mean for businesses? What should leaders be thinking about?  

An important reminder about the next round of Wage Subsidy and Resurgence Support Payment application dates.

Applications for the second COVID-19 Wage Subsidy August 2021 close today at 11.59pm, Thursday 16 September 2021.

If you're an employer that has applied for COVID-19 Wage Subsidy August 2021 #2, make sure you're across waiting periods and other important information for applicants.

The criteria for Wage Subsidy eligibility is now available.

Following the rise in alert levels announced on 17 August 2021, we outline the support available for NZ businesses.

Further details are now available on the Wage Subsidy and Resurgence Support.

Now’s the time to let staff know applying for paid parental leave just got easier.

The minimum wage is increasing on 1 April 2021. Are you ready?

A reminder about the Government support available for business operators: the COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment and the Wage Subsidy.

Further details are now available on the March 2021 Wage Subsidy. You'll be able to apply online from 1PM on Thursday 4 March 2021 and payments start from Monday 8 March 2021.

New Zealand employers who have had, or expect to have, a revenue drop of at least 40% because of COVID-19, for a 14 day period between 12 August to 10 September, compared to a similar period last year can get it.  Other eligibility criteria is similar to the previous wage subsidies.

Employers and employees must discuss in good faith the implications of COVID-19 on their working arrangements. Where changes to current working arrangements are proposed by an employer, there are specific good faith requirements that must be followed. Any changes made should follow consulting with employees and their representatives, providing time to respond to proposals and considering their comments.

Last week the Government announced it will provide interest-free loans for a year to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 to support their immediate cash flow needs and meet fixed costs.

At 4pm Friday 27 March 2020, modifications to the wage subsidy scheme were announced by the government.

The Government announced further modifications to the Wage Subsidy Scheme this afternoon.