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rship, international hiring, IR laws, training and development, employee engagement, reward and recognition, social media developments, HR technology, corporate health salary packaging and general market updates. An online industry hub, HRD offers fresh and informative multimedia content, practical articles and opinion, a popular industry forum for online discussion and debate, and industry-specific research and reports. HRD is published by independent media company Key Media. Find out more about key Media’s magazines, events and websites at www.keymedia.com.

Google is ending its diversity hiring targets, according to various reports, in the wake of President Donald Trump's rec...
11/02/2025

Google is ending its diversity hiring targets, according to various reports, in the wake of President Donald Trump's recent orders to curb DEI initiatives.

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Tech giant cites position as federal contractor in recent change, according to reports

Experts across New Zealand are expressing concerns that the country's migration could turn negative this year amid sinki...
11/02/2025

Experts across New Zealand are expressing concerns that the country's migration could turn negative this year amid sinking arrivals and rising departures, according to reports.

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November migration data shows arrivals sinking as departures soar

Lane Neave’s Elisabeth Giles, Andrew Shaw, and Fiona McMillan explore the challenges of recovering losses when notice pe...
10/02/2025

Lane Neave’s Elisabeth Giles, Andrew Shaw, and Fiona McMillan explore the challenges of recovering losses when notice periods are cut short. What does this mean for employers and employees?

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Enforceability of forfeiture clause address in recent Employment Court decision

The Employment Relations Authority has denied an application for interim reinstatement filed by two former employees of ...
10/02/2025

The Employment Relations Authority has denied an application for interim reinstatement filed by two former employees of Whare Manaaki Incorporated, following their dismissal for alleged serious misconduct.

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'The overall interests of justice do not favour the granting of interim reinstatement in this case,' ERA rules

The New Zealand government has unveiled new guidelines that will ensure the safe and responsible use of artificial intel...
10/02/2025

The New Zealand government has unveiled new guidelines that will ensure the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.

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Similar guideline underway for private businesses, government says

Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees have accepted a resignation offer from the Trump administration, allowing...
10/02/2025

Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees have accepted a resignation offer from the Trump administration, allowing them to continue receiving pay until September 30 in exchange for leaving their positions.

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'I hope that it will be exactly what's promised, and not a scam,' says worker sharing common concern about Trump's offer

The Employment Court of New Zealand recently dealt with a case about whether an employer had to follow specific procedur...
07/02/2025

The Employment Court of New Zealand recently dealt with a case about whether an employer had to follow specific procedures before reporting an employee's competency concerns to a professional regulatory board.

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When does performance management require regulatory notification?

New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the December 2024 quarter, marking the highest level since September 202...
07/02/2025

New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the December 2024 quarter, marking the highest level since September 2020, according to data released by Stats NZ.

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'This was the largest annual fall in employment since the year to the December 2009 quarter'

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with whether a charitable trust was justified in dismissing a communit...
05/02/2025

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with whether a charitable trust was justified in dismissing a community support worker due to medical incapacity. The worker had been on extended sick leave following a workplace incident that led to trauma.

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Long-term absence and staffing pressures lead to valid dismissal despite medical claim

The New Zealand government has unveiled new guidelines that will ensure the safe and responsible use of artificial intel...
05/02/2025

The New Zealand government has unveiled new guidelines that will ensure the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.

https://hubs.la/Q035lHXr0

Similar guideline underway for private businesses, government says

: The HRD Hot List 2025 recognises outstanding HR professionals across Australia and New Zealand who are driving impact...
04/02/2025

: The HRD Hot List 2025 recognises outstanding HR professionals across Australia and New Zealand who are driving impactful change in their organisations. These leaders are shaping the future of HR through innovation, strategy, and people-first approaches.

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Navigating a challenging environment, these top HR leaders have embraced innovation and are committed to excellence

President Donald Trump has blamed diversity and inclusion efforts for the deadly plane collision in the United States th...
04/02/2025

President Donald Trump has blamed diversity and inclusion efforts for the deadly plane collision in the United States that killed all 67 people on board.

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US president says FAA hired 'workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities' under DEI initiative

The Public Service Association has called on the New Zealand government to reverse all its cuts on Oranga Tamariki after...
04/02/2025

The Public Service Association has called on the New Zealand government to reverse all its cuts on Oranga Tamariki after Children's Minister Karen Chhour intervened on the potential closure of a social support services provider.

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Minister orders pause on contract reviews amid potential impact on social support services

Helen Pryde, Special Counsel at Buddle Findlay, emphasizes that the conviction of former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibs...
03/02/2025

Helen Pryde, Special Counsel at Buddle Findlay, emphasizes that the conviction of former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson underscores the critical need for officers to actively engage in health and safety risk management.

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Ground-level awareness is key to risk management for officers of PCBUs

The Employment Court of New Zealand has ordered the temporary reinstatement of a former Inland Revenue Department employ...
03/02/2025

The Employment Court of New Zealand has ordered the temporary reinstatement of a former Inland Revenue Department employee, following her dismissal in September 2024.

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Court to re-assess justification for dismissal in light of new health evidence

The number of chief executive officers who left their posts went up significantly in 2024, while the number of internal ...
03/02/2025

The number of chief executive officers who left their posts went up significantly in 2024, while the number of internal CEO appointments reached an all-time high, according to a new report.

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Internal CEO appointments hit all-time high: report

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with a worker's challenge to their dismissal during a 90-day trial per...
03/02/2025

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with a worker's challenge to their dismissal during a 90-day trial period.

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ERA examines critical hiring requirements

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with a personal grievance claim concerning the dismissal of a worker o...
30/01/2025

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with a personal grievance claim concerning the dismissal of a worker on medical incapacity grounds.

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When does an extended medical absence justify termination?

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Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure
Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure

Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure your spot – Get your tickets now: https://hubs.la/Q02jkhfr0 #HRSummitNZ #HRLeaders #FutureOfHR #HRStrategies

Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure
Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure

Join us at the 2024 National HR Summit New Zealand! Our Keynote Speaker, Allan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby, personally invites you to this transformative event on April 10 at The Pullman Auckland. Don't miss out on invaluable insights! Secure your spot – Get your tickets now: https://hubs.la/Q02jkcTd0 #HRSummitNZ #HRLeaders #FutureOfHR #HRStrategies

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