by Wendy Macphail | Oct 1, 2012 | Accord News, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
In his book the “Living Dead”, David Bolchover states that one in 5 employees has had sex in the workplace, and one in 3 has taken a Class A drug at work. Further, one in 6 employees admits to “constantly” surfing the web on matters totally unrelated to work. Other...
by Wendy Macphail | Sep 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
The Employment Court recently held that a dismissal for incompatibility based on an employee’s confrontational and belittling behaviour at work was justified – Walker v ProCare Health Ltd. ProCare employed Ms Walker for approximately 2 years, and she was the Company’s...
by Wendy Macphail | Aug 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Staff that do not get on with each other create a real headache for employers. Productivity is slowed down. Staff morale is low. Management time is wasted on dealing with smoothing the waters. This issue is a significant and common problem. Many employer clients seek...
by Wendy Macphail | Jul 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Employment agreements have been required by law since the introduction of the Employment Relations Act 2000. Since July 2011 employers have been required to keep signed copies of all employment agreements on record. For this reason, more than ever before, employers...
by Wendy Macphail | Jun 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Around 18% of New Zealand employees claim they have been victims of bullying in the workplace. Compared to the rest of the world this figure is high. Dealing with bullies in the workplace is a complex problem, but one employer must deal with. Failure to address the...
by Wendy Macphail | May 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Heat of the moment resignations are not uncommon in the workplace. Such resignations are a relief for an employer, when such a resignation is from a troublesome employee. However, it is not that easy as a recent case shows us. In the case of Kostic v Dodd, Mr Dodd,...
