Events

Mighty Millennial

Fresh People Breakfast – Managing Millennials

At this Fresh People Breakfast, Jacqueline Griffin, owner of Leap Careers will discuss; setting achievable goals and accountability; how to promote the right behaviours and attitudes; and she will highlight the successful models where Millennials are fitting into the multi-generational workforce. We are also lucky to have with us, Leslie Taylor, Employment Brand Manager from award-winning Warehouse Group as she shares their Millennial worker story.  Leslie will discuss how they myth-busted the clichés and stereotypes with their development programmes, enabling the voices of their future leaders.  These great HR experts will work through: Leadership & visibility – keeping the goal believable, achievable and real Aspirations, motivations and ambitions – promoting the right behaviours, attitudes and performance indicators What Millennials really

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The Kea World Class New Zealand Awards

Join us as we recognise and celebrate the inspirational Kiwis whose global achievements are driving New Zealand’s prosperity, development and international reputation. The World Class New Zealand Awards has sold out for the past seven years, so please book now to avoid disappointment. Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland Click here for more information.

Employment law conference

19th Annual Employment Relations Conference

The storm of employment law changes is looming and will hit business at the negotiation table this winter. How employers strike the deal and avoid potential action will need some serious work. At the core, the proposed new legislation focuses on restoring greater protections to workers and strengthening the role of collective bargaining in workplaces across New Zealand. Those changes threaten resetting minimum standards, limiting the use of the 90-day trial and attaching a secondary employer to a personal grievance (PG).  Our experts from NZ Steel, Ports of Auckland, Air New Zealand, the NZCTU and New Zealand’s top law firms will cover: Triangular relationships, expectations and grievances: Navigating the intricacies of contractors, employees and their agreements; CASE STUDY: Ports of Auckland

Taking charge of dismissal

Taking Charge of Dismissal

Take charge of your team and create a better workforce for your company by showing repeat offenders the door, keeping good faith at the centre of your choices. Do what needs to be done and get rid of the dead weight in your business. Join us at this half-day tool kit and you will learn how to tackle the biggest dismissal problems employers face today including exits for poor performance, misconduct and medical incapacity. Our industry experts will discuss the following: Dealing with employee tactics – stress, blaming someone else and “that’s not in my job description” Repeat offenders – What can you actually dismiss for and is instant dismissal an option? Blunt vs bulling – how “honest” can you

AUT Finish line

Marketing Masterclass

A North Shore Business Capability Workshop, featuring Vesna Nixon, Head of Marketing Campaigns, Kiwibank. AUT Millennium, The Finish Line, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay. For more info click here.

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Grow North: Powering World Leading Innovation

Learn why Auckland’s North Shore is being tipped as the Silicon Valley of New Zealand by hearing from the businesses who are leading the charge.B:Hive (The Business Hive) Smales Farm. For more info and to book click here.

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