May has been a whirlwind with quite a bit of bargaining going on behind the scenes as well as what is happening here that is hitting the media. My key advice is to ensure that you have all your...
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Collectively.Thinking – April 2024
April activities included a minimum wage increase, new Living Wage announcement, a hold on the OCR and a reduction in CPI. As always, here are the noteworthy events from April, summarised with...
Collectively.Thinking – March 2024
As we’re getting into the swing of 2024, you can see that there has been a marked increase in industrial relations activity across the country and some legal changes on the way. The Coalition...
Collectively.Thinking – February 2024
A few things happened in February, but it was really a month all about preparing for things to happen soon. If you're trying to get a sense of what the impact on your organisation could be, check...
Navigating Workplace Dynamics in 2024: Key Insights
As we navigate the beginning of 2024, the landscape of the workplace is evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for employers and employees alike. Here's a closer look at what to...
Collectively.Thinking – January 2024
How are we in February already? 2024 is already shaping up to be exciting in the industrial relations space, with plenty of contributing, but contradictory, indicators out there in the market. All...
Collectively.Thinking – December 2023
Happy New Year! Back on deck for 2024 and easing in gradually. I am excited about what is on the horizon this year and all the change that will result in the IR space. If you can remember all the...
Collectively.Thinking – November 2023
We nearly got to the end of November before finding out the shape of the new Government. Once the National-Act-New Zealand First coalition details were ironed out, they have certainly hit the...
Collectively.Thinking – October 2023
Elections, elections, elections. That was what dominated the October headlines, and where we sit currently in November, we’re still waiting to find out the exact shape of the government and what...