On average, Kiwi women earn 9.2% less than men While the gender pay gap is smaller than a decade ago, a collection of top New Zealand business people are working hard to reduce it further. CEOs and Chairs from companies such as IBM, Saatchi and Saatchi, PwC and Vector have joined Champions for Change. Together,…
Day: August 30, 2019
Work. Sleep. Eat. Repeat?
Find a better balance with these helpful hacks Working harder is not always smarter. Burnout is common among business owners and staff who are pushed to the limits. Ultimately, it’s not good for business or your personal life to be burning the candle at both ends. But how on earth are you expected to fit…
The busy person’s guide to stress-free performance reviews
How well are your staff performing? Do they love their job? Performance reviews, an open two-way conversation held once or twice a year, are a great way to find out. While you’re not legally bound to do appraisals, they’re a great tool to keep your business running smoothly. Open communication lines earlyWhether you have five…
Property sales on IRD radar
Buying or selling a home? You’ll now need to provide your IRD number as part of the transaction process. The change will allow IRD to know who’s flipping owner-occupier homes on a regular basis, and better enforce the existing law that ensures people pay tax on the profit. The move won’t impact the rules…