Employee Experience
7 Ways Employment Hero Can Help You Retain Top Talent
Contents Retaining top talent in 2026 is about more than providing a positive workplace culture; employees are looking for jobs where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and invested in. They want growth opportunities, but also to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Offering all this isn’t always easy, but the cost of not offering it could […]
Building an employee upskilling program: Training program template
Learn how to design a successful employee upskilling program in NZ. Build skills, boost retention, and future-proof your workforce with our expert guide.
How to create a strong recognition program for employees
Learn how to build a recognition program that boosts employee engagement, retention and culture in New Zealand workplaces. Step-by-step guide, key elements and real examples.
How to prevent employee burnout: a practical guide for New Zealand workplaces
Discover how to prevent employee burnout in NZ workplaces with proven strategies, legal guidance, and practical HR frameworks.
The 2026 employee benefits trends to look out for
Discover key employee benefits trends shaping New Zealand workplaces and learn how to create a benefits strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
Conducting training needs assessments: Analysis template and guide
Learn how to conduct a training needs assessment in NZ. Identify skill gaps and plan effective training. Download your free template to get a head start.
How to reduce labour costs without losing talent
Discover practical strategies to reduce labour costs while keeping your workforce engaged. Learn smart scheduling, automation and compliance tips.
HR metrics every NZ business owner needs to track
Discover the most important HR metrics for NZ employers. Learn how to measure recruitment, performance, employee experience, and retention.
What is an EAP and why is it important for workplaces?
Discover the importance of an EAP in the workplace. Learn how Employee Assistance Programs improve wellbeing, productivity and reduce business costs.
Wellness at Work: Culture, Care & Compliance
As a people leader, how are you ensuring your organisation is not only supporting, but prioritising, a mentally healthy workplace? Workplaces across Australia and New Zealand are evolving, and the next generation of employees expect more from the places they choose to work. Workplace wellness is no longer a nice-to-have, it is now a deciding […]
Beyond the Paycheck: Why Financial Resilience Starts with HR
We’ll unpack the financial stress facing Kiwi workers – and what HR teams can do to support staff, boost retention, and build a more resilient workforce.
Beyond morning teas and free fruit: Why your workplace ‘perks’ aren’t working
Thinking of ways to lift your team’s spirits? Before you hit ‘Order again’ on that next batch of cheese scones, here’s something you should consider.
Dodge Thousands in Fines, Keep Great Staff: Onboarding Checklist
If you run a business with under 10 staff, this onboarding checklist will help you get the most out of new hires – without the overwhelm.
Paws, pay, and performance: The franchise-ready payroll system behind Pets in the City’s growth
Learn how Pets in the City saved $3K/month and streamlined payroll with Employment Hero, enabling franchise growth and a better employee experience.
Employment Hero and Medibank bring private health insurance to 1m employees
Australia’s small to medium sized businesses can now provide employees with best in market private health care discounts.

