HR, People & Culture
Some sectors making hay while others flounder
Our Jobs Report shows healthcare employment rose 14.1% year-on-year in May, while construction headcount fell 0.8% over the year. Read the full release.
Kiwis are embracing AI at work, but many are afraid to admit it – new research
Our AI Paradox research finds 38% of Kiwi workers say using AI feels like cheating, and 28% use AI tools without their employer knowing. Read the release.
NZ hiring rebounds as wages remain stuck in neutral
Median hourly pay was flat in September, while SME headcount rose 2.0% month on month and annual wage growth reached 1.1%. Read the full release.
Wage Growth Dips Below Zero as Cost-of-Living Gap Widens
Wages fell 0.4% year on year in July, the first dip below zero in over a year. Read the full release for sector and age group insights on pay.
The High Performance Series: The Power of Recovery
Learn how elite teams manage recovery and prevent burnout. Join Employment Hero and The Blues for practical HR mental health strategies.
How to automate employee onboarding with AI
Learn how to automate employee and client onboarding using AI, HR software and workflows to improve efficiency, compliance and experience.
How to automate HR processes: a practical guide for employers
HR automation can save your team hours every week. Learn which HR processes to automate first, how to implement HR automation and how to do it responsibly.
One platform, 550+ employees, two HR leaders: Thermosash’s transformation story
There’s no way we could be producing the quality service that we do without Employment Hero.
A guide to seasonal employee rights and agreements
Our guide walks New Zealand employers through every aspect of seasonal employment, from drafting agreements to managing fixed-term contracts.
Promoting employees the right way: Employer’s guide
Learn the best practices for promoting staff and understand how to help your team during a change of role.
The High Performance Series: Developing future field stars
Join Employment Hero and The Blues to learn how Kiwi businesses can build high-performing teams from day one.
AI for employee engagement: A guide for employers in 2026
AI tools are transforming employee engagement, from real-time sentiment analytics to personalized experiences. Here’s how to use AI fairly and effectively.
AI workforce planning: How to future-proof your talent strategy
Explore how AI is transforming workforce planning, from forecasting talent needs to identifying skills gaps and modelling future workforce scenarios.
Generative AI for HR: Practical framework for business leaders
Learn how to apply generative AI in HR with a practical framework covering recruitment, onboarding, compliance and more.
How to resolve employee grievance in the workplace
Our practical resource for managers and business owners who want to understand what it really takes to resolve a grievance well.


