HR 101: Mastering Performance Reviews in NZ

This webinar was hosted live on 7 August 2025
Turn your review process into a performance driver – not a compliance exercise.
For HR managers, business owners and leaders, performance reviews shouldn’t just be a calendar fixture – they should be a strategic tool to boost productivity, engagement and retention.
Join Maddison Harris, Senior People Advisor and Phillip Williams, People Partnering Manager at Employment Hero for a focussed, actionable session designed specifically for those responsible for leading performance management in small to medium-sized businesses. This webinar is designed to help you move beyond the “tick-the-box” approach and build a review process that delivers real impact – for your people and your bottom line.
We’ll share actionable tips to prepare for performance conversations, structure reviews that align individual goals with business strategy, and equip your managers to give feedback that drives development – not disengagement.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or levelling up an existing framework, this session will give you the confidence and tools to run reviews that truly matter.
You’ll learn how to:
- Structure performance reviews that support both business outcomes and employee growth
- Set goals that drive accountability and progress
- Deliver feedback that actually moves the needle
- Avoid common review mistakes that drain time and morale
Who this webinar has been designed for:
- HR managers looking to lift review quality and consistency
- Business owners ready to build a performance culture from the ground up
This isn’t just another generic performance conversation – it’s a strategic reset, designed for leaders serious about deriving real results through better people management.
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