Being a great employer workshop

This workshop series was focused around being a great Employer. We all know that our employees are our biggest asset and we need to look after them. The workshop provided tips and resources on obligations as an employer, how to reduce payroll related costs, and having access to the skilled staff your business needs.

There were speakers from Department of Labour, ACC and NZ Immigration Services, check out the topics covered below. For TIA members notes are available in the members only section.

Grant Thornton Presentation Topics:

General Budget Issues

Company tax and personal tax changes

Depreciation
LAQC’s

GST Issues

-Impact of changes ( can the increase be passed on—legally or commercially )

Impact on pricing
How the rules work
Long term contracts
Time of supply issues ( can it be accelerated )
Contractual issues with suppliers and customers
Systems considerations
Documentation issues
Transitional considerations
Financial implications
GST returns

Department of Labour

The BIG SIX – this segment covers the 6 areas employers have told us they would like more assistance with as these are the areas where the most issues arise, this section will also provide short over view of the latest changes that all attendees should find interesting and informative.

Recruiting
Pay
Holiday & Leave
Performance Management
Ending Employment Relationships
Health & Safety

Resources to take away will be provided on each of these topics.

ACC

How levies are set
How this relates to the tourism industry
Visitors to NZ – the policy and what effect this has on tourism
Discount programs and Risk Management
Injury management and prevention
Updates on relevant and upcoming events

Immigration

Practical knowledge and usable tools to assist and support recruitment and retention of skilled migrants and how to clearly link marketing, recruiting, processing and settlement.

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