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CCR Newsletter July-August 2021 It has been more than a month since we talked about the current labour shortages and the ongoing plight of farmers, employers, and workers. Half of the year is gone, and there’s been some progress on this front, but these developments could easily be eclipsed by
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Top 5 Ways To Keep Your Staff
With the unemployment rate at an historically low level, it is harder than ever to retain your best employees. Gone are the days when staff will stick with a job where they’re not happy; there are just too many opportunities out there for them to explore.
5 Myths About Migrant Workers
When employers look for new staff, there’s often slim pickings in the local talent pool. But the idea of employing migrant workers comes with its own concerns. Employers often believe that the process is far too challenging and fear that a migrant employee is risky, time-consuming or an expensive proposition.
It’s More Fun In The Philippines!
My family (Andrea, Lucas and Santiago Ryan) and I were lucky enough to get a break over the Xmas period and chose to spend this time in the Philippines gaining a greater affinity with the culture and traditions of a country and people we have grown to love. Filipino people have sometimes been characterised to a Chameleon who easily adapt to unlike environments and thrive to survive. This unique ability ensures the success of Filipino people in environments like the New Zealand dairy industry that by all accounts is not an easy occupation and takes commitment and motivation, traits that Filipinos have in spades!
Landlords and Tenants: Your New Obligations
With new regulations around minimum standards for rentals established this year, as well as amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), it’s important landlords and tenants know what their obligations are.
The national median weekly rent is $500 per week according to Trade Me’s latest rental data, which new recruits coming from the Philippines may find staggering. Thankfully many of our employees have on site accommodation, so this cost is kept much lower.
Top 5 Ways To Keep Your Staff
With the unemployment rate at an historically low level, it is harder than ever to retain your best employees. Gone are the days when staff will stick with a job where they’re not happy; there are just too many opportunities out there for them to explore.
5 Myths About Migrant Workers
When employers look for new staff, there’s often slim pickings in the local talent pool. But the idea of employing migrant workers comes with its own concerns. Employers often believe that the process is far too challenging and fear that a migrant employee is risky, time-consuming or an expensive proposition.
