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You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025
Licensing

You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Global Stories

Employment Hero stories

How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI
Artificial Intelligence

How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI

AI is revolutionising recruitment by boosting efficiency, fairness and candidate experience, benefiting both employers and jobseekers alike.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
Human Capital Management

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Human Capital Management

AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
Human Capital Management

New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms

New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
Digital Transformation

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
HR, but smarter: The game-changing impact of an employment operating system
Human Capital Management

HR, but smarter: The game-changing impact of an employment operating system

Employers are increasingly turning to employment operating systems to streamline HR processes, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance workforce management across the globe.

By Neil Webster • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Customer Experience

Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Is your HR system built to help you stay ahead of the regulatory curve?
Data Analytics

Is your HR system built to help you stay ahead of the regulatory curve?

As businesses adapt to evolving regulations, modern HR systems are transforming, with integrated platforms essential for compliance and operational efficiency.

By Simon Obee • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond
Human Capital Management

The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond

As HR leaders face the chaos of fragmented systems, 2025 promises a revolution with all-in-one Employment Operating Systems transforming the landscape.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size
Human Capital Management

A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size

A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.

By Shane Duffy • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Employment Hero stories

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
Human Capital Management

One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
Employment

Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs

Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025