Building a Resilient & Fair Workplace
Expert employment guidance for New Zealand SMEs committed to fairness. We partner with you to navigate complex employment issues, make decisive calls with transparency and integrity, and protect your business by building a foundation of best practice
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A Better Approach to Employment Relationships
At Sharp Advocacy, we operate with integrity and in good faith. Our clients value our clear and transparent approach, which avoids reliance on loopholes or shortcuts. We focus on helping you establish robust processes that are fair, respect everyone's rights, and foster positive relationships between you and your employees. By doing things the right way, you'll not only reduce legal and financial risks but also build a more engaged and productive workforce founded on mutual trust and respect
Building Proactive Foundations
Getting it right from the start
- Employment agreement drafting & review
- Risk assessment & compliance gap analysis
- Policy development & workplace documentation
- Good faith practices framework
- Establishing manager responsibilities & accountability
Strategic Partnerships
Ongoing support that prevents problems arising
- Dedicated employment legislation advisor
- Proactive compliance reviews & updates
- Regular check-ins & reviews
- Responsive support
- Continuous strategic planning
Training & Development
Building capable teams who consistently get it right
- Manager training on employment law fundamentals
- Best practice workshops
- Updates on employment legislation changes
- Practical scenario-based learning
- Custom training for your specific needs
Effective Team & Change Management
Navigating transitions with fairness & clarity
- Performance management guidance & support
- Restructuring & redundancy consultation
- Disciplinary process support
- Role changes & organisational design
- Change communication strategies
Dispute Resolution & Representation
Fair & effective resolution when issues arise
- Early intervention & mediation support
- Personal grievance response & management
- Representation in mediation & ERA proceedings
- Investigation support & guidance
- Settlement negotiation
Responsive Emergency Support
Immediate expert guidance for urgent situations
- Advice line for urgent matters
- Timely assessment and response
- Crisis communication support
- Urgent correspondence when required