Auckland business must pay $20k after the ERA found constructive dismissal for denying flexibility to a pregnant employee - how to avoid this costly mistake.
Published 8 August 2024 | 2 min read
Hiring the right candidate is a critical task for any business, especially in New Zealand's competitive market. The costs associated with a bad hire are substantial — not just in terms of money but also in time and team morale. An employee who doesn’t fit well can disrupt your workplace culture and productivity. Therefore, ensuring the right fit is essential, and increasingly, social media is being used to aid in the recruitment process. But is it a help or a hindrance?