As we continue through 2025, HR professionals in New Zealand are navigating a rapidly evolving employment landscape. From legislative changes to shifting workforce expectations, HR leaders have an essential role in guiding their organisations through these challenges.
Our August 2025 HR Market Update highlights the top HR trends and legislative changes that will impact HR decision-making across Aotearoa.
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Key HR insights from the August 2025 Market Update
- Salary & Market Movements: Wage growth remains steady, but employers are revisiting remuneration strategies to address evolving employee needs. This section discusses salary forecasts, workforce benefits, and how to tailor remuneration strategies for better talent retention and engagement.
- Personal Grievance Claims: The Employment Relations Amendment Bill brings significant changes for high-income employees. This update covers the implications for grievance claims, and how HR leaders can prepare for the new rules regarding dismissals and disadvantage claims.
- Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025: The upcoming Equal Pay Amendment Act has a major impact on pay equity across various sectors. HR professionals must prepare for changes to pay equity claims and their organisation’s compliance obligations.
- Political Opinions at Work: Balancing personal political expression and workplace culture remains a delicate issue. This update offers strategies for HR leaders to manage political opinions at work, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Restorative Practice: In this update, we explore the rise of restorative practices to resolve workplace conflict. Learn how this people-centered approach strengthens team connections and fosters a positive workplace culture.
At Intepeople, we’re here to help you navigate these changes with confidence. If you’d like to kōrero about how these trends might apply to your business, we’d love to hear from you.