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The Foundation Behind Fair Pay: How job evaluation supports transparency and equity
The term “pay transparency” can strike fear into employers’ hearts – what does it mean? Do I have to tell everyone what everyone else is paid? What do I do if employees aren’t happy? Front-footing the issue by taking a considered and consistent approach to how you pay...
Beyond Benchmarking: Building a Fairer Foundation for Pay Decisions
While people come to work for many reasons beyond pay, pay is a critical aspect of their decision to work for an organisation. A fair and transparent approach to paying your people is more likely to keep and motivate them to work effectively for you. Remuneration will...
Football Unites the World. Pay Unites an Organisation.
It’s been almost one month since the FIFA 2026 World Cup wrapped up, with Spain lifting the trophy for the second time. One of the longest World Cup tournaments in recent history, I personally must admit that I miss it. The games served as an anchor to the day,...
Research Paper: Public Sector Pay in New Zealand
Motu Research has recently released a research paper, co-authored by Strategic Pay Principal Consultant Lyn Brieseman, examining pay differences between the public and private sectors using both Stats NZ data and Strategic Pay’s job evaluation database. The paper is...
When Employees Stay, Go or Hesitate – Is it About Pay?
Beyond the Paycheque: What Drives Turnover Our latest analysis with NZIER shows that voluntary turnover in New Zealand is driven by more than just pay movements. Employee confidence plays a critical role – and it shifts quickly during periods of economic pressure such...
HRD Whitepaper: Annual Salary Reviews in a Constrained Environment
Annual salary reviews have become one of the most challenging responsibilities facing HR leaders today. Budget constraints remain tight, employee expectations around pay continue to rise, and organisations must balance fairness, retention, and performance recognition...
The Top Line Remuneration Issues – What’s Needed Right Now?
The remuneration environment remains constrained and complex. In a low growth market success will depend on: Managers being fully equipped for pay conversations, anchored by robust pay structures and validated market data Thoughtful levels of transparency dispelling...
Pay Decisions, Made Clear: Why clarity matters more than ever
After more than three decades working in remuneration, one thing hasn’t changed: Pay decisions matter. They affect people’s livelihoods, shape organisational culture and send powerful signals about value, fairness and trust. What has changed is the environment those...
Free Whitepaper: Key Trends and Predictions for 2026
The previous 12 months presented significant challenges for the New Zealand economy. Looking ahead to 2026, there is reason for cautious optimism, with some signs of recovery and improving economic conditions. Towards the end of last year, we asked HR professionals...
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