Workplace Relations Advisors | About Us

About Us

Experience

For almost 40 years we’ve empowered businesses with tailored workplace relations solutions to enhance workplace collaboration, reduce legal risks and improve overall business performance.

In essence, we created the workplace relations consulting business. Our corporate experience prepared us well for providing outsourced services to clients as experienced trouble shooters. This was an era of compulsory unionism and national awards, specifying terms and conditions on an occupational basis, with some limited enterprise second tier bargaining. The Labour Relations Amendment Act 1989 created the opportunity to focus on enterprise bargaining. We led the implementation of Company national awards in McDonalds, Woolworths and other businesses. This required skilful negotiation because union agreement was required.

Later union membership became voluntary followed by the demise of national awards under the Employment Contracts Act 1991. At that time we were very well placed with ideas, methodologies and a proven track record, to succeed in the new world of enterprise collective contracts and individual contracts. In this period the Company developed an enviable reputation for innovative approaches to people management and business performance which continues to the present day.

We’ve had some spectacular successes along the way, including a major business transformation project at Firestone which saw the implementation of a new business model underpinned by sweeping changes to terms and conditions of employment which delivered savings of $40m over 5 years. That recipe was used in a number of other business transformations, such as Petrochem, Solid Energy and Department of Corrections.

Over the years we have continued to innovate, finding new ways to improve business performance. Examples include modern employment agreement design, new approaches to flexible working, our EUREKA HR intranet product which enables managers to do a better job of their everyday people management responsibilities from recruitment, setting expectations, coaching and performance management to restructuring and termination; and workplace investigations and culture surveys which now comprise a significant part of our business.

But underpinning everything is our commitment to practical advice that works, a focus on innovation and fast response service, 24/7.

If you are committed to enhancing workplace collaboration, reducing legal risks and improving overall business performance, you should talk to us.

Decades of proven expertise, ready to be transferred to your business.

Proudly kiwi and serving local needs.

Always here, anytime you need us.

Our Hallmarks

Strategic Focus

A winning strategy is at the heart of everything we do. Our interest is in the long-term success of your business; and we bring a proven track record for fast-track change to best practice.

Innovation

Innovation is a core competency of our business. Our wide range of experience enables us to stretch the boundaries of what is possible through continuous evolution, with minimum risk.

Flexibility

We will carefully consider your thoughts and ideas. However, we will robustly justify our recommended course of action and constructively challenge views with which we disagree.

Practicality

We provide down to earth advice that works, through strategies tailored to New Zealand’s unique circumstances.

Accessibility

We quickly adapt to the culture and values of your organisation and operate very much as part of your team. We respond quickly and offer a genuine 24/7 service.

Relationship

We prioritise understanding your needs quickly and getting on with the job. We offer straightforward commercial terms without unnecessary complexity. Our success is demonstrated by our strong, lasting relationships with our clients.

Our Services