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Building Proactive Foundations:
Getting It Right From The Start

In New Zealand's evolving employment landscape, proactive foundations aren't a luxury—they're essential. Many SMEs treat compliance as a box-ticking exercise, only to discover that reactive approaches cost far more in time, money, and relationships than prevention ever would.

At Sharp Advocacy, we believe building strong foundations means establishing clarity, fairness, and trust from day one. Clear employment agreements eliminate confusion about expectations. Practical policies provide consistent guidance when decisions need to be made. And manager training ensures your team can act confidently within that framework, preventing problems before they arise.

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Employment Agreements

Your employment agreement is the single most important document in your relationship with your staff. We ensure it is clear, fair, and legally enforceable.

  • Drafting & Review: Crafting tailored Individual Employment Agreements for new roles, from permanent full-time to casual and fixed-term positions
  • Updating Existing Agreements: Updating agreements to reflect changes in legislation, roles, or business practices, ensuring they remain relevant and protective
  • Clarity and Best Practice: Moving beyond legal jargon to create documents that are easily understood by both you and your employees, preventing future disputes

Custom HR Policy Development

Clear policies are the guide rails for your workplace culture. They ensure consistency, guide decision-making, and provide a fair process for everyone.

  • Core Policy Suite: Health and safety, code of conduct, leave entitlements, and disciplinary processes
  • Modern Workplace Policies: Social media usage, flexible working arrangements, IT and device use, and drug and alcohol policies
  • Performance & Growth: Policies for performance management, training, and professional development to help your team thrive

Compliance Audits & Risk Assessments

Understanding where your risks lie is the first step to mitigating them. Our compliance audits provide a clear, confidential health check of your current HR practices.

  • Comprehensive Review: A thorough assessment of your existing agreements, policies, wage and time records, and leave calculations against current employment standards
  • Risk Identification: Pinpointing potential gaps or areas of non-compliance that could leave your business exposed to personal grievances or penalties
  • Actionable Recommendations: Providing a clear, prioritised action plan to address any issues and strengthen your overall compliance framework, giving you peace of mind

Building proactive foundations isn't about protecting yourself from your team. It's about creating an environment where fairness, clarity, and mutual respect can thrive—and where your business can grow with confidence.

Ready to Build Yours?

Let's work together to build a strong foundation for your business. Contact us today for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your policy and compliance needs. We'll ensure your business is protected and your focus can remain on growth.