Leadership and Employment Law Coaching Programme (6 months)
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Lead performance conversations with confidence and apply employment law with ease.
This practical six-month coaching series is designed to build your capability and confidence in managing people, performance, and legal risk.
You’ll gain essential leadership tools to motivate staff, delegate clearly, and manage underperformance, while also learning how to handle conflict, lead change, and navigate misconduct and disciplinary issues in line with employment law.
This course combines the four foundational coaching sessions from our flagship Leader’s Guide to Performance Management with five months of additional live sessions on key legal and leadership topics. Each month, you’ll join both a recorded webinar and a confidential coaching session to help you apply what you’ve learned to real-life management challenges.
Course Topics – Recorded Sessions (15 hours CPD)
Each recorded session runs for up to two hours and includes practical case studies, legal scenarios, and actionable tools you can use straight away.
1. Interviewing Skills
Avoid costly hiring mistakes by learning how to ask the right questions, assess team fit, and stay compliant with employment law.
2. Managing Different Generations
Build cohesive teams by understanding generational differences in communication, motivation, and expectations at work.
3. Handling Change
Lead your team through change with confidence – reduce resistance and maintain engagement during transitions and restructures.
4. Managing Workplace Conflict
Identify early signs of tension, address issues constructively, and prevent bullying and harassment in your team.
5. Investigating Misconduct and the Disciplinary Process
Understand your obligations and follow a fair process when dealing with misconduct and disciplinary matters.
Note: The four performance management coaching sessions occur during the first month. The five leadership and legal topics are delivered from Months 2–6.
Benefits of the Coaching Programme
- Practical tools and frameworks you can use immediately
- Live coaching support from employment lawyer and leadership trainer Julia Shallcrass
- Topic sessions recorded for ongoing access
- A confidential space to ask questions and apply learning to your role
- Expert guidance on legal compliance, leadership, and team performance
Course Delivery
- Duration: Six months
- Format: Online, live via Zoom
- Includes:
- Self-paced modules and four weekly coaching sessions from the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management
- 5 x additional recorded topic sessions (3 hours each)
- 5 x confidential coaching sessions (up to 2 hours each – not recorded)
- Practical tools, templates, and implementation support
This course is designed for active participation with fellow people managers and team leaders.
Start dates for 6-month coaching course
8th May 2025
Plus two Mondays per month, for 5 months
Investment (all prices include GST):
$2700 incl GST
Previous participants in the Leader's Guide to Performance Management course can attend this course at a discounted rate of $1,700 (incl GST). For this rate, please secure your booking at: julia@kiwiboss.co.nz and we will send you an invoice.
Group discounts may apply; contact us for more information.
This course is subject to minimum participant numbers.
Managing Workplace Conflict
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This engaging virtual course equips you with the skills to resolve disputes confidently, turning conflict into opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Explore the root causes of conflict, from miscommunication to competing priorities, to prevent minor issues from escalating into larger disputes.
Learn practical techniques to manage challenging situations effectively. Enhance your communication skills through active listening and, assertive communication, to ensure clarity and understanding.
This course will help you can navigate difficult conversations, mediate disputes, and foster a healthier, more collaborative work environment.
Presented by employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass, this course will help you comply with employment and health and safety legislation for a healthy and safe workplace. Find out how to manage situations relating to bullying, harassment, and employee well-being.
This course provides communication strategies and hands-on exercises, so you can follow structured steps to facilitate productive discussions between conflicting parties and mediate difficult conversations with ease. Consider useful strategies and five styles of conflict resolution for managing interpersonal conflict in the workplace.
Explore various conflict resolution strategies, including mediation, negotiation techniques, and problem-solving methods to achieve positive outcomes.
What To Expect
Presented by employment law expert Julia Shallcrass, this course features practical exercises and real-world scenarios, so you can practice conflict resolution in a supportive setting.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident managing workplace conflict and guiding employees through difficult situations. This course will help you foster a healthier and more collaborative work environment.
All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions.
Change Management Essentials
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This introductory half-day course provides the essential tools and approaches to effectively lead change. Whether navigating company restructures, culture shifts, or new technology, this course will guide you through every step for success.
This course equips HR professionals and managers with the tools and strategies to lead organisational change with confidence.
Presented by an experienced employment lawyer, this course covers the entire change process, from planning to evaluation. Explore essential frameworks like Kotter’s 8-Step Process and Lewin’s Change Management Model to assess readiness and identify key drivers of change.
In today’s ever-evolving workplace, learning how to manage change is essential. Consider international change management practices
like PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) or ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement).
Discover how to build effective communication strategies that connect with key stakeholders and employees at all levels. Build trust and overcome resistance by addressing psychological barriers to change.
Gain practical insights on measuring the impact of your initiatives through key performance indicators and continuous improvement, so you can drive and sustain long-term success.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in change management principles and the skills to begin implementing successful change initiatives.
What To Expect
Through case studies, interactive exercises, discussions, and expert guidance from employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass, you will develop practical insights into leading change.
By the end of the course, you will assess your organisation’s readiness for change and begin implementing long-term strategies.
All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions.
Managing Mental Health at Work
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Mental health problems have risen dramatically since Covid, with most employees experiencing mental illness during their lifetime. Many employers are overwhelmed and lost with how to manage the growing tide of mental health problems. Unmanaged mental illness is now a leading cause of productivity loss, impacting absenteeism and workplace performance.
This virtual course equips you with practical tools to lawfully manage mental health issues while fostering a healthier workplace culture. Learn to detect early warning signs of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and confidently assist struggling staff. Discover how to handle mental health crises, support staff resilience, and comply with legal obligations around discrimination, reasonable support, and health and safety.
This insightful and practical course will introduce you to some of the latest science, health and safety and legal knowledge in the field. Gain insights and explore strategies to reduce risks, boost engagement, and create a more productive workplace.
Find out how to improve mental wellness and meet your legal obligations while creating a healthier workplace culture.
Course format
Consider the impact of unwell staff at work, including on sick leave and mental incapacity. Find out how to support staff and manage poor performance when the staff member is mentally unwell.
This course is co-presented by mental health expert Michael Hempseed and employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass. In this virtual 6.5 hours course, attendees will receive a digital workbook including activities. We will explore case studies to show you how to deal with real issues. This course involves Q&A and activities for you to discuss in small groups.
Presenter information
As director of KiwiBoss, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass develops leaders to improve their communication and management skills. Julia is a practical and engaging presenter with expertise in training technical professionals on report writing. She focuses on training that creates high-performing workplaces. A published writer, she has written feature articles for NZLawyer and is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.
Holidays Act - Practical Guide
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Holiday legislation has proven challenging, often leading to costly mistakes for employers.
This live virtual course provides you practical guidance on managing and administering staff holiday and leave entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003.
Presented by an employment lawyer and payroll consultant, this course will help you overcome common and complex challenges, so you can administer and oversee payroll with confidence.
Learn to calculate holiday and leave calculations with confidence, including for staff on fixed or variable hours.
Course format
Holidays Act: A Practical Guide is a 6.5 hour virtual course, facilitated online.
This engaging and practical course, co-presented by a payroll consultant and employment lawyer, offers expert insights and real-world applications to give you a comprehensive understanding of payroll.
Through interactive activities, case studies, and discussions, this course offers hands-on learning for administering payroll. The workbook includes practical exercises and an overview of legislation so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Presenter information
As director of KiwiBoss, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass develops leaders to improve their communication and management skills. Julia is a practical and engaging presenter with expertise in training technical professionals on report writing. She focuses on training that creates high-performing workplaces. A published writer, she has written feature articles for NZLawyer and is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.
Holiday and Leave Entitlements 2024
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Ensure your staff receive the correct holiday and leave entitlements this festive season! Join us for a comprehensive refresher on the Holidays Act 2003, covering the latest legislative updates and case law insights.
Christmas and New Year’s Day are fast approaching, so make sure your staff receive the correct holiday and leave entitlements this festive season.
Avoid payroll mistakes that could lead to underpayment. Join us for a refresher on the Holidays Act 2003 to comply with the law when managing public holiday and annual leave entitlements.
Led by employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass, this webinar is designed for people managers, payroll teams, and professional advisors. We’ll focus on compliance with the latest legislative updates and case law insights to guide you.
Topics covered include:
- What are your obligations before business closedown periods?
- How do you accurately calculate annual leave entitlements in payroll?
- What happens if an employee is sick or has a bereavement during their holidays?
- What is the case law on determining "otherwise a working day" for public holiday entitlements?
- How can you reduce annual leave liability?
- How does case law define gross earnings, including discretionary payments?
- How can you calculate ordinary weekly pay for annual holiday entitlements?
- What’s the process for paying staff annual leave during closedown?
- What happens if a staff member is on call during public holidays?
- What are staff entitlements during public holidays?
Learn how recent case law impacts the interpretation of the Holidays Act 2003 and how to manage your employees' entitlements effectively.
Don't miss out—ensure you’re prepared for the holiday season!
Restructuring and Redundancy
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This half-day course will be delivered online via Zoom. It is limited to 25 registrations to ensure you get the most out of this session.
Economic upheaval is expected in New Zealand within the next couple of years. Many employers are facing the difficult and challenging position of potential restructuring that may lead to redundancies.
This half day course provides a step-by-step guide to initiating a restructure and following a proper process that complies with legal obligations.
We will consider what constitutes “genuine reasons” for restructuring and redundancy decisions. Find out what is required to justify a decision for restructuring and redundancies, and alternatives to such proposals, such as through Government assistance.
Learn how to navigate through a restructuring process that requires a full understanding of your legal responsibilities.
We will take you through the necessary steps to restructure your business, including considering options such as redeployment. We will Consider relevant case law decisions and current issues relating to the economic downturn and other genuine reasons for redundancy.
Discover how to help staff affected by restructuring, such as through career transitioning.
If you want to find out how to navigate restructuring in your organisation, join presenter and employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass on this interactive half day course.
Attendees will receive a workbook including activities and can ask questions virtually during the live seminar.
Negotiating Exits For Problem Employees
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Perhaps your staff member is the wrong fit for the job, a poor performer, bully, or damaging your company’s reputation.
Most employers will need to exit employees at some stage but are unsure how to do it properly. Many employers avoid negotiating exits for fear facing a personal grievance.
In this course, find out how to and manage the exit of problem employees with less stress, by negotiating an exit settlement.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive guide for HR and managers to exiting problem employees through negotiation or mediation.
Our employment lawyer will discuss why you should consider exit settlements for problem employees, with guidance on how to reduce the risk of a personal grievance.
Participants will find out how to prepare for negotiation and mediation and conduct a risk assessment of both parties’ positions.
We will focus on how to resolve matters by way of a record of settlement for a successful outcome. Consider terms of settlement that protect your company and ensure the exit agreement is full and final.
This course gives practical guidance to address issues that commonly arise during negotiation and mediation.
Consider practical ways to protect confidential information, company property, and reputation when a problem employee leaves your organisation.
What To Expect
Join employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass on this virtual half day course. We will explore case law and case studies to show you how to properly exit problem employees.
Concepts and case law will be introduced by the presenter and applied through case studies and discussion. Attendees will receive a digital workbook including activities and can ask questions virtually during the live seminar. This course involves Q&A and activities for you to discuss in small groups.
This course complements our Managing Poor Performers course which focuses on the performance review process.
Managing Poor Performers
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Poorly performing employees may consistently make mistakes, miss deadlines, or lack the appropriate skills to properly perform their jobs.
Most Kiwi employers will have poor performers at some stage but avoid performance management for fear of getting the process wrong.
This practical course will guide you through performance management processes, helping you stay compliant and improve productivity.
Course Overview
This live and virtual course is a comprehensive overview of the performance management framework.
Delays in performance management affect team performance and productivity. Managers fed up with poor performers may dismiss them without proper process, causing costly unfair dismissals.
Find out how to avoid poor performance in the first place, and informally address performance issues through coaching staff and feedback for improved performance.
Identify your employment law obligations to comply with the law. This course is practical and designed to assist you in writing performance improvement plans and attending performance management meetings.
We will discuss practical options for continued non-performance, including performance improvement plans and issuing graduated warnings to dismissal.
What To Expect
Our employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass will help you meet your legal obligations on performance management to reduce the risk of personal grievances. Participants will explore case law and case studies to help you deal with performance issues.
Attendees will receive a digital workbook that provides a comprehensive guide to managing poor performers. This course includes activities for you to discuss in small groups.
All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions.
Testimonials
“It was a great course. Very informative and well organised. The presenter was brilliant. She was engaging and supportive. It was evident that the presenter’s aim was to give us all a great experience due to her willingness to leave no question unanswered. I was reluctant to attend a Zoom training course at first but it surpassed my expectations by far.” Amanda, Human Resources Advisor
“Really enjoyed it! A good level of interactive content and lecturing.” Renee, Employee Experience Assistant
“I found this course very valuable and I enjoyed the breakout sessions very much - it really helps to have these interactive types of learning.” – Kayla, Corporate Services
Interviewing Skills and Selecting Talent
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Do you want to hire the right candidate for your organisation? Are your interviews failing to produce enough reliable information to pick the right person?
Selecting staff with the right skills, knowledge, and attitude is important for building the best and brightest teams.
Explore how to select the right staff in this HR and manager’s guide to interviewing skills and selection.
Course Overview
This virtual course explores how to assess a candidate’s suitability for a role, with a focus on interviewing skills in person, by phone, or online.
Participants will practise asking the right questions to deduct a candidate’s skill level and assess attitudes and values. Identify three types of interview questions - situational, competency-based and behavioural questions.
Use competency mapping to identify the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for the role, and establish a process to validate your selection decision.
Research shows that interviews are often no more reliable than tossing a coin. Find out how to identify and manage unconscious biases, which can lead to the wrong hiring decisions. Detect possible deception and toxic behaviours in interviews and reference checking.
Explore other reliable selection methods – ask the candidate to perform tasks or engage in a pre-employment trial.
Our employment lawyer presenter will show you to comply with the law when conducting pre-employment checks. Avoid costly mistakes that can lead to unlawful discrimination and privacy breaches.
What To Expect
This virtual course is an interactive seminar with Q&A and case scenarios. Attending this course will give you a comprehensive overview on how to select talent and improve your interviewing skills.
Concepts and theories will be explained by your presenter Julia Shallcrass, then applied in case scenarios and group activities. Attendees can ask questions in our Q&A and connect with other attendees in activities. Attendees will receive a digital workbook, which sets out activities and guidance on selection processes and interviewing techniques.