Finding and keeping the right people is \;one of the biggest challenges/opportunities\, \;for any business. \;The right employees don&rsquo\;t just fill roles\, but drive growth\, culture and long-term success.
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\nJoin Chelsea Fleetwood\, Business Advisory Manager at PKF Hamilton and Jaime Lomas\, Director and Employment Law Specialist at DTI Lawyers\, for a practical and insightful session designed to help you strengthen your recruitment and retention strategies.
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\nIn this session\, Chelsea and Jaime will break down the must-know legal and financial essentials for building a workforce that lasts\, including:
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\n&bull\; What you legally can (and can&rsquo\;t) ask in interviews
\n&bull\; \;Smart approaches to pre-employment checks
\n&bull\; \;Offer letters and employment agreements &ndash\; how to avoid common pitfalls
\n&bull\; Essential employment documentation every business needs and key terms
\n&bull\; Employee benefits &ndash\; what works\, what doesn&rsquo\;t\, and what&rsquo\;s compliant
\n&bull\; \;Tax treatment of benefits and incentives
\n&bull\; \;Incentive structures that motivate and retain top talent\n\n

\nWhether you&rsquo\;re a business owner\, manager\, or HR professional\, you&rsquo\;ll leave with practical tools and strategies to help you recruit smarter\, retain longer\, and reduce risk.
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\nPRESENTERS
\nChelsea Fleetwood\, Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory Manager - \;PKF Hamilton
\nWith a range of experience across both public practice and commercial roles\, Chelsea \;also established and operated BFT Hamilton CBD\, a thriving group training gym in the central city.
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\nHer time as a business owner has given her a unique perspective when it comes to her Accounting and Advisory work. Chelsea brings a real-world approach when working with clients and her team\, making it a priority to understand their current wins\, challenges and future goals to deliver practical advice. \;
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\nJaime Lomas\, Director and Employment Law Specialist \;- DTI Lawyers
\nJaime is a highly experienced\, specialist employment and resource management lawyer. Jaime joined DTI Lawyers as an Associate in 2018 after spending the previous 10 years working in the specialist employment and resource management team of a large Hamilton firm.
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\nJaime has significant dispute resolution experience. She takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieve commercial and workable solutions for her clients. She is committed to understanding the issues her clients face and the impact on their businesses or on them personally.
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\nRegistrations are required to attend.
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\nPlease note - lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the session. \;
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\nFor enquiries or to cancel your registration email \;events@waikatochamber.co.nz
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\nThis is a complimentary event\; if you are unable to attend\, please let us know by the day before\, or a $20+GST no-show fee will apply.
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