Midday Masterclass - Recruitment & Retention 101: Legal and Financial Strategies for Success
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 2, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NZDT
Location
Events Room 2, Wintec CBD. View map here.
Fees/Admission
Free of charge for Waikato Chamber members
$35+GST for non-members
Description
Finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges/opportunities, for any business. The right employees don’t just fill roles, but drive growth, culture and long-term success.
Join 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.
In this session, Chelsea and Jaime will break down the must-know legal and financial essentials for building a workforce that lasts, including:
• Smart approaches to pre-employment checks
• Offer letters and employment agreements – how to avoid common pitfalls
• Essential employment documentation every business needs and key terms
• Employee benefits – what works, what doesn’t, and what’s compliant
• Tax treatment of benefits and incentives
• Incentive structures that motivate and retain top talent
Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or HR professional, you’ll leave with practical tools and strategies to help you recruit smarter, retain longer, and reduce risk.
PRESENTERS
Chelsea Fleetwood, Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory Manager - PKF Hamilton
With 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.
Her 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.
Jaime Lomas, Director and Employment Law Specialist - DTI Lawyers
Jaime 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.
Jaime 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.
Registrations are required to attend.
Please note - lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the session.
For enquiries or to cancel your registration email events@waikatochamber.co.nz
This 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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