Poor Performance or Misconduct?
27 August 2018
"There is an important distinction between a misconduct concern on the one hand and a performance or capability concern on the other because they require different approaches.”
This is a distinction that is often misunderstood when employers come to consider the actions of an employee and determine whether those actions amount to either misconduct or poor performance. A distinction that is often very difficult to determine.
Measuring Intangibles
23 August 2018
Measurement is a concept we all deal with in clubs, whether we realise it or not. We measure out 30ml of gin for our G&Ts, we measure how many cases of beer are left after the weekend, we measure how many meals were sold at lunch over this month, or how many sick days an employee took this year.
Consultation on problem gambling strategy and levy for 2019/20 - 2021/22
23 August 2018
The Ministry of Health has released proposals to refresh the integrated “Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2019/20 to 2021/22”, and review the problem gambling levy. A consultation document is available online for anyone who would like to make a submission.
Clubs New Zealand App - Hands on the Future
16 August 2018
The Clubs New Zealand App is being picked up across the country as members discover how easy it is to take their digital membership card with them wherever they go and find their nearest club while on the road. Your members can get their hands on the future with Clubs New Zealand's App which can be downloaded on both Apple and Android. To download the App visit either the App Store or Google Play Store and search "Clubs New Zealand".
To help spread the word all clubs will have received posters to help you advertise the app, if you would like further copies of the poster please contact lucy@clubsnz.com alternatively you will find downloadable versions of the poster below along with a jpeg which has been formatted to fit digital screen displays. We also encourage you to jump on the Clubs New Zealand Facebook Page and share the recent post regarding the app on your clubs social media accounts.
Second quarter pokie statistics
16 August 2018
The latest quarterly statistics on pokies in pubs and clubs released by the Department of Internal Affairs continue recent trends with increasing gaming machine profits but decreasing gaming machines and venues.
The headline statistics for April to June 2018 show:
Find out how easy payroll can be with Crystal Payroll
16 August 2018
Clubs New Zealand is excited to have partnered with Crystal Payroll whose complete online payroll system is here to change your life! Crystal Payroll offers clubs of all sizes a payroll system that will save both time and money!
Report For Members of Clubs New Zealand Chief Executive - Larry Graham
8 August 2018
Report For Members of Clubs New Zealand
Chief Executive - Larry Graham
Lawful dismissal on medical grounds
8 August 2018
The Employment Court has confirmed the core principles to follow in situations where employers are seeking to end an employment relationship on medical grounds. In Lyttleton Port Company v Arthurs 2018, Mr Arthurs was an employee cargo handler of the company. He suffered PTSD as a result of witnessing a fatal workplace accident in 2008 and then having a friend and colleague become involved in a second fatal workplace accident in 2014. He took sick leave in December 2014 using a series of medical certificates, and during this time suffered a non-workplace shoulder injury. In July 2015, medical information from his doctor as well as a further medical specialist evaluation obtained by the company indicated no clear recovery time and the possibility that he might never recover. In December 2015 the company terminated his employment on the basis of medical incapacity and unlikelihood of a return to work in the foreseeable future.
Food for thought
1 August 2018
The appointment of a contract caterer is a very important matter for any club. The committee and management need to decide what it wants from the appointment. For example, how will the contract caterer fit in with other club activities such as function and other special events?
Register now for the 2018 Club Management Conference
25 July 2018
Registrations for the 2018 Club Management Conference hosted by the Timaru Town & Country Club are open. The registration process is the same as in previous conferences where each club will have received an email containing a link to your club’s unique registration form.
Update from the South - General Manager Southern
24 July 2018
Greeting from the South.
The power to grow
12 July 2018
The digital world is here. People of all ages use their smartphones for everything from research to entertainment, organising their lives to connecting with others.
Because of this, your advertising and marketing activities have to be there too, to reach them. This is digital marketing and it's a non-negotiable today.
