Marie Tovio Consulting

Marie Tovio Consulting Marie Tovio Consulting can assist with human resources and strategic planning. She has worked across a wide range of industries, businesses and sectors.

Marie has worked in the field of HR and employment relations for over 28 years (including the past 10 years as a Consultant). Marie is degree qualified, is a registered private investigator and also has governance experience. Marie assists businesses and organisations with all aspects of human resources, taking the stress out of meeting HR requirements for owners, managers and Board members. Contact her today to see how she might assist you.

16/09/2026

“But They’re Really Good at Their Job…”
“They’re difficult to work with… but they’re really good at their job.”
Are they?
Technical ability is only part of good performance. How someone communicates, collaborates, shares information and works with others can matter just as much as what they produce.
🎧 The HR PI - Episode 29: “But They’re Really Good at Their Job…”: https://youtu.be/giHaV1A9QII or https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Good faith isn't just an employer obligation.A recent Employment Court decision – resulting in a $900,000 damages award ...
14/09/2026

Good faith isn't just an employer obligation.
A recent Employment Court decision – resulting in a $900,000 damages award – provides a striking reminder that employees also have important obligations during the employment relationship.
Read what happened and the lessons for employers:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_b6e2c1a14abc4f4d8039ef2fd8a4f378.pdf

An immaculate checklist is great.Actually noticing and managing the risks that matter? Even better. 😄
13/09/2026

An immaculate checklist is great.
Actually noticing and managing the risks that matter? Even better. 😄

09/09/2026

The “Easy Way Out” Illusion
The best time to get HR advice about a performance problem?
Before everyone has reached the point of “we just need them gone”.
Early advice gives you more options - and can save a considerable amount of management time, frustration, cost and employment risk later.
🎧 The HR PI - Episode 28: The “Easy Way Out” Illusion: https://youtu.be/mnSca17O0q0 or https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Changes to New Zealand's health and safety legislation come into force on 1 April 2027, including a greater focus on cri...
07/09/2026

Changes to New Zealand's health and safety legislation come into force on 1 April 2027, including a greater focus on critical workplace risks.
Now is a good time to consider whether your H&S systems are focused on the risks that really matter - and whether your controls actually work in practice.
Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_1a970dfbe9e540c7bf06e17a0755a638.pdf

“Just a quick HR question…”Sometimes the shortest questions come with the longest backstory. 😄Fortunately, getting the f...
06/09/2026

“Just a quick HR question…”
Sometimes the shortest questions come with the longest backstory. 😄
Fortunately, getting the full picture is often what helps us find the best way forward.

02/09/2026

The “Easy Way Out” Illusion
When an employee “just isn’t working out”, it can be tempting to look for an easier way to resolve the situation.
A restructure? A settlement discussion? Something quicker than actually managing the performance?
Unfortunately, the apparent shortcut can create considerably more risk than dealing with the real issue properly.
🎧 The HR PI - Episode 28: The “Easy Way Out” Illusion: https://youtu.be/mnSca17O0q0 (YouTube) or on my website: https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Personal grievance applications are rising - with the ERA receiving 3,070 applications in 2025, up 12% on the previous y...
31/08/2026

Personal grievance applications are rising - with the ERA receiving 3,070 applications in 2025, up 12% on the previous year.
But what do the latest figures tell us about where employment disputes are actually occurring - and what can employers learn from them?
Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_8d4d49cbf5f344d1a8cadb19dd6d06f1.pdf

We prepare for emergencies we hope never happen.Preparing for the future of work isn't about predicting what's coming - ...
30/08/2026

We prepare for emergencies we hope never happen.

Preparing for the future of work isn't about predicting what's coming - it's about being ready to adapt.

Helping build better workplaces... one smile at a time.

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