Blog Articles - Exiting Employees
At MyHR we have a number of blog articles to guide and support you when managing an employee's departure from your business.
Contents
How to conduct exit interviews: tips for New Zealand employers
What to do when an employee doesn't work their notice period
Wrapping up with seasonal employees
Common mistakes when terminating employment
Terminating employment due to medical incapacity
Dealing with the death of an employee
Terminating employment due to performance or misconduct issues
Note - blogs will open on MyHR external website
HR basics: Offboarding
This article explains what offboarding is and why a smooth, respectful exit process matters. It covers the key steps employers should follow when someone leaves — from paperwork, knowledge transfer and collecting company property to exit interviews and final pay — while also highlighting practical options for more complex exits and ensuring legal and organisational needs are met.
How to conduct exit interviews: tips for New Zealand employers
Blog - How to conduct exit interviews
This article covers everything employers need to know about exit interviews, including why they matter and how to run them effectively. It explores what questions to ask, how to gather honest feedback, and how insights from departing employees can help improve culture, retention, and workplace practices going forward.
Garden leave in New Zealand
Blog - Garden leave in New Zealand
This blog explains what garden leave means in a New Zealand employment context and when it can be used. It outlines how garden leave works, the legal considerations employers need to be aware of, and how to apply it fairly and correctly while protecting business interests during an employee’s notice period.
What to do when an employee doesn't work their notice period
Blog - What to do when an employee doesn't work their notice period
This article explains notice periods and options for managing a situation where an employee isn't wanting to work their full notice period.
Wrapping up with seasonal employees
Blog - Wrapping up with seasonable employees
A discussion on how to finish up with seasonal or short-term staff in a way that’s respectful, compliant and beneficial for your business. This includes clear communication, meeting legal requirements, documenting performance, conducting exit interviews, and showing appreciation — all while keeping the door open to future opportunities with great workers.
9 common mistakes employers make when terminating employment
Blog - 9 common mistakes employers make when terminating employment
This article highlights frequent mistakes employers make when terminating employment and how to avoid them.
Terminating employment due to medical incapacity
Blog - Terminating employment due to medical incapacity
This article explains what termination on medical grounds is and when it may be appropriate. The piece also highlights common risks and the importance of handling medical termination with care, sensitivity, and clear documentation.
Dealing with the death of an employee
Blog - Dealing with the death of an employee
What happens when the worst of all possible things comes to pass and a valued member of the team dies? In this post, we’ve put together some thoughts on the process for businesses to follow on the death of an employee, balancing sensitivity and empathy with attention to practical matters.
Terminating employment due to performance or misconduct issues
Link to knowledgebase pages for guides in managing poor performing or misbehaving staff, from minor infractions through to disciplinary action (including dismissal)
Redundancy consultations
Link to knowledgebase pages for guides on consulting with staff to propose changes to T&Cs of employment, including disestablishment of positions (redundancy)