He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Your Team at Polson Higgs are here to help in any way that we can. Please don’t hesitate to email us if you need any assistance.
Newsletters
22 May 2020 Wage Subsidy Extension, QR Codes, Talking to Creditors, and more
12 May 2020 Working at Level 2, Health & Safety, Re-engaging with Clients, IRD Small Business Loans, and more
8 May 2020 Level 2, The Budget, Working Capital, and more
1 May 2020 New Loan Scheme, Free Webinar, Tax Changes, and more
24 April 2020 Level 3, 2020 Year End, Strategic Thinking, and more
15 April 2020 Changes to Tax, Level 3?, Economic Scenarios
8 April 2020 Easter, relax and think strategically, Budgets and Cashflow
6 April 2020 Economic Updates, Talking to your Team, Business Finance Guarantee Scheme, Director Duties & Safe Harbour and Debt Hibernation
3 April 2020 Wellness in a Lockdown, Commercial Leases, BCP and M*A*S*H
1 April 2020 A webinar, business continuity, minimum wage subsidy, and April's Fool!
30 March 2020 More on Wage Subsidies, Annual Leave, Working from home
27 March 2020 Wage Subsidies, Payroll, Mortgage Holidays, and more
25 March 2020 Government Packages, Polson Higgs Helpline, and a Webinar
23 March 2020 We are working from home
17 March 2020 12.1 Billion Support Package for COVID-19
Videos
A webinar on the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme and other ways your Bank can help:
PH Partners - A Level 3 update from the Polson Higgs Partners:
COVID-19 Briefing in partnership with Anderson Lloyd from 24/03/2020 covering:
Economic - Tony Alexander on the economic impacts (both national and international).
Human Resources - John Farrow explains your obligations to staff.
Contractual - Sarah Simmers explains what your rights and obligations are.
Business - Henry van Dyk explains the steps you should consider with your business, in respect to cash-flow and stock. Also the recent Government Package.
Working from home on the computer – 1/04/2020 covering:
- How can I communicate with everyone in my team?
- How can I share documents and files with everyone in my team?
- How to do you remote access or share computers?
- And some others tricks and tips
OSEA Covid19 – Business Information 31/03/2020
Presented by Polson Higgs and Otago Southland Employers Association. Covers:
- Employment Relations in Lockdown
- Business Impact of COVID-19
- Government Assistance
- Business Strategies:
Contact Tracing
As we move down through the lockdown levels, contact tracing will become a very important part of the new normal. You can find out more about the Ministry of Health’s guidelines on contact tracing here.
Polson Higgs has looked at the contactless tracing apps available currently in NZ and have reviewed them in here.
Wellness in a Lockdown
You’ve read a lot already, it’s been recommended by many to Stay Connected, Exercise and Eat Well. You’ve seen the funny memes and perhaps thought it wise to download Contagion for family movie night - we all make mistakes! READ MORE
Helpful Links:
How to make stress your friend (Kelly McGonigal|TEDGlobal 2013)
Act Mindfully
Just A Thought
Depression
Health Navigator
Woebot
Need to Talk? – Call or text 1737
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Youthline – 0800 376 633, text 234, email or online chat
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Your organisation’s Employee Assistance Provider
Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ 0800 664 262
Business Continuity Planning
We are all now operating under some type of “Business Continuity Plan”, some will be very comprehensive, others a simple list of “tasks” on the back of an envelope. Now that the initial transition to lockdown, and its impact are better understood, is the time to review that plan to ensure that you have covered everything. To assist our clients with this we have prepared a free 45 minute webinar (see videos above) that will cover the key elements that your plan should cover. We also have available templates that you can use to create/update your business continuity plans, please email us for your free copies.
Further Information
NZ Government Advice
NZ Government Support Packages
Xero Business Continuity
Reconciling Wage Subsidy Receipts in Xero