Employment 101

Hiring staff is a big step for any business. Whether you’re taking on your first employee, growing your team, or wanting to refresh what you already know, this workshop will help you understand the key things to get right.

Delivered by Star People in partnership with Kāpiti Business Chamber and Business Kāpiti, Employment 101 is a practical session for local business owners and managers who want to feel more confident with recruitment, onboarding and employment responsibilities.

You’ll work through the foundations of employing people, including how to recruit and onboard well, the different types of employment relationships and agreements, and the records and information employers need to keep.

The session will also cover employment best practice, with real-world examples and time for discussion, questions and shared learning with other local businesses.

Spaces are limited and registration is essential.

Delivered in partnership with the Kāpiti Business Chamber to support local businesses across the district.

About Star People

Star People is a Kāpiti-based recruitment and HR business supporting employers with permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, employment advice and practical HR support.

Based in Waikanae, the team works with local businesses to help them find the right people, manage employment processes and build stronger workplace practices. Star People is also a chartered member of the HR Institute and provides HR tools and advice to support best-practice employment.

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Who should attend: 

This workshop is suitable for business owners, managers and small teams who are:

• hiring their first employee
• preparing to grow their team
• wanting a refresher on employment basics
• looking for practical HR guidance
• managing staff and wanting more confidence with employment processes