"When I think about employment relationships in business the impact of getting it right amazes me. Equally, the impact of getting it wrong never ceases to astound."
My name is Karl Perry, I am the Managing Director and Senior Consultant at the Employment Relations Centre. I bet the reason you have arrived at this website is because you either want to get an employment matter right, don't want to get it wrong or you need to fix something in an employment relationship.
Here is an overview of what we do and a bit of history:
Expanding knowledge for compliance:
If you don't know the rules you can't play the game!
This website is a result of over 14 years of work in employment relations, human resources and employment law. As well as the hundreds of pages of information provided on this site we regularly present custom made workshops to business owners and managers on topics such as Human Resource fundamentals, recruitment, employment law and employment problems, workplace productivity and organisational management.
"Karl, is an excellent lecturer who is able to grab students interest from the outset of each class. Karl challenged students thinking and got the best out of them through critical questioning and real life experience. Student evaluations were always exceptional.”
Richard van der Jagt
Business Development Manager
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Solving complex employment problems:
Getting agreement on the problem is the first step to resolving any business problem! In fact it is not just the first step, it is a necessary step. Anything less than agreement will result in multiple solutions, agendas and plans from multiple people that will compete for time and resources. The result ... resistance to change! Overcoming resistance to change is fundamental to moving forward with any solution.
"Our Association has used Karl’s facilitation/problem-solving services with a diverse group of members from our industry who originally could not see their way to a relatively simple solution . It is a credit to Karl’s expertise and practical experience with the process that we were able to identify the problems and begin work towards better outcomes."
John Stulen Director Forestry Industry Contractors Association
Increasing workplace productivity:
If you where told you could remove resistance to change, self interest, internal competition and employee sabotage by breaking just one rule would you want to find out more?
We have worked with thousands of people in many different industries, organisations, associations and unions. During that time we have noticed one thing that is always at the heart of most employment problems. It is a fundamental conflict, so simple, that you will wonder why you have never seen it. Once you do you will want to take action, immediately and so will your managers!
"I gained more insights to our business today than ever before. Thank you for expanding my grey matter even further and the Conflict Tool will be a great asset when discussing ideas with staff."
Ramari Yerex Paul Yerex Upholsters Ltd
A short history
The Employment Relations Centre opened it doors in October 2000, the same month and year the Employment Relations Act became law. The vision was to establish an organisation of professional consultants who could "add value to every employment relationship in New Zealand". That continues to be the driving force for the organisation today.
The company has changed shape many times since it began. With the internet becoming more readily available to everyone in New Zealand we saw the opportunity to expand rapidly in 2005 and launched this website in 2006. This meant that we could provide a service to everyone in the country. The first step had been achieved!
With more and more enquiry coming through this website and with the increased acceptance of banking and shopping on-line it was a natural progression to move toward becoming a virtual business and bringing together a number of consultants in various locations through out the country.
We have not stopped yet! With the advent of "the cloud" and it's immense capability a new level of service is possible. A level of service that is almost instant, more effective and more efficient than ever before. Make sure you come back regularily to check on our progress.
You arrived at this page on the internet. We don't know if you are at home, at work or even sitting in a cafe. No matter where you are in New Zealand we trust that we can add value to your employment relationship/s.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Click here to return to our home page.
Regards,
Karl Perry
Director.
