Unplanned absences are becoming harder to manage — especially as hybrid work, shifting employee expectations, and evolving New Zealand workplace norms change how and when teams show up.

With more than 70% of NZ employers adopting flexible or remote working policies and strong legal expectations around considering flexible‑work requests in good faith with a one‑month response timeframe, the landscape for absence management has transformed

In this webinar, we’ll explore both the fundamentals of absence management and the new considerations brought on by hybrid and flexible work environments.

In just 60 minutes:

• Attendance Patterns: Understand the shift to flexible and hybrid work is influencing attendance, visibility, and planning
• Stay Compliant: Learn how flexible‑work requests, after‑hours boundaries, and employee rights affect your absence management processes
• Know Your Obligations: Get a straightforward breakdown of NZ’s flexible‑work rules — including response timeframes and what counts as a valid decline reason
• Act Early, Manage Fairly: Pick up practical early‑intervention and performance management tactics to address attendance issues before they disrupt your business

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 0800 675 701 or email [email protected].