Marie Tovio Consulting

Marie Tovio Consulting Marie Tovio Consulting can assist with human resources and strategic planning. She has worked across a wide range of industries, businesses and sectors.

Marie has worked in the field of HR and employment relations for over 28 years (including the past 10 years as a Consultant). Marie is degree qualified, is a registered private investigator and also has governance experience. Marie assists businesses and organisations with all aspects of human resources, taking the stress out of meeting HR requirements for owners, managers and Board members. Contact her today to see how she might assist you.

Workplace Humour | People ManagersManaging people can involve a little bit of everything.Supporting someone, following u...
11/10/2026

Workplace Humour | People Managers

Managing people can involve a little bit of everything.

Supporting someone, following up on performance, sorting out a conflict, planning ahead... while still getting your own job done. 😄

Some days, “and breathe” really does deserve a place on the to-do list.

The HR PI Podcast | Episode 30 — Who Does the Boss Talk To?Your staff can talk to their manager. Your managers can talk ...
08/10/2026

The HR PI Podcast | Episode 30 — Who Does the Boss Talk To?

Your staff can talk to their manager. Your managers can talk to you.
But who do you talk to?

Being the person everyone else relies on can sometimes be a surprisingly lonely position. And there may be things you simply can't appropriately talk through with your team, your Board or even your partner.

Sometimes what you need is an independent sounding board — someone who can listen, offer another perspective, and tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.

🎧 The HR PI — Episode 30: Who Does the Boss Talk To?

Listen to the full episode via The HR PI on YouTube or on my website (www.tovioconsulting.co.nz)

Workplace Insights | Election 2026: What Could Change for Employers?With the General Election approaching, there’s no sh...
05/10/2026

Workplace Insights | Election 2026: What Could Change for Employers?

With the General Election approaching, there’s no shortage of policy announcements for employers to keep an eye on.

From wages and KiwiSaver to leave, employment relations, migrant labour and wider business costs, there are some significant differences emerging.

I’ve taken an employer-focused look at some of the proposals currently on the table and what they could mean in practice.

This isn’t about how anyone should vote - it’s about knowing what could potentially change.

Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_caf476aaff2b48c485e9544d4081b28b.pdf

Workplace Humour | Organisational ValuesYour organisational values are really important.Just don't ask anyone what they ...
04/10/2026

Workplace Humour | Organisational Values

Your organisational values are really important.

Just don't ask anyone what they are. 😄

Values become much more useful when people can actually remember them - and understand what they mean in practice.

More on that later this month.

Employment Relations Skills Workshop for Small to Medium BusinessesManaging people well isn't always straightforward.Set...
30/09/2026

Employment Relations Skills Workshop for Small to Medium Businesses

Managing people well isn't always straightforward.

Setting clear expectations, giving effective feedback, addressing poor performance and managing conflict all require confidence and skill.

I’m covering these topics and more in a practical half-day workshop for the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, designed for business owners and managers who manage people.

The focus will be on practical approaches and tools you can take back and use in your own workplace.

📅 Wednesday 14 October | 9.00 am–1.00 pm
📍 Mahitahi Colab, Nelson

Find out more and register on the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce's website.

Personal grievances aren't only about dismissals.The ERA recorded 1,474 unjustified disadvantage claims in 2025 - a remi...
28/09/2026

Personal grievances aren't only about dismissals.
The ERA recorded 1,474 unjustified disadvantage claims in 2025 - a reminder that employment risk can arise while someone is still employed.
Good process matters throughout the employment relationship, not just when it ends.
Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_8d4d49cbf5f344d1a8cadb19dd6d06f1.pdf

“Maybe we should check with HR…”Some sentences are considerably more helpful before the meeting than after it. 😄
27/09/2026

“Maybe we should check with HR…”
Some sentences are considerably more helpful before the meeting than after it. 😄

23/09/2026

“But They’re Really Good at Their Job…”
Managers sometimes assume behavioural expectations are simply “common sense”.
But whose common sense?
If a behaviour matters to success in a role, make the expectation clear — and give specific, timely feedback when it isn't being met.
🎧 The HR PI - Episode 29: “But They’re Really Good at Their Job…”: https://youtu.be/giHaV1A9QII or https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Quick Quiz: How ERA-Ready Is Your Business?Think you know the fundamentals of personal grievances and fair process?Test ...
21/09/2026

Quick Quiz: How ERA-Ready Is Your Business?
Think you know the fundamentals of personal grievances and fair process?
Test yourself with five quick True or False questions covering personal grievances, fair process, employee contribution, disadvantage and mediation.
Take the quiz and see how you go:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_e9b4c2991d164b1c8c7596590f4b4b9c.pdf

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