Marie Tovio Consulting

27/11/2025

Recruitment is about balance - fair expectations, fair pay, and attracting the right people.

We help businesses recruit smarter, not harder.

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

www.tovioconsulting.co.nz

25/11/2025

Feeling the weight of 2025? You’re not alone.
For many leaders, this year was meant to be one of recovery - instead, it’s been another tough slog. Sales are flat, costs are up, and both leaders and teams are running on fumes.

When businesses stay in “survival mode” too long, fatigue sets in - culture erodes, performance dips, and risks rise. But recovery is possible.

At Tovio Consulting, we help employers rebuild resilience through:
✅ Fair and compliant restructuring
✅ Leadership and communication training
✅ Policy and process reviews
✅ Coaching and workplace issue resolution

Now’s the time to reset before 2026. A short strategic check-in can restore energy, direction, and confidence for the year ahead.

🔗 Read more and book a Workforce Resilience Review or Manager Training Session before 15 December 2025:
www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/_files/ugd/1a0d3a_46d78e6ba1964712b7070cc7c9863508.pdf

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

23/11/2025

In a year that was meant to bring recovery but hasn’t quite delivered, every hire matters more than ever.

Tight margins, cautious spending, and low confidence have made 2025 another challenging year for employers. But even in uncertain times, great people remain your most valuable asset.

A poor hire doesn’t just cost money - it can drain morale, reduce productivity, and disrupt your culture. That’s why recruitment today must be strategic, evidence-based, and future-focused.

From defining clear roles to using psychometric assessments like Extended DISC, the right recruitment process protects performance and culture – it doesn’t just fill a vacancy.

As we head into 2026, now’s the time to review your approach, realign your team, and set your business up for success.

Read our article on getting recruitment right here 👉 www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/_files/ugd/1a0d3a_40a9295d55e14275a1390523df12b52b.pdf

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

19/11/2025

Hiring the right person can transform your team.

Hiring the wrong one can quietly drain your business of time, money, and morale.

When was the last time you reviewed your recruitment process?
- Are you clear on what success looks like for each role?
- Do your job ads attract the people you actually want on your team?
- Are your interviews designed to assess values and behaviour, not just skills?

Now’s the time to step back and ask:

How can we make the most of everyone’s time, energy, and potential - by getting recruitment right from the start?

📱 021 932 332
📧 marie@tovioconsulting.co.nz
🌐 https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/book-online

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

How to Get Recruitment Right

17/11/2025

Who has had this scenario at work? Many of us have been there…
We’ve seen how a single recruitment misstep can ripple through an organisation. From lost productivity and team disruption to the cost of re-recruiting and retraining - the impact is real.

But the good news?

With the right approach, you can set yourself up to get recruitment right, the first time.

Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/AdgQwlrr0lE

📱 021 932 332
📧 marie@tovioconsulting.co.nz
🌐 https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/book-online

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

11/11/2025

🎙 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗜 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗼
🕵️‍♀️ 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 7: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘳𝘦”

Recruitment can make or break your business. Get it right, and you build momentum, culture, and capability. Get it wrong… and the cost goes far beyond salary.

In this episode of The HR PI, we’re diving deep into the cost of a bad hire, and how to get recruitment right.

I share some insights to help employers navigate the tricky world of hiring - exploring:
✅ The hidden costs of a bad hire (it’s more than just money)
✅ Why great recruitment starts long before the job ad goes live
✅ Practical steps to ensure you find - and keep - the right people the first time

Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned HR professional, this episode will help you refine your approach to recruitment and protect your team’s culture and productivity.

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/AdgQwlrr0lE

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

09/11/2025

Summer’s coming - is your workplace ready?

As another challenging year wraps up, many Kiwi employers are preparing for the busy December-January period - juggling leave requests, public holidays, and keeping morale high while the team winds down.

This season tests every workplace’s planning and communication - and with a major law reform on the horizon (the new Employment Leave Act expected in 2026), now’s the time to review your leave management processes.

✅ Plan early and communicate clearly
✅ Get public holidays and closedowns right
✅ Keep payroll compliant
✅ Support your team’s wellbeing

A proactive approach now will help you finish the year smoothly - and start 2026 strong.

Read our full guide here: www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/_files/ugd/1a0d3a_be6e70613f254199bcfd25133dc0674b.pdf

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

06/11/2025

Work-from-home may have changed the dress code, but expectations and communication still matter.

We help employers set clear, fair guidelines for flexible work.

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

📱 021 932 332
📧 marie@tovioconsulting.co.nz
🌐 www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/book-online

04/11/2025

2026 - LOOKING AHEAD WITH INTENTION

As 2025 draws toward its final stretch, many workplaces are feeling the weight of another demanding year. It was meant to be the year of recovery - yet for many businesses, it’s been another cycle of adapting, stretching budgets, and finding new ways to stay sustainable. Leaders are tired, staff are feeling the strain of ongoing uncertainty, and there’s a quiet sense of “we just need to get through to Christmas.”

The economy may still be uncertain, but employers can take practical steps right now to reset, refocus, and strengthen their teams ahead of 2026.

I will be offering a range of workshops in 2026, designed to help managers and leaders refresh their HR and Employment Relations skills, build stronger teams, and prepare for upcoming legislative changes.

To find out more about these workshops - www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/_files/ugd/1a0d3a_40a9295d55e14275a1390523df12b52b.pdf

Until then, I hope you and your teams finish the year strong - and begin planning a brighter, more balanced year ahead.

📱 021 932 332
📧 marie@tovioconsulting.co.nz
🌐 www.tovioconsulting.co.nz

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

02/11/2025

Bringing someone back after illness or injury takes empathy and compliance.

Employers must ensure returning staff are fit for work - while protecting wellbeing, maintaining productivity, and meeting legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Employment Relations Act, and Privacy Act.

From seeking medical clearance to planning phased returns or managing medical incapacity - it can be tricky to navigate.

We help employers with these processes and more; helping you ensure a safe, fair, and sustainable reintegration into the workplace.

Read our practical framework here 👉 www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/_files/ugd/1a0d3a_a2e7fa57381e40f8a796188a73407e31.pdf

30/10/2025

Small issues don’t stay small when ignored.

We help managers have those tricky conversations before they become formal disputes - keeping teams strong, productive, and focused.

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

📱 021 932 332
📧 marie@tovioconsulting.co.nz
🌐 www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/book-online

29/10/2025

When an employee takes extended leave due to illness or injury, the impact is felt on many levels - personally for them, and practically for the workplace. But the real test for any organisation comes when it’s time for that employee to return.

We believe the way a business navigates this delicate process speaks volumes about its culture and its values. Handled well, a return-to-work plan can strengthen trust, engagement, and retention. Handled poorly, it can lead to stress, resentment, or even further absence.

This isn’t just about following the law - it’s about building workplaces where people feel supported to come back and contribute at their best.

How does your business currently manage return-to-work plans? Are you confident your approach supports both the employee’s recovery and the organisation’s needs?

𝙈𝙏𝘾 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮

How to Navigate Medical Absence and Fitness for Work.