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.

02/09/2026

The “Easy Way Out” Illusion
When an employee “just isn’t working out”, it can be tempting to look for an easier way to resolve the situation.
A restructure? A settlement discussion? Something quicker than actually managing the performance?
Unfortunately, the apparent shortcut can create considerably more risk than dealing with the real issue properly.
🎧 The HR PI - Episode 28: The “Easy Way Out” Illusion: https://youtu.be/mnSca17O0q0 (YouTube) or on my website: https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Personal grievance applications are rising - with the ERA receiving 3,070 applications in 2025, up 12% on the previous y...
31/08/2026

Personal grievance applications are rising - with the ERA receiving 3,070 applications in 2025, up 12% on the previous year.
But what do the latest figures tell us about where employment disputes are actually occurring - and what can employers learn from them?
Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_8d4d49cbf5f344d1a8cadb19dd6d06f1.pdf

We prepare for emergencies we hope never happen.Preparing for the future of work isn't about predicting what's coming - ...
30/08/2026

We prepare for emergencies we hope never happen.

Preparing for the future of work isn't about predicting what's coming - it's about being ready to adapt.

Helping build better workplaces... one smile at a time.

26/08/2026

The HR PI Podcast – Consistency in Decision Making

Good decisions build trust. Consistent decisions build confidence.

In this week's HR PI Podcast, I explore why consistency is so important in employment decision-making - and how employers can apply it in practice.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Helping build better workplaces... one conversation at a time.

Whether change comes quickly or gradually, organisations that prepare for different possibilities are usually better pla...
24/08/2026

Whether change comes quickly or gradually, organisations that prepare for different possibilities are usually better placed to adapt.

Perhaps that's the real conversation we should be having about the future of work.

https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/blog

Helping build better workplaces... one conversation at a time.

Talking about the future is easy.Preparing for it is where the real work begins.Helping build better workplaces... one s...
23/08/2026

Talking about the future is easy.

Preparing for it is where the real work begins.

Helping build better workplaces... one smile at a time.

20/08/2026
19/08/2026

The HR PI Podcast – Consistency vs Context: Balancing Fairness

Consistency matters.

But treating everyone exactly the same isn't always the fairest approach.

In this week's HR PI Podcast, I discuss how employers can balance consistency with individual circumstances when making workplace decisions.

🎥 Watch the full episode at https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/the-hr-pi-podcast

Helping build better workplaces... one conversation at a time.

AI is only part of the story.The bigger question may be whether we're preparing for a future where work itself looks ver...
17/08/2026

AI is only part of the story.

The bigger question may be whether we're preparing for a future where work itself looks very different.

I've shared some thoughts in this week's Workplace Insights. I'd love to hear yours.

Read blog post here: https://www.tovioconsulting.co.nz/blog

Helping build better workplaces... one conversation at a time.

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