COVID‐19 Wage Subsidy Extension for September 2021
In light of yesterday afternoon’s official announcement to extend alert level 4 status for Auckland, and other proposed changes to the alert level for the rest of New Zealand, this has triggered the additional Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) to be extended for further 2 weeks.
Eligible employers anywhere in the country can apply for the WSS if they expect a loss of 40 percent or greater of revenue as a result of the extension of Alert level 4 announced on 30 August 2021.
The WSS rates are the same as the 2 weeks subsidies announced on 17 August 2021; $600 per week per full-time equivalent employee, and $359 per week per part-time employee. The WSS will be paid as a two-week lump sum.
Applications will open on 9am Friday 3 September with the first payments usually available within three working days. The application will be closed by 17 September 2021, duration of 2 weeks.
We will advise and confirm further on this with appropriate link closer to the time so you can apply directly.
Alternatively get in touch with your Accountant at Biz Solutions on 09 985 2000 or email us on info@bizsolutions.co.nz if you would like us to assist with wage subsidy extension application.
For further information and to apply please visit https://workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/wage-subsidy/index.html
Stay safe.
Are you making time for mindfulness?
As business owners, we all know the pressure of being the driving force behind a business. It can be a stressful experience, and this can have an impact on your wellbeing.
Running a business takes up so much of your time, and can consume your waking thoughts. But a tired, stressed and anxious owner is not an effective owner – so there's an increasing need to focus on mental health and to bring elements of mindfulness, meditation and contemplation into your routine. And, investing in employee wellbeing is good for the bottom line too, according to new research by Xero.
Bringing mindfulness into the workplace
The outmoded ‘We work hard, and we play hard’ ideology used to be the norm in many business environments. But as times have changed, and awareness of the impact of work-related stress has risen, we’ve begun to refocus on a healthier kind of strategy.
As the owner, you have a responsibility to look after the wellbeing of your team too. Recent news stories about toxic ‘cultures of fear’ at well-known companies shows that employees can often be suffering in silence, unaware of the impact on their health.
So, what can you do to focus more clearly on wellbeing in your working culture? And how do you bring a more sympathetic and empathetic approach to your management style?
Look at ways to reduce your stress, turn down the pressure and refocus your thoughts on mindfulness:
Think about updating your approach to wellbeing
If you’re feeling like the pressures of your business are getting on top of you, now’s the time to act. Switch to a more mindful approach to your work regime and aim for this core value to be replicated throughout your company – so the whole team benefits from this proactive change.
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