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For many people, the term performance review conjures up a lot of negativity and even anxiety. This has become a such an issue that many HR pundits have been writing about the pointlessness of the performance review and how it is time to put a stop to them, once and for all.

Money isn’t everything, right? You can read any number of articles on HR or people management explaining how employees prefer to be recognised by things other than money (we’ve written a few ourselves). It might be better benefits and perks, more time-off, or more flexible working hours.

Employers need to be aware of significant changes to employment regulations now the Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill has passed into law (on 21 February 2026).