KPMG New Zealand: Employee Experience (EX), Employee Engagement, and Productivity
Using the given information about KPMG NZ in this document and your own research, you are required to discuss strategies, initiatives, or programmes of KPMG and how they contribute to, the employee experience (EX), in relation to at least three of these HR functions
Health & Safety, Stress Management and Wellbeing
Diversity and Inclusion Management
Career and Human Resource Development
Remuneration and Rewards and benefits
Performance Management
Included in your discussion you must:
define the Human Resource functions or topics you have chosen, and discuss how they relate to the KPMG initiatives and strategies you have identified that contribute to the EX
refer to relevant NZ legislation i.e. the Employment Relations Act, the Human Rights ACT, and the Health and Safety Act, and what specific parts of these Acts are relevant to the KPMG initiatives and strategies you have discussed and how. Note you may also discuss how the KPMG initiatives go beyond just complying with the requirements of the Acts
discuss links between the EX, employee engagement, and productivity.
You may also discuss:
More than just three of the above topics
benefits to the employee of diversity management and inclusive culture with links to stress management and wellbeing;
benefits to the employee of changing work patterns such as flexible work options;
Your essay should be 2000 words (+ or- 10%) (not including references and appendices).
The essay must use a professional writing style that demonstrates cohesion. Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar is vital. Further, the essay must contain a reference list and in-text referencing using the correct APA style. All sources should be indicated in your reference list.
The essay must be referenced. Academic sources such as peer-reviewed articles are NOT essential in this assessment. Your reference list can include reports, edited books, media articles, the company website and your textbook.
Research further than the company website is expected.
The Employee Experience at KPMG NZ
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Introduction
The human resource departments are responsible for handling an employee right from the end of the recruitment process, when the individual makes an application when they start working, and when they have learned the task. The management of firms in contemporary society strives to provide the best working environments and rewards to retain top talents in the country. KPMG is a multinational organization with branches worldwide and thus should strive higher corporate government thresholds. KPMG New Zealand has struggled and implemented policies that have provided the best employee experiences. KPMG NZ aims to create an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered. This paper will discuss how KPMG NZ has realized success in various areas of human resources, including career development, diversity and inclusivity, health and wellness, and rewards and benefits.
Context
KPMG New Zealand is a prominent professional services firm that plays a role in New Zealand's economic landscape and has employed over 1000 professionals. KPMG NZ operates in significant centers like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Timaru, and Ashburton. They provide a comprehensive range of professional services covering auditing, taxation, and advisory with a not-for-profit motive but a specific focus on supporting private businesses and publicly listed organizations. KPMG NZ is a member of the global KPMG network, which operates in 143 countries and has over 265,000 partners and employees worldwide (KPMG 2023a). In New Zealand, it proposes to fuel the country's prosperity by marshaling a broader societal impact in agribusiness, financial services, corporations, infrastructure, governance, and healthcare. The commitment of KPMG NZ to sustainability is visible through initiatives like KPMG IMPACT, ESG and