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.

You don't always need another opinion. Sometimes you just need the right sounding board.Many managers already have good ...
27/07/2026

You don't always need another opinion. Sometimes you just need the right sounding board.

Many managers already have good instincts. Sometimes they simply need an experienced sounding board to test their thinking.

021 932 332 | www.tovioconsulting.co.nz

When I recommend documenting an important workplace conversation or introducing a new policy, I often hear: 'Won't that ...
20/07/2026

When I recommend documenting an important workplace conversation or introducing a new policy, I often hear: 'Won't that make people think we don't trust them?'

It's an understandable concern - but in my experience, good documentation and practical policies often strengthen workplace relationships rather than undermine them.

I've explained why in my latest article.

Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_a8b75108e3d34c5485d938a572287bda.pdf

Everyone leaves believing the discussion was clear - until later it becomes obvious each person had a different understa...
19/07/2026

Everyone leaves believing the discussion was clear - until later it becomes obvious each person had a different understanding. That's why documentation creates clarity, not bureaucracy.

Have you ever experienced this?

021 932 332 | www.tovioconsulting.co.nz

“Don't we have to treat everyone the same?”The short answer is: not necessarily.Read the full article: https://a0ec51ac-...
13/07/2026

“Don't we have to treat everyone the same?”

The short answer is: not necessarily.

Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_d9b854407bd347b48f9748cc5ee47f92.pdf

One of the things I enjoy most about my work is helping organisations work through people situations that don't have one...
12/07/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about my work is helping organisations work through people situations that don't have one obvious answer.

Sometimes all that's needed is an independent sounding board.

021 932 332 | www.tovioconsulting.co.nz

One of the biggest misconceptions I come across is that good managers are expected to have all the answers. They aren't....
06/07/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I come across is that good managers are expected to have all the answers. They aren't.

The strongest managers ask good questions, remain curious and recognise when it's time to seek advice.

Read the full article:https://a0ec51ac-7ebe-493e-8532-8898a1ed0b80.filesusr.com/ugd/1a0d3a_a22c15ce1ce44165b96d51ad758bab8a.pdf

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