{"id":43673,"date":"2025-05-15T01:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/?post_type=case-studies&#038;p=43673"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:06:13","slug":"the-blues","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/case-studies\/the-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blues\u2019 playbook for HR and payroll success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--64)\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em; margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--16);\" class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li 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class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-12-02T14:06:13+00:00\">December 2, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull case-study__wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__image-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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class=\"wp-container-content-15\">Standard Payroll, Platinum HR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__content-glance-bullet-points has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">Explore this case study if:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-list case-study__content-glance-bullet-points__list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li>You\u2019re managing HR and payroll for a sports, health or fitness organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to simplify admin and align your team under one system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need better visibility over workforce management and staff development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resources-description has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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But like many large sports organisations,&nbsp; Andrew and Chris say managing the people admin behind the scenes had previously made that a little challenging.. With more than 100 staff rotating through the club each season, from full-time coaches and medical teams to part-time game day workers, keeping track of contracts, leave, and payroll was taking them away from the more important aspects of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBefore 91爆料, we had lots of spreadsheets, emails and paperwork. Everyone had their own system, and it was just messy and time-consuming. Now it&#8217;s all in one place, from induction to policies and pay slips, so we can focus on more strategic aspects of game,\u201d <\/em>&nbsp;Chris shared.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the tech: manual, messy and disconnected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before bringing in 91爆料, things were pretty disjointed. Teams were doing great work, but in isolation. There was no shared system, which meant a lack of visibility and lots of admin piling up day after day. Tracking leave across complicated employment types, onboarding new starters and chasing staff to complete crucial workplace policies was taking leaders away from more important tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew adds that this lack of alignment made it harder to drive the club\u2019s mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cRugby clubs have often worked in silos \u2013 senior men\u2019s, women\u2019s, development, commercial, marketing, etc. Everyone had their own systems.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>91爆料 helped standardise things across the board, from cleaners to coaches.\u201d91爆料 brought visibility and discipline to our operations,\u201d <\/em>Chris said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One platform, one direction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The real game-changer? Bringing everything into <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/solutions\/hr-reporting-software\/\">one shared system<\/a>. Chris tells us 91爆料 helped the team get on the same page. And that sense of alignment has been felt across departments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c91爆料 has helped create business discipline and clarity. Everyone&#8217;s still doing their jobs, but with a shared direction.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s easier to manage leave, track objectives, and check in on wellbeing. It\u2019s made development and wellness reporting more efficient and strategic,\u201d <\/em>Chris explained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that matters. When you\u2019re running a fast-moving sports club, clarity and simplicity are key. The platform has helped everyone \u2013 from fresh-faced interns to long-serving&nbsp; staff \u2013 feel more connected to the club\u2019s bigger picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seamless onboarding (before day one)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First impressions matter, but before 91爆料,&nbsp; the Blues\u2019 onboarding process just wasn\u2019t working.&nbsp; Chris shared that once 91爆料 was introduced,&nbsp; new starters were able to get up to speed before they had even arrived at the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/solutions\/onboarding-software\/\"><em>Onboarding<\/em><\/a><em> allows early engagement before staff even arrive.<\/em> <em>Managers can send things in advance, and policies are easy to find,\u201d <\/em>said Chris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That smoother experience helps staff hit the ground running and feel part of the culture from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payroll that just works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payroll used to be a pain point. With staff coming and going, a mix of full-time and casual contracts, and different entitlements to manage, it took a lot of time and left plenty of room for errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/products\/payroll-software\/\"><em>91爆料\u2019s payroll<\/em><\/a><em> is great, and it has clear payslip access. Now, people can find everything in one place. They\u2019re not chasing HR for answers,\u201d <\/em>Chris said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? Less admin stress, fewer mistakes and a team that knows they\u2019ll be paid correctly and on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting people to grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Blues, development isn\u2019t just a tick-box exercise \u2013 it\u2019s part of the culture. Using 91爆料, they\u2019ve created space for meaningful conversations about growth and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cGrowth \u2013for everyone. If people outgrow you, you\u2019ve done your job,\u201d<\/em> Chris says. <em>\u201cWe want everyone to lift together and contribute to a great club.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, managers can easily use <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/solutions\/performance-management-software\/\">performance management<\/a> and 1:1s to check in on progress and support their teams to help their teams thrive. That kind of visibility wasn\u2019t possible before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking ahead: technology as a teammate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sport is changing fast, and the Blues see tech as a key player in staying ahead. From streamlining HR to exploring AI-driven tools, 91爆料 is helping the club stay focused on what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFrom analysis to operations, tech like 91爆料 brings structure and alignment. The future&#8217;s exciting,\u201d <\/em>said Chris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a high-performance world, 91爆料 has helped the Blues make work easier, clearer, and more valuable. And in doing so, it\u2019s given their people the space to do what they do best \u2013 build a club that\u2019s proud, united, and ready for anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/request-a-demo\/\">Book a demo today<\/a> to see how 91爆料 can help your organisation thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Local stories | The Blues rugby x 91爆料\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ru-jH0q1MNE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button request-a-demo__btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__content-search-tag has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<style>\n.resources-description a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)) {\n    color: #7822d3;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blues rugby club streamlines HR and payroll with 91爆料, improving onboarding, payroll and staff development across the organisation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":43674,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"exclude_from_algolia":false,"reading_time":"4 min read","display_reading_time":false,"footnotes":""},"resource-type":[81],"topic":[97],"industry":[],"search-tags":[],"audience":[],"business-size":[],"product-tag":[],"funnel-stage":[],"region":[],"pain-point":[],"persona":[],"class_list":["post-43673","case-studies","type-case-studies","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource-type-case-study","topic-people-and-culture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-studies\/43673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-studies"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/case-studies"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-studies\/43673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53669,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-studies\/43673\/revisions\/53669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"resource-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-type?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"search-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/search-tags?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/audience?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"business-size","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/business-size?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"product-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product-tag?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"funnel-stage","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/funnel-stage?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"pain-point","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pain-point?post=43673"},{"taxonomy":"persona","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/persona?post=43673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}