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revenue streams for your business in 2024<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blog-template-sub-title\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);line-height:1.5\">\n    Boost your business with new income sources this year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-40334 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap 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class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image5-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44207\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image5-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image5-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image5-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image5-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-bottom-width:0.1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p>If businesses weren\u2019t constantly innovating before Covid-19, the pandemic certainly forced their hand. As a wave of lockdowns swept the globe, businesses needed to adapt quickly to survive. The most obvious pivot was moving business operations online. Zoom was nine years old when Covid hit, but it was 2020 when things took off: on 1 March 2020, they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2021\/mar\/01\/zoom-revenues-results-coronavirus\">announced<\/a> revenues had soared 326% year-on-year to $2.6 billion USD, and sales had soared 369% in the last quarter to $882.5 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the increasing pace of technological innovation, diversifying services and adding revenue streams has never been more important for business success and continuity. So whether you\u2019re looking for inspiration on how to expand your business, increase your profits, or you need brand new ideas for generating revenue, then let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-new-revenue-streams.gif\" alt=\"gif of woman making money hand gestures to find new revenue streams\" class=\"wp-image-24594\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-revenue-stream\">What is a revenue stream?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If revenue is the amount of money that a business or company generates from the products or services that they sell, then the revenue stream is how they bring that money into the business. Thus revenue streams are the different channels that a business can use to earn income. Revenue streams differ depending on the business model or business activity, but can derive from one-off transaction sales or recurring revenue such as subscriptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business may have multiple streams of income, while others may have a single stream. Typically retail or product businesses tend to have more diverse streams of income than service providers, though this doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-should-businesses-seek-multiple-revenue-streams-in-2023\">Why should businesses seek multiple revenue streams in 2023?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses need revenue to stay in business. But as experiences with the pandemic or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/03\/29\/suez-canal-is-moving-but-the-supply-chain-impact-could-last-months.html\">supply chain disruptions<\/a> in the last few years prove, things can change very quickly. A single revenue stream is seen by many as unreliable, risky and vulnerable. That\u2019s why having multiple revenue streams can help protect your business and make it more resilient, particularly during uncertain times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of adding revenue streams is that they can help you scale faster. Earning income from different sources, depending on what they are, can help you get out of the weeds and grow faster using the same assets or resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/introduction-to-managing-human-resources-3.jpg\" alt=\"HR discussing HR tools to a team member\" class=\"wp-image-21546\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-some-examples-of-revenue-streams\">What are some examples of revenue streams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways in which businesses generate income. Here are some of the most common models: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transactional revenue<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactional revenue is earned from proceeds from the sale of goods. These tend to be one-off product sales, for example a bar of soap or a single project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Service revenue<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Service revenue is earned from proceeds from the sale of services. Whereas transactional revenue is based on products, service revenue tends to be based on time \u2013 for example, consulting services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recurring revenue\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recurring revenue comes from recurring sales and covers models such as subscriptions, memberships, leases, brokerage fees or advertising fees. With recurring revenue, the customer pays a fee on an ongoing basis to access a product or service. Recurring revenue is popular as it is arguably the most predictable and stable model to generate income for a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recurringrevenue.gif\" alt=\"recurring revenue gif of toddler throwing money from window\" class=\"wp-image-24592\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-revenue-streams-should-a-business-have\">How many revenue streams should a business have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no right or wrong answer to how many revenue streams a business should have as it entirely depends on the business. Factors such as business type, business size, customer or audience size, type and location, as well as the number of employees, size of teams and capacity of your team to serve and support multiple revenue streams all play a role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, in this day and age, it\u2019s wise for any business not to rely on a single revenue stream. In the early days as you test out your minimum viable product (MVP), a single revenue stream might be all that you can manage. But the quicker you can add additional revenue streams, the more resilient your business will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-ways-to-find-additional-revenue-streams\">Common ways to find additional revenue streams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go gung-ho on adding new additional revenue streams, it\u2019s worth investigating if there are other (perhaps easier) ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/7-ways-to-get-cash-flow-flowing\/\">get cash flowing<\/a> in your business. You might find that there are some straightforward ways to trim costs or chase unpaid bills that you\u2019ve not seen before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it\u2019s not profit that makes or breaks small and medium businesses. It\u2019s cash flow \u2013\u00a0the money coming in and going out. Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/blog\/1-reason-small-businesses-fail-and-how-avoid-it\">82%<\/a> of small businesses fail due to poor cash flow management? That\u2019s why you need to sort out cash flow and make sure your business is in good financial health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done that, you can consider introducing new revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-finding-new-ways-to-reach-existing-customers\">1. Finding new ways to reach existing customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nConsider investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/what-is-a-net-promoter-score\/\">new ways to reach customers<\/a>. Perhaps that means reaching out through social media to the thousands of people who are now working from home. Or it could be <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-measure-the-success-of-your-online-store\/\">taking your shop floor product online<\/a> to reduce the need for face-to-face sales. The key is to keep the cash coming in, so get creative and adapt.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1.png\" alt=\"two employees working in the office\" class=\"wp-image-24362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1.png 1999w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/image1-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-diversify-your-product-offerings\">2. Diversify your product offerings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding products to your range can be a great way to increase revenue. This could be providing different packages at different price points, such as low ticket items that are easy to sell, with higher ticket items to market to a different customer segment. But make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/pricing-strategy\/\">pricing strategy is on point<\/a>. If you want to maintain your competitive edge and ensure your business booms, it\u2019s critical to check in regularly on your pricing strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to diversify your offerings is to provide a service on top of your products. Can you wrap up your expertise in your field to offer consultancy services to businesses who want to do what you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-explore-recurring-revenue-options\">3. Explore recurring revenue options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscriptions are also a great way to offer your products and services and bring in recurring revenue. Did you know they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes? If you can find a way to provide your product or service as a subscription, this is a smart move for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business owners could also consider adding membership options to give access to your products and services, which is a type of recurring revenue and is a great way to diversify your offerings <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also earn recurring revenue by recommending other businesses \u2013 so if you use a product or service that you rave about, why not explore any opportunities for partnering for referrals? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t let your imagination stop there. Do you have space that you can rent out for advertising? This doesn\u2019t just cover buildings or wall space \u2013 your website can also host banners displaying ads from relevant businesses who will pay you to get in front of your audience. Or do you have assets you don\u2019t use all the time? Hiring out your car, building or even parking spaces when you don\u2019t need them can help bring in additional revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/empty-office-space-revenue-streams-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"empty office space could be a source of revenue\" class=\"wp-image-24593\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-right-new-revenue-stream-for-your-business\">How to choose the right new revenue stream for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold shiny object syndrome is real, and it can be all too tempting for business owners to try too many things at once, or get overwhelmed and not try anything at all. But fear not, we\u2019re here to help you cut through the noise and make the best decision for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to figure out which new revenue stream will best fit your business, you need to know which revenue streams are currently working. If it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it, right? And if it\u2019s working well, then you can focus on ways to scale that success up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So take a review of your business. An end of year business audit can help you get clear on your current assets and how your current team is performing, as well as help you identify if you need any <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/hr-strategy-plan\/\">additional resources or headcount<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve assessed your current position, and you\u2019ve got an idea of how you want your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\">business to grow<\/a>, it should be an easy step to see where you can add additional revenue streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you currently have a particular product selling well, can you sell a service package for it? Or a monthly subscription box? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already sell a subscription service, is there room in your team to provide a higher tier of service provision? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or if your blog has high traffic, can you monetise it with ads? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, the best new revenue stream will be the one that adds the most value with the least complexity. And before you go making any final decisions, make sure that this new model is something that your customers or clients want \u2013 so our top tip is to ask them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two women sitting on the back of a van drinking coffee\" class=\"wp-image-23885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EmploymentHero_28-05-202122942-1-440x293.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to keep growing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can feel hard to sustain your business and keep up momentum, especially in challenging times like this. Even in the best of times, with every new level comes a new devil, so the saying goes. But we\u2019re here to cheer you on. You should feel good about your growing business \u2013 you\u2019ve come this far, after all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when your business does start to grow, this isn\u2019t the time to sit back and relax. You need to stay creative and ahead of the game \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly what additional revenue streams are there for. Be proactive and always on the lookout for new opportunities. This is our advice for 2023 \u2013 so let\u2019s make it a good one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-looking-for-an-additional-revenue-stream\">Are you looking for an additional revenue stream?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already using <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/hr-software\/\">our platform<\/a>, this is a great way to earn extra cash for your business. Our referral partners simply use a link to refer their Australian clients and customers to us, and we give you a thank you in return! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/partner-network\/referral-partner-program\/\">referral partner network here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Talk to an employment specialist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-59069 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; 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Here&#8217;s what business&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-elements-9dfcbcb7662772ecb2d671e8976a6c51 wp-block-read-more has-text-color has-violet-500-color\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/hero-exchange-august-2026\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: AI and the future of work: inside Hero Exchange in Tauranga and Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/hero-exchange-august-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"group-block-link\"><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58828 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/ai-training-responsibility\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"AI training at work: who&#8217;s responsible, you or your staff?\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training.webp 1600w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/AI-training-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-6 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/Lifecycle_header.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blogs<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/ai-training-responsibility\/\" target=\"_self\" >AI training at work: who&#8217;s responsible, you or your staff?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-5\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Kiwi workers uniquely expect employers to lead AI training. 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