--- title: Off the clock --- [Skip to content](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-podcast#main-content) Close [![Tompkins Wake LANDSCAPE-3](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Tompkins%20Wake%20LANDSCAPE-3.png?width=400&height=84&name=Tompkins%20Wake%20LANDSCAPE-3.png)![TW\_Logo\_Landscape\_BW\_Rev-3](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/TW_Logo_Landscape_BW_Rev-3.png?width=500&height=105&name=TW_Logo_Landscape_BW_Rev-3.png)](https://www.tompkinswake.com) ![Podcast Image](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Podcast%20Image.png?width=300&name=Podcast%20Image.png) # Off the Clock Welcome to Off the Clock, Tompkins Wake's podcast series. SERIES THREE: OUT NOW In your Neighbourhood series - [Episode 4 | Addressing NZ's Urban Challenges](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-season3-episode4?hsLang=en-nz) - [Episode 3 | Fixing a Broken Building Consent System](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-season3-episode3?hsLang=en-nz) - [Episode 2 | The Future of Neighbourhoods in NZ](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-season3-episode2?hsLang=en-nz) - [Episode 1 | Extreme Weather](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-season3-episode1?hsLang=en-nz) [Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-season3-episode1?hsLang=en-nz) ![Off the Clock Season 3 Episode 4](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Off%20the%20Clock%20Season%203%20Episode%204.jpg?width=300&name=Off%20the%20Clock%20Season%203%20Episode%204.jpg) SERIES TWO: SPECIAL TWO-PART SERIES Fair Pay Agreements The Fair Pay Agreements Act, the biggest employment law change in decades, takes effect on 1 December, 2022.  Our Employment Law Expert Daniel Erickson talks to host Catherine Bryant about the bargaining process for employers and the detail and application of the Fair Pay Agreements. ![Off the Clock Fair Pay Agreements Episode One-1](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Off%20the%20Clock%20Fair%20Pay%20Agreements%20Episode%20One-1.jpg?width=300&name=Off%20the%20Clock%20Fair%20Pay%20Agreements%20Episode%20One-1.jpg) Episode 1 of 2 **All about the Agreements:** The Fair Pay Agreements Act, the biggest employment law change in decades, takes effect on 1 December, 2022. This episode covers the detail and application of Fair Pay Agreements. Hosted by: **Catherine Bryant**, Special Counsel, Tompkins Wake Speaker: **Daniel Erickson**, Partner, Tompkins Wake   **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-7?hsLang=en-nz)** ![Off the Clock Fair Pay Agreements Episode Two](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Off%20the%20Clock%20Fair%20Pay%20Agreements%20Episode%20Two.jpg?width=300&name=Off%20the%20Clock%20Fair%20Pay%20Agreements%20Episode%20Two.jpg) Episode 2 of 2 **How employers can prepare for the process:** The Fair Pay Agreements Act, the biggest employment law change in decades, takes effect on 1 December, 2022. This episode covers the bargaining process for employers. Hosted by: **Catherine Bryant**, Special Counsel, Tompkins Wake Speaker: **Daniel Erickson**, Partner, Tompkins Wake   **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-8?hsLang=en-nz)** SERIES ONE Strengthening business resilience when times are tough As New Zealand slowly emerges from the omnicron wave, businesses are facing a perfect storm of tough economic conditions, including rising inflation, rising interest rates, high oil prices, and global uncertainty. Businesses are more likely to survive and thrive in these conditions if directors, owners, and management understand how to navigate the risks and challenges. In the first series of Tompkins Wake's new podcast, we've teamed up with experts from both outside and inside our firm to help you strengthen the resilience of your business when times are tough. ![Tackling a Downturn in Business Episode 1 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Tackling%20a%20Downturn%20in%20Business%20Episode%201%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Tackling%20a%20Downturn%20in%20Business%20Episode%201%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 1 Practical and effective steps you can take to reduce the impact of tough financial conditions on your business. Hosted by: **Bryce Davey**, Partner, Tompkins Wake Guest speakers: **Geoff Hutchison**, Managing Director, Backdoor & **Jono Peart**, Partner, Deloitte   [**Listen now**](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-1?hsLang=en-nz) ![Stepping up as a director when the going gets tough Episode 2 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Stepping%20up%20as%20a%20director%20when%20the%20going%20gets%20tough%20Episode%202%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Stepping%20up%20as%20a%20director%20when%20the%20going%20gets%20tough%20Episode%202%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 2 Responsibilities, duties, and liabilities under the Companies Act: minimising personal risk for directors. Hosted by: **Wayne Hofer**, Partner, Tompkins Wake Guest Speaker: **Andrew Grenfell**, Partner, McGrathNicol   **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-2?hsLang=en-nz)** ![Nailing your Governance for Survival, Episode 3 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Nailing%20your%20Governance%20for%20Survival%2c%20Episode%203%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Nailing%20your%20Governance%20for%20Survival%2c%20Episode%203%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 3 Building an effective board and senior management team to lead a resilient business. Hosted by: **Henri Eliot**, Founder & Director at Board Dynamics Guest speaker: **Cheri-Lee Atkinson**, Senior Legal Advisor, Waikato Tainui   **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-3?hsLang=en-nz)** ![Calling in the cavalry Episode 4 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Calling%20in%20the%20cavalry%20Episode%204%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Calling%20in%20the%20cavalry%20Episode%204%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 4 Accepting when you need expert help and what it might look like. Hosted by: **Tom Arieli**, Partner, Tompkins Wake Guest speaker: **Conor McElhinney**, Partner, McGrathNicol   **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-4?hsLang=en-nz)**   ![Being a good boss when business is tough Episode 5 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Being%20a%20good%20boss%20when%20business%20is%20tough%20Episode%205%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Being%20a%20good%20boss%20when%20business%20is%20tough%20Episode%205%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 5 How to lead and engage with your team in an authentic way when your business is struggling. Hosted by: **Daniel Erickson**, Partner, Tompkins Wake Guest Speaker: **Heidi Walker**, GM of Leisure Brands, Flight Centre **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-5?hsLang=en-nz)** ![Planning your way to resilience Episode 6 Podcast Cover](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Planning%20your%20way%20to%20resilience%20Episode%206%20Podcast%20Cover.png?width=300&name=Planning%20your%20way%20to%20resilience%20Episode%206%20Podcast%20Cover.png) Episode 6 How to use strategic planning to help your business weather volatile economic conditions. Hosted by: **Mark Lowndes**, Special Counsel, Tompkins Wake Guest Speaker: **Rob McDonald**, Former CFO, Air New Zealand, Chair, Contact Energy & Board member, Fletcher Building **[Listen now](https://info.tompkinswake.co.nz/off-the-clock-episode-6?hsLang=en-nz)** ### Subscribe from your favourite app [![Apple Podcast SMALL LOGO](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Apple%20Podcast%20SMALL%20LOGO.png?width=300&name=Apple%20Podcast%20SMALL%20LOGO.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock/id1644962796)[![Spotify White](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Spotify%20White.png?width=300&name=Spotify%20White.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/0vz1lrUQInccKZcVhaHLUD)[![Audible for HubSpot](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Audible%20for%20HubSpot.png?width=300&name=Audible%20for%20HubSpot.png)](https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Off-the-Clock-Podcast/B0BC42XP7D?qid=1662895059&sr=1-4&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_4&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=4E0BNXBK7S3D38N0018P)[![Google Podcasts Logo White4](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Google%20Podcasts%20Logo%20White4.png?width=300&name=Google%20Podcasts%20Logo%20White4.png)](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZzRkcG5yYmtqbThqcGVrMHFiYXFnaQ) OUR EXPERTS ## Meet our Tompkins Wake speakers ![Wayne for Podcast Promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Wayne%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png?width=300&name=Wayne%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png) ![Bryce Davey for Podcast Promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Bryce%20Davey%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png?width=300&name=Bryce%20Davey%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png) ![Mark Lowndes for Podcast Promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Mark%20Lowndes%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png?width=300&name=Mark%20Lowndes%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png) ![Tom for podcast promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Tom%20for%20podcast%20promo.png?width=300&name=Tom%20for%20podcast%20promo.png) ![Daniel Erickson for podcast promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Daniel%20Erickson%20for%20podcast%20promo.png?width=300&name=Daniel%20Erickson%20for%20podcast%20promo.png) ![Henri for Podcast Promo](https://5543071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5543071/hubfs/Henri%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png?width=300&name=Henri%20for%20Podcast%20Promo.png) MEET OUR PODCAST HOST ## Catherine Bryant Catherine's legal background and innovative mindset combine technical excellence and strong business acumen. 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