The top 5 workplace trends of 2024
The key workplace trends for 2024 are all related to putting your employees first in your workplace. Find out how to develop a people-centric workplace culture.
06May
06May
Wellbeing: It’s not just a buzz word
Wellbeing is much more than a buzzword – it’s an integral part of the employee experience. Find out how you can invest in your employee's wellbeing.
20Mar
Right to disconnect legislation: What you need to know
Last month, the Australian Senate passed new legislation to give employees the “right to disconnect” when they are not working. Find out what this means as an employer.
20Mar
Trust: The foundation of a high-performing workforce
Trust is essential for creating a healthy work environment where employees feel secure, engaged, and are driven to produce great results.
07Feb
Have you set your people strategy for 2024?
An effective people strategy is instrumental in your company’s ability to engage, develop and attract top talent. After all, having the right people can have a huge impact on the success of your business. The first layer - What is a people strategy? At its core, a robust people strategy underpins your...
07Feb
New gender pay gap reporting: What this means for employers
From 27 February 2024, the details of gender pay gaps in individual businesses across Australia will be published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) with the aim to accelerate change for workplace gender equality.
06Dec
Work Christmas parties: Navigating your responsibilities as an employer
As an employer, it’s crucial that you’re aware of your responsibilities when holding a Christmas party for your employees and minimise any potential risks that may arise.
30Oct
Why standardised frameworks, processes and procedures in HR matter
Despite being a critical part of any business, HR departments are notoriously stretched pretty thin. And with a raft of changes to the Fair Work Act over the past year, the workload continues to grow. This is why standardising repeatable HR frameworks, processes and procedures is more important than ever before....
30Oct
5 reasons it is important to focus on employee engagement in times of rapid business growth
Growth is a key objective for most companies, and particularly for our clients who are primarily small-medium and rapid growth businesses. However, business growth can often cause challenges when it comes to employee engagement. This is often the case for companies who don’t have an in-house HR team, or don’t have...
30Oct
What is an employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and how do I use it to track employee engagement?
In today's fast-paced business world, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve, enhance and grow their operations and ensure that they have a happy and engaged workforce. Over the years, companies have tried and tested various internal tools and surveys to gain insight into what employees are thinking, as well as...
21Sep
Wage theft now criminalised under new Australian legislation
New legislation now makes intentional wage theft a criminal offence Australia-wide, with employers who deliberately underpay workers subject to severe penalties.
21Sep
Changes to the parental leave scheme
On 1 July 2023, a number of changes made to the paid parental leave scheme came into effect, making the payments more accessible and gender neutral.
21Sep
Using AI for HR: Striking a balance between technology and human expertise
When using AI for HR, how do you strike a balance between automation and human interaction, and still provide a personal touch to sensitive and nuanced issues?
19Jul
National Minimum Wage Increasing from 1 July 2023
As of 1 July 2023, the National Minimum Wage has increased to now be $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour. This minimum wage increase will have a direct impact on employees under the Modern Award system, with a 5.75% increase to the modern award minimum wages. These wage increases take effect...
18Jul
Have you considered a stay interview with your people?
Exit interviews have become an ingrained part of the human resources process, but have you considered conducting a stay interview with your employees? While exit interviews have their place in helping to understand why a specific employee is leaving, introducing stay interviews may well mean you’ll be holding a lot...
