Discover Your Inner Reindeer — A Festive Look at Behaviour, Teamwork & Wellbeing As we reach the end of another busy year, many workplaces feel the familiar mix of excitement, pressure and fatigue that comes with the festive season. It’s a perfect time to pause, reflect and reconnect with the strengths that help our teams […]
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5-Minute HR Challenge: Spot the Compliance Mistake Restructuring is part of business life. But when roles are no longer required, redundancy must be handled with care. Get it wrong and you could face unfair dismissal claims, compensation orders or penalties under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The Situation Your business is downsizing. You tell
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5-Minute HR Challenge: Spot the Compliance Mistake Wage theft laws are tough and even well-meaning employers can slip up when it comes to pay compliance. Take this quick 5-minute challenge to test your knowledge and see if you can spot the compliance mistake. The Situation A casual employee has been paid their base hourly rate
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5-Minute HR Challenge: Spot the Compliance Mistake Think you know your way around HR compliance? Restructures can be tricky, and even experienced managers sometimes overlook key obligations under the Fair Work Act. Take this quick 5-minute challenge to test your knowledge and see if you can spot the compliance mistake. The Situation You are restructuring
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5-Minute HR Challenge: Spot the Compliance Mistake Annualised wage arrangements can simplify payroll — but they’re one of the most common areas where businesses get caught out. Can you spot the compliance mistake in the below scenario? The Situation Sam’s Café employs full-time staff under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. To make payroll easier, Sam
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Is Social Media Strengthening or Sabotaging Your Workplace Culture? In today’s connected world, social media isn’t just a personal pastime — it’s a workplace issue. Whether it’s being used to build team morale or becoming a source of distraction and drama, the way your employees use social media can have a direct impact on your
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Empowering Action and Accountability Fostering a culture of awareness, shared responsibility and proactive behaviour requires creating an environment where employees feel empowered, safe and responsible to speak up when they observe something concerning, unsafe, or unethical. This is vital for maintaining a healthy, compliant, and resilient organisation. https://youtu.be/r9qp_aRwoYs Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace is
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Volunteer Management in Australia: Navigating Responsibilities and Employment Rules Volunteers play an important role in the not for profit sector in Australia. They contribute their time, skills and experience to make a difference across a range of community setting, including churches, sporting clubs, government schools, charity and community organisations. Effectively and lawfully managing volunteers requires
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Avoid costly mistakes with worker classification In today’s evolving workforce, the distinction between casual employees and independent contractors is more important than ever. With flexible work arrangements on the rise and legal reforms reshaping employment definitions, businesses must clearly understand the differences between these two types of working relationships. Misclassification can lead to significant legal
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The Importance of Employment Agreements An employment agreement is a crucial document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship between an employer and an employee. It clearly defines the expectations of both parties, helping to prevent misunderstandings. This agreement provides legal protection by detailing the terms of employment, including applicable Award, Agreement
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