General HR

Don’t Hand the Keys to a System That Can’t Drive Your Business AI is quickly becoming part of everyday business — including HR. From drafting job ads to writing performance letters, AI promises speed, efficiency and simplicity. But using AI in HR without understanding the rules, risks and responsibilities is a bit like getting behind […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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