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Payday Super and 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Two big changes landed on 1 July 2026. Three months in, here is how to check you are on track.
PIPs: a tool for improvement, not a paper trail to the exit
Used properly, a Performance Improvement Plan is one of the fairest tools a manager has.
Performance appraisals that actually work
Appraisals do not have to be dreaded. Start with the self-assessment, and skip the surprises.
Same behaviour, different reasons
Two people go quiet in meetings for completely different reasons. Here is why motivation matters more than labels.
Ambition without a seatbelt
High-pressure cultures are not automatically dangerous. Pretending the risk is not there is.
Navigating the New Definition of Casual Employment: What Employers Need to Know
Starting August 26, 2024, the Fair Work Act rolled out a revamped definition of casual employment. Here's a straightforward guide to get you up to speed on what changed and what it means for your business.
Every Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Needs an Employee Handbook
One of the most critical aspects of running a business is managing your employees — and one of the best ways to do that is by creating an employee handbook. Here's why every SME needs one.
My HR Journey: A Passion for Organisational Design & Development
"It is totally pointless spending time and money attracting top talent if you're not considering the work environment they're joining." Reflecting on 30+ years in HR and why company culture is everything.