Melbourne Cup Day 2024: your guide to perfectly managing your people

It’s a welcome distraction from work for some, but as an employer, how can you allow your employees to have fun while also ensuring the workday is still productive?
Struggling to fill vacant roles? Let’s look at your recruitment processes

A well-structured recruitment process is the backbone of successful hiring, ensuring that organisations not only find the right candidates but also create a positive experience for them.
Milk bar missteps: costly penalties for ignoring Fair Work Ombudsman rules

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured over $11,000 in penalties against a Victorian-based hospitality business.
Closing Loopholes law changes every employer must know

The Closing Loopholes Bills tackle everything from casual employment and workplace delegate rights to gig economy worker protections and stricter penalties for wage theft. As businesses continue to navigate the …
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

What is ‘neurodiversity’ and how can employers ensure they provide an inclusive and safe working environment to neurodiverse employees?
When does a termination take effect?

The FWC handed down a decision that has reiterated the importance for employers to engage in appropriate processes when terminating an employee and complying with legal obligations.
A guide to supporting employees experiencing domestic violence

Domestic violence is a unique problem in that it spans cultural, economic, and social divisions and isn’t confined to any single demographic, so employers must be alert to the signs …
Conflict, allegation, or misconduct: you should always investigate

A workplace investigation should be initiated whenever a serious conflict or allegation of misconduct arises in the workplace.
4 long service leave questions, answered

Did you know that long service leave legislation and employer obligations differ by state and territory?
How to prevent discrimination in the workplace

Did you know employers can be held legally responsible for acts of discrimination and sexual harassment that occur at work or are connected to the workplace?