Tag: HR

Navigating maternity leave: employee, independent contractor and employer perspectives

With Government Paid Parental Leave now expanded to 26 weeks and superannuation added on top, maternity leave looks very different than it did a few years ago. Here’s what employees, …

Integrated HR payroll systems: the 2026 compliance guide

Discover how integrated HR payroll systems can enhance compliance and reduce errors for Australian SMEs. Prepare for 2026 with our guide!

Cost-of-living pressures and the impact on staffing needs

Cost-of-living pressures are reshaping how businesses staff and operate, forcing tighter margins to sit alongside a workforce under real financial strain. This article looks at what that means for rostering, …

Return to work after injury: A guide for retail employers managing frontline roles

What if managing an employee’s return to work after injury was actually simple? This guide shows retail employers how, covering medical certificates, suitable duties, leave and extended absences every step …

When employees walk away: managing resignations and abandonment

Resignations and abandonment of employment require careful handling, particularly in fast-moving retail environments where assumptions about an employee’s intentions can prove costly.

What the Stefanovic case tells us about outside conduct and employment contracts

This case highlights a tension that’s becoming more common as side projects, social media and independent content creation blur the boundary between an employee’s professional and personal identity.

Enhancing HR

Good leaders know that the most important asset in their business is their people. So, it’s vital that leaders and HR practitioners foster a thriving workplace culture that makes employees …

Unboxing the environmental, social, and corporate governance pressures on employers

Shifting your business’s approach to ESG is now more important than ever; it’s no longer just something employers can check off a long list.