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Modern awards explained: Everything Australian employers need to know

Modern awards determine the legal minimum terms and conditions of employment for many Australian employees, so you need to ensure you understand how they work and how they are applied.

Understanding family and domestic violence leave in Australia

Domestic violence in Australia is recognised as a major public health, welfare, and social problem. It is estimated to cost Australian employers $175 million a year in direct and indirect costs due

3 company policies you should have in writing

Putting important company policies and procedures in writing makes good sense.

How to have difficult conversations at work

In our working lives, we all have times when we’re faced with difficult situations and conversations that we’d rather not have.

Seasonal hiring: Best practices for Australian employers

For businesses that experience seasonal peaks, staffing up for the busy period can make or break your season.

Why every business needs an AI in the workplace policy

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has been heralded for a long time and we are seeing an increasing use of AI by businesses to streamline and automate processes.

10 proven strategies for motivating employees

Everyone agrees that it's far better to have a team of motivated, engaged people at your workplace. The business will be more productive and more profitable.

Restructuring to get rid of an employee

Initiating a restructure that will end in redundancy might seem like an easy way to exit an employee who underperforms, is disruptive, or doesn’t fit into the team or company environment. But here’s

Why pay and performance reviews should be kept separate

Performance reviews and pay discussions are integral parts of managing your people, and in most organisations, the two are tightly linked.

What to include in a job description

There’s been a bit of discussion in some circles about what job descriptions should and shouldn’t cover.