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Julian Hackenberg, HR Manager

Julian Hackenberg, HR Manager

Recent Posts

Preparing for new gender pay gap reporting requirements

From early 2024, the gender pay gaps of all private sector employers with 100 or more employees will be readily accessible to the public and employers will have more onerous requirements to report

HR basics: Employment contracts

In our ongoing series of articles on fundamental HR and people management practices, we take a look at the cornerstone document of the employment relationship: the employment contract.

Changes to requests for flexible work arrangements

From 6 June 2023, changes under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 give more employees the legal right to request flexible work arrangements.

HR basics: The recruitment process

Not everyone is familiar with basic HR and people management practices, so we’ve created this series of 101 articles to explain essential concepts and processes.

Your guide to HR success in the new year

2022 has been a busy, challenging year for Australian businesses, with the post-pandemic economy opening up with a rush then facing pressures of a tight labour market, skills squeezes, rising

Changes coming to paid parental leave

Australian workers will be entitled to 6 months of paid parental leave under changes announced by the federal government.

Understanding changes to family and domestic violence leave

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

Jobs and Skills Summit: Immediate initiatives you need to know

The Australian federal government’s highly anticipated Jobs and Skills Summit has just wrapped up. With 36 "immediate" initiatives already agreed upon, it’s clear that the pace of change regarding

Managing sick leave: An employers guide to absenteeism

Sick leave is paid time off work when an employee, spouse, partner, dependent child or other dependent is unwell or injured (including stress and pregnancy).

Guide to HR success in the new year – Part 2

For businesses, the beginning of a new year is a great time to reset and consider how you can thrive in the year ahead. With rates of unemployment remaining very low and hiring becoming even harder,