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What a new federal government means for employers

Employment and industrial relations were big talking points in the recent federal election campaign, with discussions focussing on wage stagnation, secure employment, women’s employment, reforming

How good organisational design makes for better business

As businesses mature and grow, you need to create new roles and hire people to fill them. In many small to medium-sized organisations, this can happen organically in response to internal changes,

Remuneration: Having pay conversations with employees

Talking to your team members about pay can sometimes be tricky, as it’s an emotional subject for most people and there can be a lot riding on it.

Remuneration: How to get employee pay right

Money isn’t everything, right? You can read any number of articles on HR or people management explaining how employees prefer to be recognised by things other than money (we’ve written a few ourselves

Contractors vs employees: how to get it right

Updated: 30 April 2024.

Employee or independent contractor? Here's a practical guide to approaching this common question which can cause significant issues for your business if you get it wrong.

Workplace wellbeing: Building resilience in your people

In a previous post, we looked at taking care of your own wellbeing and mental health, and ways to deal with stress and build physical and mental resilience so you can function at your best.

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Wellbeing and resilience: Putting on your oxygen-mask first

When you’re running and managing a business, busy with the day-to-day, it can be easy to forget that taking care of your own wellbeing and mental health should be a top priority.

Pay and payroll mistakes that can cost your business

Updated: 20 March 2024.

Getting pay or payroll wrong is a major risk for any business. Errors can be costly not only in terms of money and time, they could land you in seriously hot water, legally.

Understanding public holidays and what to pay workers in Australia

Updated: 26 February 2025

We frequently get questions from employers about public holiday regulations and what to pay employees for public holidays.

Recovering costs from employees

There are times, as an employer, when you may feel justified in reclaiming money from an employee. The person may have lost company property, broken or damaged your equipment, or they may have