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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.

The dos and don’ts of withdrawing a job offer

You’ve found a great candidate for the role, after reading through piles of CVs and conducting interviews, and have offered the person a job.

But what happens if, before they start work, something

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

Top tips for surviving the Christmas party season

Updated: 25 November 2024

For most people, the Christmas season is an exciting time. A long year is coming to an end, holidays are near, and summer is here. Then there's the work Xmas party.

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,

Guide to HR success in the new financial year – Part 1

As the new financial year officially kicks off, businesses around the country are refreshing and resetting their commercial strategies. According to discussions we’re having with customers, there’s

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.

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

Getting back to business and ready to grow

No one needs me to tell them that the past 18 months have been a tough time for many people around Australia.

Time for your HR health check?

Businesses of all sizes often have the “HR Health Check” on their to-do list, but it never quite gets completed. While any time is a good time to get your house in order, the start of a new year