MyHR Blog

Modern awards explained: Everything Australian employers need to know
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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.

3 company policies you should have in writing
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Putting important company policies and procedures in writing makes good sense.

Why every business needs an AI in the workplace policy
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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.

Get ready for changes to fixed-term contracts
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Employers can no longer employ a person on a fixed-term contract that is longer than 2 years (including extensions) or extend a fixed-term contract more than once.

Work trials in Australia
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We often receive queries about the use of work trials or tests during the hiring process: should they be paid or unpaid? Involve real tasks or simulations? One hour, a day, or a month-long?

HR basics: Employment contracts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,