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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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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,