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Struggling with Recruitment & Turnover? Read This!
100% of our clients are still struggling with recruitment and retention – here are our tips and tricks to reassess and improve your recruitment, onboarding, retention, and benefits strategies.

Changes to Flexible Working Arrangements & Parental Leave (Paid & Unpaid)
Changes to flexible working arrangements and parental leave (both paid and unpaid) are now in place. Here’s what employers need to know.

IR Reforms & Changes June-July 2023
More IR Reforms & New Entitlements Effective June-July 2023.
All employers should be aware of these June-July 2023 changes. We’ve also provided a summary of what’s already in effect and what is to come later in the year. Read the update here.

Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked – understand your obligations and employees’ rights.

Edwards HR’s Perspective: How the 2023-2024 Federal Budget Impacts Employers
Edwards HR’s Perspective: How the 2023-2024 Federal Budget Impacts Employers.

Wage & Super Increase – 1 July 2023
Wage & Super Increase – 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023, there will be a 5.75% increase to Awards wages. Super is also increasing to 11%. Here’s everything employers need to know.

IR Alert – Significant Changes to the Professional Employees Award
IR ALERT – Significant Changes to the Professional Employees Award

New Shutdown Rules for Awards
IR ALERT – does your business shut down for things like Christmas or planned maintenance? There are changes you need to know about.

Award Wage & Superannuation Increases – June/July 2023
Award wages and super are increasing in June/July – here’s how employers should be preparing now!

Quick Guide To Enterprise Agreements
Our latest Quick Guide to Enterprise Agreements is a must read for all employers considering whether an EA is right for them or re-negotiating an existing EA.

Hamilton Island Staff Underpaid Over $28million
Hamilton Island underpaid over 2,000 employees from 2014 to 2022, they have been ordered by the Fair Work Ombudsman to repay over $28million to employees.

What Employers Can Expect in 2025: HR Trends and Challenges
As HR consultants, we’re closely monitoring the key trends and challenges that will shape the workplace in 2025. Here’s a quick snapshot.

Case Study Insight: Why Working from Home Policies Matter
Working from home is here to stay, but with it comes with risks. From physical injuries to mental health concerns, employers must address safety in home offices. Learn how to create effective work-from-home policies.

Small Business Wage Compliance Code Released
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code, which will take effect alongside Australia’s new federal wage theft laws on 1 January 2025.

When to Review Your Company Policies
Has it been over 12 months since you last reviewed your policies? Or even longer since you discussed them with your employees? It’s time to ensure your policies are up to date and effectively communicated to your team.

Don’t Wait Until the New Year to Start Recruitment!
Be ahead of the competition who wait until January to begin and recruit now to secure a candidate before the year ends with the help of Edwards HR.

Preparing Payroll for Wage Theft Laws Checklist
Wage theft becomes a criminal offence from 1 January 2025.
Use this checklist to review your existing payroll practices to ensure you are paying employees correctly, mitigate risk and save future headaches.

Wage Theft Criminalisation
Wage Theft Becomes a Criminal Offence in January – Is Your Business Prepared? Read the update and download the checklist here.

Quick Guide: Shutdowns & Operating Over Xmas
Whether you will be open or closed over the Christmas – New Year period, now is the time to start communicating with your team about your intentions (and theirs).

Quick Guide to Xmas Parties and Functions (Best Practice & Mitigating Risks)
With Christmas only 10 weeks away, many people are preparing to let their hair down, but now is the time for Employer’s to understand their risks and obligations – our latest Quick Guide explores some interesting cases and provides our top tips for having fun this silly season!
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