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Improving Workplace Culture – Your 2026 Calendar
Dates to help build your workplace culture and create a more inclusive environment through everyday respect, recognition and connection.
Work Party Ideas That Keep HR Happy
Throw a work party everyone can enjoy, from the boss to HR. Our tips make it safe, festive, and hassle-free.
What the Recent Coles and Woolworths Case Means for Employers Paying Flat Rates and Salaries
We unpack the recent Federal Court decision that may have widespread implications for employers who pay flat rates or annualised salaries.
Record Keeping of Time and Wages – Best Practice
We unpack what the law requires, why accurate time and wage records matter, and best practice tips to protect your business.
Christmas Workplace Planning
From rostering to payroll deadlines our HR & Payroll Christmas Checklist covers everything you need to get organised before the rush.
HR & Payroll Christmas Checklist
A comprehensive checklist covering all aspects of HR, to ensure you are taking proactive measures to set your team and business up for success.
Employer Quick Guide to Working from Home
Quick Guide to WFH – Is working from home an entitlement? How do we make this work for our team? All your questions and more are answered!
Quick Guide to Onboarding & Inductions
Want your new team members to hit the ground running and be productive from their very first week? Then you need to get your onboarding and induction process right for every new employee.
Flat Rate and Salary Risks in Heavy Industries
From truck drivers to site supervisors, more employers are unintentionally underpaying staff. Learn how to protect your business and ensure compliance.
Quick Guide to Company Policies
Effective company policies are the foundation of a successful business. Learn why they matter, how to craft them, and how to ensure they protect both your employees and your organisation from risk.
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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