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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.

What Should We do for our Christmas Party?
Looking for ideas on what to do for your Christmas Party in 2024? Here’s some ideas and tips to get you on your merry way!

FREE HR & Payroll Planning Checklist
HR & Payroll Checklist – Your quick guide to maintaining and improving your HR function this Festive Season.

6 HR and Payroll Things to Action Before Xmas
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked. There are recent changes that Employers need to be aware of, both when engaging casual workers and during the course of their employment.

Engaging Independent Contractors – A Practical Guide for Employers
Engaging Independent Contractors – A Practical Guide for Employers. The definition of employment changed and new protections for contractors were introduced on the 26th August 2024. We’ve put together our latest Employer Quick Guide to help you navigate these changes and be clear on what you need to do to ensure your contractor arrangements comply under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked. There are recent changes that Employers need to be aware of, both when engaging casual workers and during the course of their employment.

CASE STUDY: The 2024 Country Road CEO Investigation
Ongoing investigation involving their CEO and former chief supply chain officer, into the mishandling of sexual harassment complaints is a powerful reminder of how serious workplace issues can impact any organisation.

CASE STUDY: Critical Role of Policies in Workplace Fairness
A recent Fair Work unfair dismissal decision highlights the importance of clarity and consistency in application of company policies and procedures.

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!

CBA’s $10 Million Fine: A Wake-Up Call for Employer’s in Payroll Compliance Practices.
Paying employees a flat rate or salary may appear cost-effective but could lead to underpayment risks. By understanding these risks, employers can proactively implement robust processes to ensure compliance with awards, legislation, maintain positive employee relations, and protect their organisation’s reputation and financial health. Find out more.

Insights from AHRI June Quarter Report 2024
June Quarter 2024 Work Outlook Report reveals that Australia’s skills gap is harming productivity, with high turnover predicted to be a key cause.
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