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More Changes to Casual Employment Legislation
Changes to casual employment come in to effect from 26 August 2024. Here’s what employers need to know.

CONFIRMED: Wages and Super Increase from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, there will be a 3.75% increase to Award wages. Superannuation is also increasing to 11.5%. Here’s everything employers need to know.

IR Reforms Update 2024
There have been significant IR Reforms from January to July 2024, with more still to come. This round focusses on strengthening worker entitlements and promoting fairness in workplaces. Read about the changes in our latest update.

Navigating the 2024-2025 Federal Budget: for Employers
Our latest article delves into the transformative impacts of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. As employers navigate this fiscal landscape, they’ll encounter a mix of opportunities and potential challenges.

International HR Day – Q&A with Our Team
Our Q&A session unveiled the thrilling, occasionally challenging, always rewarding nature of HR.

Wages & Super Increase from 1 July – Are You Prepared?
Award wages and super are increasing from 1 July – here’s how employers should be preparing now!

Quick Guide to Recruiting the Best People for your Team
100% of our clients are struggling with recruitment and retention – here are our tips and tricks to reassess and improve your recruitment, onboarding, retention, and benefits strategies.

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.

Quick Guide to Employment Contracts
Our latest Quick Guide covers all you need to know about Employment Contracts.

Quick Guide to Company Policies
Quick Guide to Company Policies – what they are, why you need them and how to prepare them to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of liability Read here!

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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