Featured
How to manage a support person in an HR meeting
Who is an appropriate support person? And when can you veto an employee’s choice?
16 November 2023
Edie-Louise Diemar
Featured
How to turn down a pay rise request
A salary increase is the number one career priority for employees in 2023, according to recent research. If you’re not in a position to give it to them, use these tips to say ‘no’ the right way.
16 January 2023
Employment law
When can you ask for more than just a medical certificate?
Asking for a medical certificate to explain an absence is a common practice, but what happens if you need more information? How far can an employee pry into an employee’s medical history?
9 November 2021
Attraction, recruitment, selection
10 progressive leave policies that could make your workplace stand out
To attract top talent and retain your existing stars, you might need to think outside the box when it comes to the types of leave you offer employees.
9 July 2021
Culture
4 types of conflict HR should know about
Without proper attention, the ‘four horsemen of conflict’ can spell doom for a relationship. How can you spot and combat different types of conflict in the workplace?
29 April 2021
Culture
5 ways to protect your organisation from a disgruntled former employee
We’ve all heard horror stories about former employees turning on their employers, so how can you protect your organisation so employees don’t try to burn it all down on their way out?
5 February 2021
Employment law
Can workplaces mandate COVID-19 vaccines?
With several COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, employers might want to make them mandatory for all employees. However, legally, are they allowed to?
4 December 2020
Featured
Manager/subordinate romances: what HR needs to know
Inter-workplace relationships are a common occurrence, but how should HR react if a romance forms between a team leader and their junior?
16 November 2020
Employee wellbeing
The red flags of poor mental health
How you can help yourself and your employees before it’s too late.
4 August 2020
COVID-19
When can you direct an employee to take leave?
There have been swift changes to leave regulations on a federal and state level. HRM breaks down some of the most important changes.
21 April 2020