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HR’s role in preventing and responding to underpayments
Preventing underpayments requires more than a functional payroll system – it’s about joining the dots between people, payroll and processes.
23 April 2025
Phoebe Armstrong
Culture Leadership
4 strategies to combat employee disillusionment
New research highlights rising employee disillusionment, driven by inequality, mistrust and a sense of powerlessness. By taking steps to rebuild trust and strengthen cohesion, HR can play a key role in reversing this trend.
17 April 2025
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Office mandates are stabilising, not increasing, finds AHRI report
New research reveals fewer Australian employers are tightening in-office requirements, with most opting to maintain existing hybrid models.
9 April 2025
Culture Leadership
Large employers will soon be required to set gender equality targets, says WGEA
New reforms will make gender equality targets mandatory for some employers. How can organisations lay the groundwork to meet the new requirements?
2 April 2025
Business Strategy
7 tips to set yourself up for a promotion in 2025
Are you working towards your next promotion? From building cross-functional relationships to stepping up to lead a strategic project, use these strategies to help turn your achievements into career momentum.
28 March 2025
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How should HR respond if they suspect an employee is abusing sick leave?
An employee was recently awarded nearly $30k after he was dismissed for allegedly falsifying an illness. What went wrong for the employer in this case, and how should HR address suspected misuse of sick leave?
21 March 2025
Business Strategy
Six in 10 employers are turning to overseas hiring to bridge skills gaps, finds AHRI research
AHRI’s latest Quarterly Australian Work Outlook reveals a rise in overseas hiring as employers grapple with skills gaps and high turnover.
17 March 2025
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4 legal considerations when responding to a flexible work request
Striking the right balance between business needs, legal obligations and employee welfare is key when handling a flexible work request. Use these tips to ensure your approach is fair and compliant.
3 March 2025
Featured
How to cultivate adaptive intelligence in yourself or your team
Adaptive intelligence empowers HR to approach uncertainty with confidence and creativity. But how can practitioners cultivate this essential capability – both in themselves and their teams?
28 February 2025
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When does ending casual employment constitute a dismissal?
A recent FWC case highlights the fine line between dismissing a casual employee and the employment relationship coming to a natural end.
24 February 2025