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The Right to Disconnect has now officially come into effect. To help ensure organisations maintain compliance with the new legislation, the government has released guidance for employers.
David Locke, CEO of financial ombudsman service AFCA, is passionate about creating an environment where inclusion is meaningful and genuine. The valuable insights of his HR leadership team have enabled him to bring his vision to life.
While there are some global trends at play, certain factors unique to Australia – including shifting demographics and lifestyle expectations – are likely shape the workforce of tomorrow, says demographer and futurist Bernard Salt AM.
New obligations to manage psychosocial hazards are reshaping HR’s role in workplace health and safety. Use these best-practice tips to carry out a thorough psychosocial risk assessment.
HR practitioners are used to building wellbeing and resilience strategies within their own organisations, but who is looking after their mental health?
The rise of global hiring represents a huge opportunity for recruiters, but legal and jurisdictional complexities can introduce challenges for HR. Use these tips to optimise your strategy for recruiting and managing overseas workers.
The success of enterprise bargaining often hinges on thorough and thoughtful preparation. Use these tips to help you enter the process with confidence.
Recent updates to the Migration Act have introduced new rules for engaging migrant workers, including improved flexibility for sponsored migrants who wish to leave their employer.
In order to position our organisations for success in the future of work, we first need to address the elements of work that are broken, say experts at AHRI’s National Convention and Exhibition.
From proving role clarity to embracing micro-recovery, these experts’ tips can help HR address psychosocial risks and prevent employees from burning out.
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A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.

LEGAL

Workplace investigations are meant to resolve harm, but they’re increasingly becoming a potential source of it. With courts beginning to hold employers accountable for psychosocial risks created during the investigation process itself, two work health and safety lawyers outline key issues for HR to consider.
AI is helping workers research, build and articulate workplace complaints with legal precision – and employers are scrambling to keep up.
Almost one million Australians now hold more than one job. But what if an employee’s second job interferes with their work or their employer’s interests? Here are two FWC cases that clarify how far employers can go to restrict secondary employment.
With the minimum wage and award increases fast approaching, here’s how HR can help their organisations to assess their options.