When is the right time to engage a mentor?
Not sure if it’s time for a mentor? Nicole Howe shares real experience on when mentoring helps HR professionals move through career crossroads.
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Before you make someone redundant: what the Fair Work Act actually requires
What makes a redundancy genuine under the Fair Work Act 2009? This practical guide for Australian employers covers the three-part test, consultation obligations, redeployment, common mistakes, and recent case law including the 2025 High Court decision in Helensburgh Coal v Bartley.
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Can I terminate an employee for repeated absenteeism?
Can you terminate an employee for repeated absenteeism in Australia? This update explains your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act and the practical approach to support the business, team and employee
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NSW’s new WHS laws now cover how you use digital systems to manage your people
NSW’s Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 extends your WHS duty of care to AI, algorithms and automated tools used to manage your people. Here is what the law requires and what NSW employers should do now.
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How to Lose an Employee in 10 Days
You spent weeks finding the right person. You wrote the job ad, reviewed the applications, ran the interviews and made the offer. They accepted. And then, without realising it, you lost them before they even got started. It happens more often than most business owners realise. Not because of bad intentions, but because there was…
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Annual Wage Review 2026: What Every Employer Needs to do Before 1 July 2026
The Fair Work Commission handed down the Annual Wage Review 2026 decision on Tuesday 2 June. If you employ award-covered staff in Australia, this decision affects your payroll obligations from 1 July 2026. Here is what you need to know and what to do before the change takes effect. What was decided? The Fair Work…
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What to do when an employee isn’t performing: a practical guide for Australian employers
What to do when an employee isn’t performing. A practical guide for Australian employers.
