Why Good Pay Alone Won’t Keep Your Best People
Loyalty isn’t bought with a salary. Discover what actually drives employee loyalty in Australian small businesses, and how leaders can build it deliberately.
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HR for Business Owners Part 4: Probationary Periods, What They Actually Mean
Understand the difference between a probation period and the Fair Work Act’s minimum employment period, with real FWC case examples and how to manage probation properly.
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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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Signs an employee is about to resign (and the one most leaders miss)
The earliest sign an employee is going to resign is the one most leaders miss. What to watch for, what it really costs and what to do in the next fortnight.
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Why annual reviews are dead (and what to do instead)
Annual performance reviews don’t work. Learn the four-part Connect, Support, Grow framework leaders are using instead, built for real, ongoing conversations.
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How to know if your business has outgrown DIY HR
Headcount isn’t the signal. Here’s how Australian business owners can tell when DIY HR is holding the business back, and what the first step really involves.
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HR for Business Owners Part 3: Employment Contracts Explained
What is an employment contract, do you need one, and how do you change it? A practical guide to employment contracts in Australia for business owners and HR teams
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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.
