Once upon a time, flexible work was seen as a perk - a sweetener to lure in top talent or a hard earned reward for long-term loyalty or seniority. Fast forward to 2025, and it’s not just a bonus anymore. It’s a baseline expectation. Across industries and across generations, Australian workers are rethinking what they […]

Let’s face it — as a business leader or owner of a small to medium-sized business, you’re likely wearing far too many hats. Sales, strategy, operations, hiring, performance management, compliance... maybe even unjamming the office printer (again) while trying to ensure you are working on the future plans and viability of your business. Delegation is […]

Unfortunately, terminating employment is a reality of leadership.  Depending on the circumstances, a number of processes must occur but a key action that must happen in every instance is the payment of final entitlements on the last day of work for the departing employee. A recent Federal Circuit Court decision is a significant warning to […]

The annual announcement by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding the annual Minimum Wage Review has just been handed down. Let’s not hold you in suspense…. This year, the FWC determined that both Modern Awards and the National Minimum Wage would be increased by 3.5% effective from 1 July 2025. In reaching this decision, the […]