It's everywhere... AI is taking over HR and employment practices, and there is cause for concern for business owners and employees alike. Society in general is at risk, and many people a lot smarter than me are already espousing the very real concerns that we are already faced with. AI-generated imagery and reports on social […]

We often get asked by clients if they can ‘trial’ a new employee before confirming their employment. We're also approached by clients wanting to put on an unpaid intern. It's usually framed that it will be an outstanding opportunity for the potential intern to gather real life work experience. We have a bit to say […]

Back in the day, the year used to tick along at a fairly predictable pace. Christmas happened when the tinsel appeared in shop windows, and someone inevitably burnt their feet running across the driveway to bring the metal bins in. A few months later the local bakery would suddenly be stacked with proper hot cross […]

Managing people comes with plenty of moving parts, and leave entitlements are one of the big ones. We regularly receive questions about employee leave entitlements, so here’s your clear, practical reference guide. Understanding what your employees are entitled to, and how those entitlements work in practice, helps you stay compliant, support your team, and avoid […]

As the year winds down, there’s nothing better than celebrating together - recognising achievements, sharing a laugh, and saying goodbye to another big year. A Christmas or end-of-year function is a great way to thank your team and boost morale. But it’s also important to make sure everyone can relax and have fun safely. A […]

Annualised salaries in Australia have come under serious scrutiny following recent court decisions involving major employers. If you're relying on a salary to cover overtime, penalties or allowances, the rules have shifted and getting it wrong can be costly. Last month saw a ruling in the case against Woolworths and Coles alleged underpayments. While the […]

T’is nearly the season for all the annual leave forms to come flooding in, tra la la la la la la la la. Not everyone wants to take time off at Christmas, but this is a good time to have a proper conversation about the approval of leave and what leaders should be thinking about […]

One fine Tuesday morning, during the busiest time of year for your business, Jeremy doesn’t show up for work.  He’s normally a little tardy, so no real concern. But now he’s thirty minutes late and it’s more than annoying… you’re getting concerned. There’s been no phone call, email, or SMS to let you know he […]

We know that reading about the importance of Work Health and Safety (WHS) is not the most exciting thing one can do but it is vitally important.  As it turns out, October is National Safety Month and the theme this year is “Know safety, work safely” so what better time to shine the safety spotlight!  ​Now a papercut may be the most significant injury some of us face at work, but it’s not the case for everyone as employees from all industries can be exposed [...]

​We know that as far as COVID-19 is concerned, most of us have reached saturation levels when it comes to absorbing information.  Regardless of how exhausted we all are, with respect to directives regarding how we need to operate in order to minimise the impact of the virus, it is necessary keep up to date with  important information that may impact how you manage your staffing levels and the work flow in your business.  Being a close contact does not necessarily mean [...]