The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has just handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision. The changes take effect in just a few weeks which means that it’s time for all Australian employers to review their payroll. As your HR partners, we know that managing your overhead labour costs while keeping your team motivated is a delicate balancing act. Here…
You know who the underperformers are. You see it every day. The project that missed deadline. The client complaint that landed in your inbox. The team member who shows up but isn’t really there. You see it, and you think, maybe it’ll get better. Maybe they’ll turn it around. Maybe I can work around it. That’s the moment apathy sets…
How to navigate adverse action risks, ensure genuine redundancy, and manage underperformance with confidence and compliance Managing termination in Australia is one of the highest-risk areas for employers. Between unfair dismissal, general protections (adverse action) claims, and increased scrutiny from the Fair Work Commission, even well-intentioned decisions can unravel quickly if the process isn’t sound. The key is not just…
You’ve probably noticed something in your work with business owners. They hire a sales manager to fix a sales problem. They bring in a consultant to address a culture issue. They promote someone into a leadership role and hope they figure it out. What they rarely do is connect the dots to themselves. Here’s what I’ve learned: there’s virtually no…
As organisations return from the holiday break and teams settle into the year ahead, conversations around people, culture, and sustainability are already front and centre. This is especially true in aged care and childcare, sectors doing some of the most vital work in our communities. These environments are increasingly complex. Workforce pressures, compliance demands, and human expectations intersect daily, creating…
What AHRI’s Latest Research Means for Your Business If it feels like hybrid work has gone from a temporary COVID fix to a permanent feature of Australian workplaces, you’re not imagining it. According to the Australian HR Institute’s (AHRI) latest research – surveying nearly 1,000 employers nationwide. It’s clear hybrid working is not only here to stay, it has now…
The end of the year often brings a flurry of activity, from finishing major projects and meeting annual targets to preparing for the new year. While this can be a time of excitement, it also sets the stage for a silent but powerful threat to your team’s well-being and productivity: workplace burnout. Burnout, as defined by the World Health Organisation…
In a world increasingly focused on diversity and inclusion, one area that is gaining critical attention is neurodiversity. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brains and cognitive function. It’s a broad term that includes conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Unlike mental health conditions, which can fluctuate, neurodiversity represents lifelong differences in how people…
With the new financial year underway, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced its annual updates to workplace and employment laws. Here’s what employers should be aware of regarding these changes. Increase to the Superannuation Guarantee From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee will increase to 12%, up from 11.5% in the previous financial year. This marks the final stage…
Across Australia, the skills shortage is more than just an economic concern—it’s a daily operational reality for business owners. From healthcare and construction to early childhood education and IT, we’re seeing chronic talent shortages that are affecting productivity, service quality, and staff wellbeing. At our consultancy, clients regularly come to us overwhelmed by unfilled roles and high turnover. The good…
