The Four-Day Work Week in Australia: Game-Changer or Costly Distraction?
The conversation around the four-day work week has rapidly moved from fringe idea to serious consideration in boardrooms across Australia. Advocates argue it boosts productivity, attracts top talent, and improves…
Why HR Tech Fails: It’s Not the Software, It’s the Strategy
Across Australia, businesses are spending millions on HR technology, from cloud-based HRIS platforms to AI-driven recruitment tools. Yet despite the investment, many leaders report disappointing outcomes. Systems go underused, employees…
Why Promoting Your Best Performer Doesn’t Always Make Them a Great Leader
It is a familiar story in Australian workplaces: an employee who consistently outperforms peers gets promoted into management. On paper, it seems like a reward for loyalty and hard work.…
Why Recruitment Agencies Fail: The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Candidate Experience
Recruitment is often measured in speed and cost. How fast can a role be filled, and how much did it cost? Yet one of the most overlooked drivers of long-term…
Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore HR Compliance in 2025
When you think of HR compliance, what comes to mind? For many small business owners, it’s a stack of contracts, policies gathering dust, and a low-priority box to tick when…
Employer Groups Raise Alarm Over McDonald’s Multi-Employer Bargaining Approval
A recent Fair Work Commission ruling permitting collective bargaining across South Australian McDonald’s outlets has come under fire from employer groups, who argue it sets a worrying precedent for multi-employer…
When HR Gets a Seat at the Table — But No Voice
For years, HR professionals have fought to be recognised as strategic partners — not just admin support or compliance police. The dream? A “seat at the table.”But there’s a problem.…
Do Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Really Open the Door to Mental Health Claims?
There’s a persistent rumour that refuses to die in Australian workplaces: “If we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we’ll be liable for any mental health issues that come up.”…
Job Titles Are Lying to You: Why Hiring Based on Role Names is Costing You Talent
In recruitment, language matters. A lot. But in the rush to hire, many Australian employers forget this one crucial truth: Job titles are often meaningless. What you call a “Marketing…
Why a Higher Duties Allowance Is the Smartest Way to Trial a Promotion (Without the Risk)
Trialling someone in a more senior role sounds like a good idea. It’s a low-pressure way to test if they’re ready, right? Maybe — but only if it’s structured properly.…