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…
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.…
Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore HR Anymore
If you’re a small business owner wearing 10 hats, it’s easy to think HR is a “later problem.” But here’s the hard truth: you already have HR — whether you’ve…
The Hidden Risks of Misclassifying Contractors in Australia
Australia’s Fair Work laws don’t care what you call someone — only how they work. If you’ve hired someone as a “contractor” but they’re operating like an employee, you’re sitting…