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Workplace Stress: Understanding the Patterns and Protecting Employee Wellbeing

Following on from our previous articles, “Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees” and “HR Challenges: Unsafe vs Uncomfortable in the Workplace,” this article explores how predictable workplace stress patterns can...

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Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • April 28, 2025
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Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees

A recent court ruling has once again highlighted the severe consequences of failing to prevent workplace harassment. An employer was fined $90,000 for not ensuring a safe working environment—proving that ignoring workplace risks...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • April 14, 2025
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The Impact of Workplace Presence on Career Progression

As businesses refine their return-to-office policies, a new trend is emerging—proximity bias in career advancement. Recent data reveals that most Australian employers believe in-office employees are more likely to be promoted compared to...

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Remote & Hybrid Work Strategies

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • April 7, 2025
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AI-Generated Resumes: The Risks in Hiring & How to Protect Your Business

The recruitment landscape is changing rapidly, and with the rise of AI-generated resumes, business owners and managers must be more vigilant than ever. While artificial intelligence can help job seekers craft polished and...

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Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 31, 2025
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The Cost of Flawed Employment Termination: Another Cautionary Tale for Employers

Terminating an employee in Australia can be a legally sensitive and high-stakes process. Whether you’re navigating redundancies, performance concerns or restructuring, following the correct employee termination procedures is essential to stay compliant and...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 22, 2025
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Is Your HR Compliance Up to Date? Conduct an HR Best Practice Audit Today.

Why Now is the Right Time for an HR Audit As we approach the end of the first quarter, now is the ideal time for business owners and managers to assess the health...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 17, 2025
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Employers’ Guide: WA Casual Loading Increase from April 26, 2025

If you employ casual staff in Western Australia, an important change is on the horizon. From 26 April 2025, the casual loading rate for many WA awards will increase to 25%, impacting pay rates across several industries....

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 16, 2025
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Implementing an Effective Return-to-Office Policy: Guidance for Employers

As the global business landscape continues to evolve, many organisations are reassessing their workplace strategies, including the transition from remote work in-person work. The message seems clear, the workforce needs to return to...

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Remote & Hybrid Work Strategies

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 9, 2025
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Navigating Casual Conversion: What Business Owners Need to Know

From 26 February 2025, major changes to Australia’s employment laws will give casual employees the right to request permanent employment. These reforms mean that business owners must understand their new obligations to stay...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 3, 2025
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Important Update

From 1 July 2025, the State Minimum Wage for employees 21 and over will increase by 3.75% to $953.00 per week.

Employers must ensure that the rates paid to employees do not fall below the new award rates or minimum wage.

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