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Blog: HR Insights & Articles

Practical insights.
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Clear HR guidance when it matters most.

Managing people and compliance isn’t simple — especially when HR isn’t your day job. Our articles break down complex workplace issues into clear, practical guidance.

Drawing on real client experience and deep knowledge of Australian workplace relations, Strategic HR shares plain-English insights to help leaders manage compliance, risk, investigations, performance, and culture — with confidence and clarity.

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The Cost of Flawed Dismissals. What You Need to Know.

Flawed Dismissals Can Now Cost You More Than Just an Employee If you thought firing an employee was just about handing over a termination letter and calling it a day, think again! The...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • February 3, 2025
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Redundancy Rule Changes in 2025? What You Need to Know!

A big court case is brewing, and it could shake up the rules around redundancies and redeployment. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, here’s the scoop on what might change in...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • January 19, 2025
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Navigating the Workplace Maze: Performance Management vs. Disciplinary Action

In the ever-changing world of work, understanding the difference between performance management and disciplinary action is vital for both business owners and employees. Think of it as managing a high-performing team-get it right,...

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Performance Management & Employee Productivity

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • January 15, 2025

HR Challenges: Unsafe vs Uncomfortable in the Workplace

The Problem with Misappropriating ‘Unsafe’ In the modern work environment, the term “unsafe” is increasingly being used in situations that are, in reality, more uncomfortable than hazardous. While genuine psychological health and physical...

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Conflict Resolution & Workplace Relations

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • December 19, 2024
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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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