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Sickness and time off
FIFA World Cup: 5 top HR tips for a winning absence strategy (duplicate)
In the run up to the FIFA World Cup 2022, it’s easy to forget that increased staff absences can cause havoc in your business. So, we’ve devised a winning game plan to set your business up for a successful tournament…
Thursday, Nov 10, 2022
Industry news
HR Heartbeat: R U OK? Day, bushfire warnings, and...
We’re diving into the new public holiday rules for Social and Community Services Award workers, how employers need to prepare for bushfire season, and a reminder from the High Court.
Friday, Sep 15, 2023
Management talk
Let’s talk about equal pay
Monday 18th September is International Equal Pay Day 2023. Get expert advice on equal pay to protect and prepare your business this International Equal Pay Day and beyond…
Monday, Sep 18, 2023
Healthy minds
Creating a supportive work environment this R U OK? Day
Your employees’ mental health matters. This R U OK? Day, get advice on how to start important conversations at work and keep them going throughout the year…
Thursday, Sep 14, 2023
Industry news
HR Heartbeat: Discrimination exceptions, closing loopholes, and...
This week we’re talking about playground rules, how this contract stopped an unfair dismissal, the possible changes coming to the Fair Work Act, and proactive backtracking.
Friday, Sep 08, 2023
Management talk
An employer’s guide to parental leave
Read BrightHR’s advice for supporting new parents on your team, learn the rules on parental leave, and make sure you comply with the latest employment relations advice.
Friday, Sep 01, 2023
Industry news
HR Heartbeat: Full employment, not working from home, and...
This week’s HR Heartbeat gives you the definition of full employment, what the consequences of remote workers dropping the productivity ball are, and the mining labour shortage.
Friday, Sep 01, 2023
Industry news
HR Heartbeat: More wage increases, a very expensive deadline, and...
This week’s HR Heartbeat is full of cases that serve as a warning for employers everywhere. From an unfair dismissal case that was destined for the grave to a missed deadline.
Friday, Aug 18, 2023
Industry news
HR Heartbeat: Public holiday to celebrate the Matildas? Parental leave confusion, and...
Crack right into this week’s HR Heartbeat for the lowdown on the potential snap public holiday, updates on the 4-day working week trials, and why the thought doesn’t always count.
Friday, Aug 11, 2023
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