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Cashing out annual leave: A guide for employers
Many employees choose to cash out their annual leave. This allows them to exchange any accrued holiday days for their monetary value in dollars. In ...
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Understanding the difference between HRIS and HR software
When used properly, technology has the potential to enhance workflow efficiencies and increase employee engagement.It does this by automating routine ...
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The Right to Disconnect
Don’t believe that work-life balance impacts your business? It could be the reason you’re losing out on top talent. In January 2024, A Randstad ...
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How is Small Business HR Different to Large Business HR?
It’s the role of human resources in large and small businesses to lead in the identification, recruitment, training, and management of employees. ...
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Types of employment contracts
Each type of employment engagement has different benefits and consequences. The best way to engage workers in a way that's right for your business ...
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Breaches in employment contracts
Once an employment contract fulfils the following three elements: an offer, an acceptance of the employment contract and consideration.They are ...
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Your complete guide to employment contracts in Australia
There is no legislative requirement for you to have employment contracts in Australia. But based on your industry, you may have specific requirements ...
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Everything employers need to know about unfair dismissal
When you’re running a business, difficult conversations will be necessary at one point or another. One difficult conversation is bound to centre on ...
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Why every small business needs HR?
As a small business owner, you might be thinking, "HR? Thats for large businesses with thousands of employees, right?" Wrong. Small businesses need ...
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What is HR Software?
Managing a massive team of people isn’t straightforward. It’s something businesses have to dedicate enormous resources to achieving, including whole ...
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Managing work health and safety
Occupational health and safety is never something an employer or business owner can take for granted. Not only is it a legal requirement in ...
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HR software pricing
Are you tired of spending endless hours on employee management? Trust us, youre not alone. Human resources are the backbone of any business, but ...
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