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The clocks are leaping forward—what does it mean for your payroll?
Daylight savings time starts on the first Sunday in October. In 2023, that falls on the first day of the month. Here’s how to make sure you, your employees, and your payroll are prepared.
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023
Working life
Five easy ways to boost happiness in your workplace
It’s International Happiness at Work Week. Here are five tips to keep your staff happy, engaged, and boost employee performance.
Monday, Sep 25, 2023
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
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