Head of HR Advisory and Technical Services
Being called for jury service is a civic duty, but it can also raise questions for employers about pay, leave, and workplace responsibilities. If one of your employees receives a jury summons, it’s important to understand your legal obligations under Australian law, how to manage their absence, and how to support them during this time. This guide...
Leavism, when employees work during annual leave or personal time — is quietly draining productivity across Australian organisations. Coined by Dr Ian Hesketh (2013), the term captures the behaviour of workers who “keep up” by checking emails on holiday, logging in at weekends, or using paid leave to catch up. Research from a May 2025 poll...
In today’s data-driven business environment, time tracking goes far beyond merely recording employee clock-in and clock-out times. When properly analyzed, time tracking data transforms into a powerful resource that reveals insights about work patterns, productivity bottlenecks, project efficiencies, and employee performance. These HR software...
In 2025, Australian employers face a growing responsibility to manage not just physical risks in the workplace, but psychosocial hazards—factors that can impact an employee’s mental health and wellbeing. With updated WHS regulations now mandating psychosocial risk management across most states, understanding how to assess and control these hazards...
The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) is a cornerstone of Australian anti-discrimination law. It prohibits unfair treatment based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and family responsibilities. For Australian businesses, understanding and complying with this...
Employee time tracking methods are used by managers and business owners for a few reasons. To track and manage absence and latenessTo mitigate time theft in the workplaceTo record employee working hoursTo ensure compliance with the National Employment StandardsHowever, while undertaking time tracking and monitoring, have you ensured that what you...
