HR Compliance

ANZAC Day 2026: Staffing, Pay & Public Holiday Obligations Explained

Each year, ANZAC Day is a significant National Day of Remembrance and also a public holiday that carries specific workplace obligations for employers across Australia. In 2026, ANZAC Day falls on Saturday 25 April, which can create confusion around public holiday pay, substitute days, and rostering; particularly for businesses operating across multiple states. Understanding how ANZAC Day is treated in each state […]

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Why Joy, Trust and Connection Are Now Business‑Critical

Workforce trends leaders can’t afford to ignore The world of work continues to shift and so do the expectations people bring into it. From generational diversity to engagement, retention and connection, organisations are navigating a more complex people landscape than ever before. Recent insights from Reward Gateway’s The Joy Factory highlight a clear message: culture, joy and connection are no longer “nice to have”, they are strategic

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Payday Super

Payday Super in Australia: What Employers Need to Know Before July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the way Australian employers pay superannuation will change significantly with the introduction of Payday Super.  Instead of paying super quarterly, employers will be required to pay super at the same time as employee wages.  Businesses should start preparing now to ensure payroll systems, processes and cash flow planning are ready.  For official guidance on the upcoming changes, employers

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Fractional Experts: A Smarter Way to Access Senior Leadership

Growing a business doesn’t always mean you’re ready or able to hire a full executive team. Yet the need for senior-level expertise, particularly in people and workforce strategy, often arrives well before the budget does. This is where fractional experts are reshaping how modern businesses operate. Rather than choosing between “doing it yourself” or hiring full-time executives, organisations are increasingly engaging fractional leaders – experienced professionals who are embed into the

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What Workplaces Need to Be Aware of at Christmas Time

For many workplaces, Christmas signals celebration, winding down, and end-of-year catch-ups. But for a growing number of employees, this time of year brings pressure, exhaustion, financial stress, and isolation and its often hidden behind a “festive” facade. As workloads peak before shutdowns, leave requests collide, and expectations to feel cheerful increase, employees can feel more overwhelmed

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Australia’s End-of-Year Shutdown: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

As Christmas approaches, many Australian businesses begin planning their annual shutdown. This is the period when operations pause and employees take leave. Whether you call it a Christmas closure, business shutdown, or shutdown period, it’s an important time for businesses to ensure compliance, fairness, and clear communication. What Is a Shutdown? A shutdown is when a business temporarily closes

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Balancing Performance Management and Mental Health

Performance management is essential for a business’s success, ensuring employees meet goals and contribute effectively to the company\’s objectives. However, managing underperformance can become a source of stress and anxiety for some, potentially impacting the employees\’ mental health. In 2022 the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice was released providing

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Navigating the Casual Employment Reforms: What Employers Need to Know

Navigating the Casual Employment Reforms: What Employers Need to Know The landscape of employment in Australia is undergoing significant changes, specifically for those engaging in casual employment. The latest “Closing Loophole” legislation has brought forth reforms that facilitate a much more balanced level of power between employers and casual employees across the country. These reforms

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