In an era where the boundaries between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, the introduction of the 'Right to Disconnect'...

Starting December 30, 2023, there are new regulations governing employee authorised deductions from pay. These deductions can be either...

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner At the heart of thriving businesses lies the cornerstone of effective performance...

Written by: Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Welcome to a new era of workforce challenges! Embarking on a new employment journey? Get...

At Essential HR, we deeply understand the appeal of maintaining an internal HR team. However, in challenging the status quo, we propose a...

On 7 December 2023, Parliament passed the  Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill  2023 (Bill), splitting the...

Effective December 6, 2023, revised regulations are now in place for the utilisation of fixed term contracts for employees. A fixed term...

Written by Michaella Prow, Recruitment Partner | Talent Acquisition | Workforce Planning | Outplacement and Career Transition | Top 10%...

In today's dynamic and ever-evolving job market, career transitions have become a common aspect of the modern workforce. Whether due to...

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. Many businesses choose to close down over...

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner, Essential HR HR compliance is a critical aspect of managing your business, as it ensures...

In today's dynamic business landscape, marked by relentless technological advancements, industrial shifts, and ever-changing market...

Are you ready to unleash the full potential of your workforce? Essential HR, in partnership with Employment Hero, has an exciting...

In today's fiercely competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a strategic imperative for organisations across...

Written by Michaella Prow, Recruitment Partner In this competitive candidate market, it’s even more important than ever to retain good...

Last Friday, The Fair Work Commission announced a 5.75% National Minimum Wage increase, including Modern Awards, effective 1 July 2023....

The Fair Work Commission will live stream the handing down of the Annual Wage Review 2022–23 decision at 10am AEST on Friday, 2 June...

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Effective 1 July 2023, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will see the jurisdictional limit...

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner In today’s world, designing and sustaining a viable organisational structure can be...

Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022, to allow primary and...