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5 key reasons to shift your HR from paper to digital

Feb 27, 20232 min read

5 key reasons to shift your HR from paper to digital

Implementing HR software into your organisation is easy and affordable today. Start 2023 by implementing the right HR software into your...

Termination of Employment - What do I pay Company Superannuation on?

Justine Pepper

Jan 27, 20233 min read

Termination of Employment - What do I pay Company Superannuation on?

Understanding exactly what you pay superannuation on when termination of employment occurs can be a little confusing and unclear. The...

Have you considered a Hybrid Outsourcing Model for managing your HR needs?

Justine Pepper

Jan 10, 20233 min read

Have you considered a Hybrid Outsourcing Model for managing your HR needs?

Outsourcing practices for a range of business needs such as IT, Marketing & HR has been popular over the last 30+ years. The concept is...

Get ready for the employment law changes

Justine Pepper

Dec 20, 20223 min read

Get ready for the employment law changes

The Fair Work Legislation Amendments (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 ( Bill ) has passed both houses which will amend the Fair Work...

Flexible Working Arrangements – it's time to shift your thinking

Justine Pepper

Dec 1, 20223 min read

Flexible Working Arrangements – it's time to shift your thinking

We have talked a lot recently about the impact that the last 2 years has had on recruitment and retention of staff. One of the biggest...

Proposed Changes to Fixed Term Contracts

Justine Pepper

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Proposed Changes to Fixed Term Contracts

Many Employers have Fixed-Term Contracts in place to suit their operational needs for the short term. However, there is currently...

Changes to Family & Domestic Violence Leave – introducing 10 days paid leave

Justine Pepper

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Changes to Family & Domestic Violence Leave – introducing 10 days paid leave

Employees will soon be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. From 1 February 2023 ...

Changes to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Justine Pepper

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Changes to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Landmark changes to paid parental leave policies are in the works. Here’s what that means for HR. Written by Harshini Elliott, Essential...

Justine Pepper

Oct 21, 20222 min read

Can employees swap out Public Holidays?

Creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace. Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Australia continues to become a...

Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Justine Pepper

Oct 11, 20223 min read

Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Whether we are a leader, manager or co-worker, there will always be a time in our career where we need to have a challenging conversation....

The Importance of Preventing Workplace Bullying

Justine Pepper

Oct 10, 20221 min read

The Importance of Preventing Workplace Bullying

We all want our employees to feel welcome, safe, and happy when they come to work. In an ideal world everyone would get along perfectly...

An everyday performance management approach leads to increased productivity

Justine Pepper

Sep 2, 20225 min read

An everyday performance management approach leads to increased productivity

Written by Justine Pepper, Director, Essential HR Traditionally, organisations have relied on annual performance reviews to evaluate...

Justine Pepper

Jul 19, 20223 min read

How to Attract Talent in The New Normal

If you are finding it difficult to attract the talent your business requires in these pandemic times, you are definitely not alone. ....

Changes to Casual Employment – Industrial Relations Reforms – March 2021

Justine Pepper

Apr 6, 20214 min read

Changes to Casual Employment – Industrial Relations Reforms – March 2021

On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The...

1.75% increase to minimum wages for Group 3 Awards effective 1 February 2021 .

Justine Pepper

Jan 11, 20211 min read

1.75% increase to minimum wages for Group 3 Awards effective 1 February 2021 .

From the first full pay period on or after 1 February 2021, new minimum rates and allowances start in awards for the Accommodation and...

7 Common HR Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make

Justine Pepper

Nov 4, 20203 min read

7 Common HR Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make

If you’re like most business owners and managers, you probably wear many hats and are responsible for many areas of your business. You’re...

1.75% increase to minimum wages for Group 2 Awards effective 1 November.

Justine Pepper

Oct 26, 20202 min read

1.75% increase to minimum wages for Group 2 Awards effective 1 November.

From the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020, new minimum rates and allowances start in awards for the construction,...

Quick Summary of JobKeeper enabling stand down directions

Justine Pepper

Sep 29, 20203 min read

Quick Summary of JobKeeper enabling stand down directions

JobKeeper 2.0 eligibility and amount of subsidy Changes to the Fair Work Act – Qualifying Employers From 28 September 2020, employers who...

Personal Leave entitlements - part-time employees

Justine Pepper

Aug 25, 20201 min read

Personal Leave entitlements - part-time employees

In August 2019 the Full Federal Court of Australia determined that personal/carer’s leave was calculated in working days, not hours. That...

Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic Update

Justine Pepper

Jul 17, 20201 min read

Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic Update

With the continued impact of COVID-19 on workplaces, the Fair Work Commission has announced the decision to extend in a number of...

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