Exploring Outplacement Services to Navigate Career Transitions Amidst Restructuring & Redundancies
In today's dynamic and ever-evolving job market, career transitions have become a common aspect of the modern workforce. Whether due to...
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Justine Pepper
- Oct 11
- 3 min
2023 Business Closure for the Christmas Period - Employer Obligations
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. Many businesses choose to close down over...
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Justine Pepper
- Sep 19
- 3 min
Mastering HR Compliance: A 18-Step Guide for Your Business
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner, Essential HR HR compliance is a critical aspect of managing your business, as it ensures...
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Justine Pepper
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Rightsizing Your Business: The Key to Efficiency and Success
In today's dynamic business landscape, marked by relentless technological advancements, industrial shifts, and ever-changing market...
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Justine Pepper
- Aug 4
- 3 min
August Employment Hero Promotion
Are you ready to unleash the full potential of your workforce? Essential HR, in partnership with Employment Hero, has an exciting...
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Justine Pepper
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Crafting a Compelling Employee Value Proposition: Unlocking the Power of Talent
In today's fiercely competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a strategic imperative for organisations across...
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Justine Pepper
- Jun 16
- 4 min
Retain and Gain: Proactive Employee Retention Strategies
Written by Michaella Prow, Recruitment Partner In this competitive candidate market, it’s even more important than ever to retain good...
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Justine Pepper
- Jun 5
- 1 min
Fair Work Commission Announces 5.75% Increase in Minimum Wages
Last Friday, The Fair Work Commission announced a 5.75% National Minimum Wage increase, including Modern Awards, effective 1 July 2023....
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Justine Pepper
- May 30
- 1 min
Newsflash - Annual Wage Review 2022–23
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...
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Justine Pepper
- May 6
- 2 min
Leveling the Playing Field: Changes to Small Claims Matters for Underpayment of Wages
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Effective 1 July 2023, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will see the jurisdictional limit...
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Justine Pepper
- May 2
- 4 min
Revitalising Your Organisation: A Guide to Successful Restructuring
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner In today’s world, designing and sustaining a viable organisational structure can be...
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Justine Pepper
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Work Restrictions for Student Visa Holders
Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022, to allow primary and...
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Justine Pepper
- Apr 21
- 5 min
New sexual harassment and sex discrimination laws
Written by Tanya Hibell, HR Advisor, Essential HR Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can have devastating effects...
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Justine Pepper
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Are you ready for the upcoming changes to Flexible Working Arrangements?
Coming into effect Tuesday 6 June 2023 are changes to the Flexible Working Arrangements (Section 65A) of the Fair Work Legislation...
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Justine Pepper
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Workplace Surveillance – what your business needs to know.
Written by Justine Pepper, Managing Director, Essential HR Source: Will Snow & Molly Shanahan, Finlaysons Lawyers Do you perform...
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Justine Pepper
- Feb 27
- 1 min
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...
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Justine Pepper
- Jan 27
- 2 min
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...
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Justine Pepper
- Jan 10
- 3 min
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...
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Justine Pepper
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
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 Act...
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Justine Pepper
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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