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

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

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

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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

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....

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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