Valentine’s Day is a time for hearts, flowers, and chocolates. But for business owners, it can also bring unexpected HR challenges. Workplace relationships can become problematic. Gift-giving etiquette is another area of concern. Without clear HR practices, what should be a fun day can turn into a potential compliance headache. Understanding the Risks While celebratingContinue reading “Love, HR, and Business: Why Valentine’s Day Needs More Than Chocolates”
Category Archives: Human Resources
Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Cyber Security Risk. One click. One hire. One risk.
Why HR and IT can’t afford to work separately anymore. Your onboarding process might be exposing your business. Most cyber incidents don’t start with hackers. They start with good people, navigating unclear systems and were not set up properly. Someone joins your business. They are given access. Onboarding is often treated as a paperwork exercise,Continue reading “Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Cyber Security Risk. One click. One hire. One risk.”
Workplace Safety and Employee Wellbeing
Why Safety Is Now a Leadership Issue, Not Just a Compliance One From rising psychosocial risks to safety concerns in frontline roles, employee wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have”, it is a business imperative. Most small and medium businesses take workplace safety seriously. But in recent years, safety has shifted from a narrowContinue reading “Workplace Safety and Employee Wellbeing”
The I.N.T.E.G.R.A.T.E.D Way: How to Take Control of HR in 2026
Small and medium-sized businesses are navigating a more complicated employment landscape than ever. HR doesn’t break down because leaders don’t care.It breaks down because it isn’t integrated. With shifting laws, increased compliance checks, changing employee expectations, and limited in-house HR resources, many are dealing with people risks on the fly, often without even noticing. AtContinue reading “The I.N.T.E.G.R.A.T.E.D Way: How to Take Control of HR in 2026”
A New Year to Grow and Build
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful festive season filled with rest, reflection, and meaningful time with those who matter most. As we step into the new year, one thing is clear: this is not the year to play small. This is the year to reset, refocus, and intentionally build a business that works for you,Continue reading “A New Year to Grow and Build”
Understanding Psychosocial Hazards: Key Insights for Businesses
If you joined our recent session on Psychosocial Hazards, thank you, you are now ahead of 80% of businesses still trying to figure out what this legislation actually means for them. And if you missed it? Good news: You can still catch the replay and get the exact clarity you need. Here’s the thing… RightContinue reading “Understanding Psychosocial Hazards: Key Insights for Businesses”
Fair Work Updates for Small Businesses – What You Need to Know
Big news for small businesses! From 26 August 2025, two major Fair Work rules—once only for larger employers—now apply to small businesses with fewer than 15 employees. As a small business owner, this is not something you can afford to ignore. These changes bring new rights for employees, new obligations for you, and new risksContinue reading “Fair Work Updates for Small Businesses – What You Need to Know”
Global Talent, Local Success: Hiring Right in a Competitive Market
Integrated People Solutions has partnered with Rehman Sheriff Group (RSG), a leading Australian immigration law firm specialising in skills acquisition, to offer a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for hiring both local and overseas talent. In this webinar, Integrated People Solutions partners with Rehman Sheriff Group (RSG) to guide businesses through the new era of global hiring.Continue reading “Global Talent, Local Success: Hiring Right in a Competitive Market”
New Financial Year, New Rules, New Focus: It is Time to Scale Your Business with the Right People
As the new financial year kicks off, it is not just about setting budgets, it is about setting intentions. For business owners, July marks a fresh opportunity to work on the business, not just in it by realigning your people strategy for growth. But with significant changes to Modern Awards and Fair Work legislation takingContinue reading “New Financial Year, New Rules, New Focus: It is Time to Scale Your Business with the Right People”
Wages Are Going Up, Here is What Your Business Needs to Know
The Fair Work Commission has just made its call on the Annual Wage Review, and it means pay rates are going up from 1 July 2025. If you employ staff, this affects you. Doesn’t matter if you are running a café, trade business, or a team of office professionals, you will need to update yourContinue reading “Wages Are Going Up, Here is What Your Business Needs to Know”
