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”
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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”
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”
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”
Navigating through recent Fair Work Compliance
As a business owner in Australia, keeping up with legislative changes can be overwhelming. Recent updates in employment laws and compliance requirements for 2024, particularly through the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Acts, have raised the stakes for business owners. This means that businesses must adapt swiftly to avoid legal risks. These changes spanContinue reading “Navigating through recent Fair Work Compliance”
