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A Guide for Australian HR Teams: How to Make R U OK? Day 2025 Count

Mental health is a critical issue in Australian workplaces, and it’s up to HR teams to lead the charge in fostering a supportive culture. R U OK? Day is more than just an annual event; it’s a powerful catalyst for a year-round commitment to employee wellbeing. This year, the national day of action falls on […]
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The Manager’s Playbook: How to Write Effective Performance Review Comments

For most people, the annual performance review can be a source of stress. Employees often feel judged or criticised, while managers struggle to find the right words to provide constructive, yet motivating, feedback. However, a well-structured performance review is a vital tool for a positive workplace. The more specific and insightful the feedback, the more […]
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How to Manage Employee Performance?

There are several dimensions that are essentials to understand in order to create an effective employee performance management program. This time sensitive matter needs to be under constant supervision in order to work well. Getting a pulse of how things are going lies at the core of this system. That’s why the ability to measure […]
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Your Guide to Australia’s Public Holidays for the 2025-26 Financial Year

Staying on top of public holidays is crucial for every Australian business. From managing payroll and leave requests to ensuring compliance, an accurate holiday schedule is essential. Since your payroll and HR processes run on the financial year, we’ve compiled a definitive guide to Australia’s national, state, and territory public holidays for the upcoming 2025-26 […]
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Revealing the Hidden Path to Excellence: How Skills Gap Analysis Drives Growth and Innovation.

    A skills gap analysis identifies the disparity between the skills employers require and the skills employees possess. To perform a skills gap analysis, an organisation must determine the skills necessary to achieve its business objectives. Identifying skills gaps and using information to develop strategies and processes will only aid your organisation’s ability to […]
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Is an AI Apocalypse on the rise?

  We haven’t got much time.  In fact, as I type this, I am reminded that somewhere there is a mass of hyper-powered, hyper-intelligent bots being reengineered, with superhuman cognitive capabilities that far exceed the potential of our own feeble human brains. These bots come ready to take my job, your job! I think you all […]
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The Value of Governance Reporting in HR: Insights for Effective Decision Making 

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organisations recognise the value of human resources (HR) as a key strategic asset. HR can help create the organisation of the future, and that’s where the idea of governance reporting in HR comes in! HR governance reporting is a critical tool enabling organisations to measure and monitor their performance. It […]
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20 Strategies for Boosting Employee Retention and Productivity

Employee retention is a critical issue facing companies in today’s competitive business environment. With the cost of replacing a lost employee estimated to be anywhere from 50% to 200% of their annual salary, it is important for businesses to understand the key factors that contribute to employee turnover and the best strategies for retaining their […]
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How to Identify and Manage Workplace Bullying?

Workplace bullying complaints are pretty frequent. According to a study, around 48.6 million Americans are bullied in their workplace, which is alarming. Bullying not only creates a tense environment in the workplace but also affects employees’ mental health, resulting in less productivity and other issues. So, to ensure your workplace is healthy and welcoming for […]
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What Areas Can Create Conflict In Team Work ?

Nowadays, more and more businesses and corporate sectors are promoting cross-functional work to achieve long term goals. It allows the working team to create and deliver innovative products or ideas to the customers without delay. Undoubtedly, teamwork promises excellent success for businesses, but it also leads to conflict in the workplace. Conflict is a natural […]