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Australia Public Holidays 2023

This is the list for public holidays of 2023 for each state and territory in Australia. 2023 public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory you’re in. Find what the public holidays 2023 are in your state or territory by selecting from the list below. – Australian Capital Territory ACT public holidays […]
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R U OK? Day 2023 Ideas For Your Workplace

When is R U OK day 2023? Thursday 14 September 2023 | R U OK? is a charity that focuses on harm prevention with the purpose of encouraging people to stay connected and through conversations help others through difficult and challenging times to keep the workplace mental health. In particular R U OK? focuses on […]
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The Importance of an Off Boarding Checklist

Many organisations focus on an excellent onboarding process, ensuring that new employees have a fantastic first experience with the company. However, when an employee leaves an organisation because of termination, resignation or other reasons HR must complete a certain set of activities. This is when an employee off boarding checklist needs to be incorporated. Successfully […]
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Generational Diversity in the Workplace 2022

Diversity in the Workplace has long been an area of discussion and consideration among many organisations in Australia. Diversity and inclusion are continuing to grow in importance and gender and cultural diversity has been the focus for many years and continues to be extremely important. What has recently drawn attention specifically is generational diversity in […]
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Case Study: Carers Queensland

About Carers QLD Employees: 600 Location: Brisbane Carers Queensland has been working to advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and enhanced outcomes for families for the last 30 years. They work within and value our local community, responding to unmet needs with care and respect, assisting those who are disconnected through high-quality personalised support. Challenges: Needed […]
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The Importance of new employee onboarding process

Employee Onboarding is the process of inducting new employees into your business. Employee onboarding assists new employees to integrate into the business both from an operations and cultural perspective. Successful onboarding of employees is extremely important for employees, managers, and the organisation as a successful onboarding strategy will reduce attrition and increase employee engagement. A […]
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HR Software: What is the difference between HRIS, HCM, and HRMS

You have just started exploring HR Software and are faced with the terms HCM, HRIS & HRMS. Granted, it’s confusing, and you’re probably saying to yourself, they all look the same. Perhaps on the surface, they do the same thing and tick the functional boxes, but there are subtle differences in features and benefits to your […]
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7 Ways ESS Employee Self Service Can Help Your Company

What is ESS Employee Self Service? Employee self service is a feature provided by HR Systems that allows employees to access and modify their own documents, personal details, and role related tasks. It has become common for companies to implement HR Software to provide employees with access to the tool in order to optimise communication, […]
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Term Dates & School Holidays Australia 2022 – EmployeeConnect

Now that Australia’s border restrictions have eased, many families are looking forward to a well-earned holiday. The timing of that holiday usually depends on school terms and that moving Easter public holiday date. To make it easier to plan ahead into new year, we’ve compiled a list of all the Australian school holidays 2022. Simply […]
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How Learning and Development Impacts Professional Development

Why is professional development important? Learning and development plays a key role in the Professional Development and engagement of employees. Organisations that focus on the professional development of their workforce are more likely to foster an environment of high engagement and company growth. Providing employees with learning and development opportunities are proven to increase engagement […]