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The Right to Disconnect: One Year On — What Australian Employers Are Getting Wrong

The Right to Disconnect legislation came into effect in August 2024. By April 2026, most employers have a policy. Very few have enforced it consistently. Here is what that gap is costing them.
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Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: Is Your Payroll System Actually Ready?

STP Phase 2 brings new reporting obligations for income types, employment leave, and superannuation. If your payroll system was configured for Phase 1 and never updated, you may be reporting incorrectly without knowing it.
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WGEA Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2026: What Every HR Manager Needs to Know

For the first time, Australian employers face mandatory public disclosure of their gender pay gaps under WGEA reforms taking effect in 2026. Here is what it means for your organisation.
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The Hidden Cost of Manual Award Interpretation: Why Spreadsheets Are a Compliance Liability

For Australian NFPs, aged care operators and community services, manual Award interpretation creates a single point of failure in payroll compliance. Discover how an Award Interpretation Engine eliminates this risk.
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Your 2025 End-of-Year HR Checklist: 7 Steps to a Smooth Wrap-Up

As the end of the year approaches, the pressure on HR departments across Australia shifts from daily operations to a complex administrative and compliance sprint. For HR leaders, this period—which encompasses everything from performance reviews and compliance audits to payroll finalisation—often feels less like a wrap-up and more like a tightrope walk. The difference between […]
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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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Employment Contracts in Australia: Your Essential Guide (2025)

Employment contracts are the cornerstone of any employment relationship. For Australian businesses and employees alike, understanding the nuances of these agreements is crucial for ensuring clarity, compliance, and a fair working environment. In Australia, employment contracts operate within a comprehensive legal framework, primarily governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 and National Employment Standards (NES). This […]
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Roadmap for a successful HR technology strategy

What happens when you have a number of legacy systems that need replacing? How do you draft a decision making framework for procurement and rollout? Ari Kopoulos provides his tips This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.9, EXPERT INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGY. Today’s business environment has become increasingly complex, making choices that were […]
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Technology based employee onboarding strategy

HR Workshop by Ari Kopoulos, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in HR Leader Magazine – March Issue How can we leverage technology to achieve a successful end-to-end onboarding strategy? It’s your first day on the job and you’re greeted with your payroll number, a new laptop, smartphone, business cards, keys and password to the […]
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Solutions for Strategic Human Resource Management

In today’s market, taking a strategic approach to Human Capital Management is the key to sustaining competitive advantage. You need strategies to attract, retain and build talent; strategies that improve workforce efficiency and productivity; and strategies that measure, optimise and predict staff trends. To achieve these strategies you need a solution that gives on-demand access […]