Human Resources

Human resources is the driving force behind any business—My Business recognises this by creating the My Business Human Resources category. This dedicated online space discusses the latest news, insights and information concerning human resources management.

The category features articles which discuss issues on employment, workforce, wages and regulation updates concerning Australian employment legislation. It also gathers expert insights on human resources management that can be accessed by both new and seasoned business owners.

In addition, this category also provides guidelines for business owners who want to prioritise employee welfare and improve human resource systems via educational articles covering topics such as workforce management, strengthening employee-employer relationships and professional development.

‘Be kind to yourselves’, small business ombudsman urges

Small-business owners are being urged to be kind to themselves in these uncertain times, as My Business Health is expanded to feature a dedicated sect...

26 Mar 2020

Retailers pre-emptively shutting stores, hospitality job losses continue

Several retailers have announced pre-emptive store closures as a result of a significant drop-off in trade on the back of the coronavirus pandemic, w...

7 ways employers can respond to help calm the fear of COVID-19

The fear of COVID-19 has spread faster than the virus. With the public in a frenzy, Helen De Cieri, a professor in the department of management at Mo...

Unemployment steady for now, ABS figures show

The Reserve Bank has cut rates twice this month as fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus intensify. The historical rate cut came just hours ...

Aussie employees increasingly vocal on climate action

Aussies have been increasingly vocal about environmental concerns, with new research suggesting a 220 per cent increase in employee comments on climat...

‘Challenge stereotypes and call out bias’, companies told

Companies are being encouraged to challenge stereotypes and call out bias, with the ultimate aim of improving gender diversity in leadership positions...

FWC reinstates worker previously sacked for Nazi meme

The Fair Work Commission has reversed its initial decision and reinstated a former BP worker who was sacked for using a Nazi meme on a private Faceboo...

‘Take a stance or risk losing your employees’, companies told

Employers have been warned that by failing to take a stance on key issues, especially those significant to their workforce, they risk losing customers...

Social enterprise turns dull offices into works of art

Sitting in a bland office, decorated only by fake flowers, Scott Ko came up with a brilliant idea to inspire employees while also supporting local eme...

Jobs data from Seek shows salary jump in tourism

Popular job-finding platform Seek has found a spike in salaries year-on-year, particularly in hospitality and tourism, despite the devastating bushfir...

Businesses missing out on untapped talent pool

Businesses are being deprived of a highly loyal and productive talent pool, atWork Australia has warned, as barriers to employment persist for the 4.3...

Aussies ignoring workplace health and safety

Research has suggested that a majority of Australian businesses are not meeting their basic Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities, particularl...