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Writing a great job description

Discover how to craft job descriptions that attract top talent, boost performance, and protect your business, all while driving productivity and long-term ROI.

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Healthy Minds, Safer Sites: Transforming Mental Health in Construction

The NSW Government’s Healthy Minds, Safer Sites campaign is helping employers address workplace psychosocial hazards. Learn how to identify risks, implement solutions, and foster safer, more productive workplaces

Can employees take a rest break?

Are employees entitled to rest or meal breaks? Understand when breaks are required, whether they’re paid or unpaid, and how awards, agreements and safety laws affect your obligations.

Employer fined after misleading advice from another PCBU

A NSW roofer was pushed to work on unsafe scaffolding after misleading advice from another PCBU, leading to fines for both the company and its director despite their reduced culpability.

Summary dismissal: what payments are required?

Summary dismissal ends employment immediately, but understanding which payments and entitlements still apply is essential for employers.

What are the minimum hours for casual employees per shift?

Before cutting a casual shift short, make sure you know the minimum hours. Some industries set the bar much higher than others.

Enterprise agreement – can recruitment costs be deducted?

Can an enterprise agreement lawfully permit the deduction of recruitment costs from employees who resign shortly after commencing employment? This article examines the Fair Work Act limitations, relevant case law, and why such clauses are unlikely to be enforceable.

Driving Growth Through Strategic Innovation 

Unlock sustainable growth by making innovation a strategic, disciplined, and people-powered engine of your business. Discover how aligned leadership, customer insight, and structured execution turn ideas into lasting competitive advantage.

Extreme Weather and Employee Stand-Down: When Can Workers Be Sent Home Without Pay?

Extreme heat can halt work, but does it justify standing employees down without pay? Learn when employers can send staff home, what entitlements apply, and how awards, agreements, and policies shape your options.

What is the role of HR in succession planning?

With talent shortages tightening the labour market, succession planning has become critical, and HR is at the centre of building future-ready organisations.