The 4 Australian Payroll Taxes Every Employer Needs to Know About

Australia’s Wage Theft as a Criminal Offence: What Employers Need to Know

As of 1 January 2025, wage theft in Australia is classified as a criminal offence. Employers must now navigate this new legal landscape to avoid severe penalties.  Wage theft, including underpayment of wages and withholding entitlements, has been a persistent issue. The new legislation aims to ensure fair treatment of employees and holds employers accountable… Read more »

Corinne Bot: Finalist in Two Categories at the 2024 French-Australian Excellence Awards

Announcement of Finalist Selection Polyglot Group is proud to announce that our CEO, Corinne Bot, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s French-Australian Excellence Awards 2024 in the Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Equality and High Impact Business & Leadership categories. Award Significance These awards are given for outstanding achievement by an enterprise led… Read more »

Polyglot Group Triumphs, Winning Two Awards at ADP Convention

Celebrating Excellence in Munich: Double Recognition for Our Team Last week, Michelle, our Global Head of Payroll Services, had the pleasure of attending a special event in Munich. We’re excited to share that she brought back two incredible awards on behalf of our team. We received a Certificate of Achievement for Performance Excellence, highlighting our dedication… Read more »

How To Cultivate Diversity In Your Business

What is diversity, and what does it really mean to the business world?   To put things simply, diversity is “the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; especially the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organisation.” Businesses are beginning to… Read more »

HR Safety Tips for Corporate Christmas Parties: A Case Study

As the festive season approaches, companies across Australia are eagerly preparing for their annual Christmas parties. These celebrations are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the year’s achievements and strengthen team bonds. However, without a clear understanding of internal company policies, these joyous occasions can sometimes take a dark turn. Consider the following scenarios: A company hosts… Read more »

6 Steps for Creating an Effective Workplace Code of Conduct

A workplace code of conduct is a roadmap for behaviour, a tool for shaping culture, and a shield against legal issues.  But how do you create a code that truly works? One that aligns with your company’s values, promotes a positive environment, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations? This is the challenge many business… Read more »

Employee Compensation & Benefits: The Complete Guide

Why Payroll Outsourcing is Great for Your Business

Each business is different from the next, from its size, goals and needs. But payroll is something that every business must manage and payroll outsourcing can prove to be highly beneficial.   You see it time and time again – internal payroll teams scrambling to ‘cross the t’s’ and ‘dot the i’s’ throughout the business… Read more »

Workplace Wellbeing – What Every Business Needs To Know

Workplace wellbeing is a hot-topic right now.   To understand why so many organisations are jumping on the bandwagon, we must first understand the meaning of the term “wellbeing”, and the benefits for businesses.    What is Wellbeing? The Oxford Dictionary defines wellbeing as “general health and happiness.” Put simply, wellbeing is an umbrella term to… Read more »