Keep up to Date with 2025 Public Holidays in Spain

Spain observes and celebrates a sizeable number of holidays throughout the year. Most of these, however, are regional holidays, celebrated only by a select few provinces or even cities.     Should your foreign business have a presence in Spain, it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from an HR compliance… Read more »

Keep up to Date with 2025 Public Holidays in France

France observes and celebrates many holidays throughout the year, whether religious holidays, seasonal holidays, or national holidays relevant to the history of France. Should your foreign business have a presence in France, or you’re interested in learning more about French culture it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from an HR… Read more »

Keep up to Date with 2025 Public Holidays in Australia

In Australia, there are 8 national public holidays observed as part of the National Employment Standards (NES) that underpin employment throughout the country.   In addition to these key dates, some states and territories also have additional regional public holidays or substitute public holidays. Substitute public holidays mean that if a public holiday falls on… Read more »

Employee Experience: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Not to be confused with employee engagement; employee experience refers to the employee’s perception of their company during every step of the employee lifecycle.   Employee experience is the overarching feel of your organisation. Unlike employee engagement, employee experience is deep-rooted, shaping your brand’s identity and guiding your employees.  The problem with employee experience is… Read more »

Succession Planning and How It Can Benefit Your Business

Succession planning needs to be well thought out and strategic, so that you have a clear point of reference and execution when an existing position becomes vacant.   It’s an inevitable truth that employees will eventually leave your business, for either voluntary or involuntary reasons. Without a plan in place to manage the changes which… Read more »

Best Practices for Corporate Gift-Giving: Ensuring Ethical and Impactful Choices

As the festive season approaches, businesses worldwide are gearing up for the much-anticipated “silly season.” Amidst end-of-year reviews and strategic marketing plans, one crucial aspect takes center stage: corporate gift-giving. Choosing the perfect gift can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. What truly constitutes the ideal corporate gift? Whether you’re steering… Read more »

All You Need to Know About Employment Contracts in Australia

How HR Can Foster Safe & Inclusive Holiday Celebrations

Work parties are a fun way to reward staff and celebrate the end of another year. But sometimes the ‘silly’ season can quickly head south. Getting people together away from their normal workspace – particularly if you add alcohol to the mix – can be a recipe for trouble if you’re not careful. In this… Read more »

Waving Stereotypes Goodbye for a Gender Equal Workforce in Australia

The age-old question of gender equality in the workforce endures to the present day. But will we be able to make progress for equal representation if men and women do away with traditional roles and stigma?   The short answer? Well, there isn’t one. But this is where it gets interesting.   At A Glance… Read more »

How to Hire For Your Business

Hiring is one of the most important business decisions you can make. And getting it wrong can be costly, especially for small- to medium-sized businesses, so it’s important to know how to hire for your business.   Bringing in a new person will always affect a company’s direction, success and culture, hence it pays to… Read more »