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 »

Lunar New Year 2025: What to Expect This Chinese New Year

Wednesday, 29th February 2025 marks the beginning of the new lunar year. This year will be the Year of the Snake, the sixth of all zodiac animals. This period stands out for its wisdom, mystery, and transformation, emphasising introspection, strategic planning, and personal growth. It invites a year of resilience, adaptability, and deep connections among friends… Read more »

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 »