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Introduced to parliament on the 9 December 2020, the Industrial Relations Reforms – Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery package aims to amend the Fair Work Act. In classic 2020 style, Covid-19 was the catalyst for delivering this collection of reforms, which could mark the first update to Australia’s Industrial Relations laws …

One in two Australians have reported feeling more lonely since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This is a considerable increase from one in four Australians in 2018. So what do these statistics tell us? They highlight the importance of relationships to our mental wellbeing. Humans are social beings. Whether it’s face-to-face …

Happy NAIDOC 2020!  From the 8-15 of November, events and activities are happening across Australia to celebrate Indigenous culture. NAIDOC is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities that celebrate and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. If you’re new to NAIDOC Week, learn more about …

   COVID-19 has changed our world at work forever. It’s taught us that business operations are not confined by borders. It’s taught us that geographic location shouldn’t be a factor when it comes to recruiting and hiring the best talent for your business, and it’s taught …

When it comes to creating a safe workplace, employers have a duty of care. But more often than not, this safety stays amongst the physical, mental and wellbeing pillars. While these areas of safety are all vital to creating a positive and harmonious workplace, it seems as though one important …

Employment Hero’s Chief People Officer, Alex Hattingh, recently shared a masterclass on how to transition to a remote or hybrid workforce with Business Chicks, Australia’s largest and most influential community for women. As a remote-first advocate, Alex has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to implementing flexible …

As the workforce continues to undergo digital transformation, new HR trends follow suit. With HR tech like Employment Hero giving you the opportunity to free up time, it’s no wonder that companies are investing in HR software to increase productivity. This means you can focus on doing the things …

We know that HRIS can help support a flexible workplace and solve some major pain points within multiple different companies and industries. But don’t take our word for it. Here are three stories from some real Employment Hero clients and how we helped their businesses’ with HRIS. F45 on …

Not to be biased… but at Employment Hero have created the easiest onboarding process ever.  I joined the Employment Hero marketing team over 3 months ago and was pleasantly surprised at how easy the entire process of recruiting, onboarding and induction was compared to previous jobs. Once I received the call …

As we look towards a post-COVID-19 future, it’s likely your business will need to start recruiting. If you were fortunate enough to receive the JobKeeper payment which rolled out in March and will be ongoing until September this year, you might have been able to retain the majority of …