Covid-19 Resource Hub

We’ve pulled together essential resources to help employers, managers and HR specialists navigate the ongoing pandemic.

Featured Resources

Unpaid Leave Employee Agreement

Unpaid leave employee agreement template

Looking for an unpaid leave employee agreement template? Download this free template now!

Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Sentiment Report

Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Sentiment Report

We reached out to 1000 Australian workers to uncover vaccine sentiments at this critical time.

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The Hero Memo

We’re jumping on the mic to help you get the latest news, information and tips in under five minutes

A Manager's Guide to Boosting Employee Mental Wellbeing' by Employment Hero, featuring a table of contents and a cover page with an illustration of a person watering a flower, symbolizing support and growth

How to Improve Employee Mental Wellbeing: Full Guide

Learn how to encourage positive mental health in the workplace with these helpful tips for leaders.

Template: Ultimate employee wellness survey questions

100+ Employee Wellbeing Survey Questions (Free Template)

Our favourite survey questions that will help you form a dynamic workplace wellness program in 2022.

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R U OK? Day 2023: Nurturing employee wellbeing in the workplace

Learn strategies for nurturing employee wellbeing in the workplace this R U OK? Day and beyond.

Whitepapers and eBooks

The Employer’s Guide to Tackling Turnover

How To Reduce Staff Turnover: Free Guide For Employers

Learn about the effects of staff turnover and how to prevent it from happening in your business.

The Global Workforce Playbook

The Global Workforce Playbook For Employers

Are you ready to go global? We explore how SMBs can establish dynamic and effective global teams.

A guide to digitally upskilling teams

A guide to digitally upskilling teams

Help your staff prepare for the future by giving them the skills they need.

Engaging employees. A key competitive differentiator

The Ultimate Employee Engagement Guide

Learn how to engage your employees and improve business outcomes with our free whitepaper

How to Deal with Bad Managers in Your Team

How to deal with a bad manager in your team [Free eBook]

Learn some of the signs that you have a poor manager, and what actions you can take.

How to create a graduate program

How to Create a Graduate Program (Employers Guide)

Welcoming the next generation of graduates could give you the boost you’ve been looking for.

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Templates

How to run effective 1:1s with your team

One on One Meeting Template [Free Download + Guide]

This template walks you through what you need to know for effective 1:1’s

Flexible Working Policy Template

Flexible Working Policy Template [Free Download]

Flexible work is becoming incredibly popular, and businesses are looking to keep up with the trend

The Remote First Approach to Work

The Remote First Playbook (Free Guide for Employers)

As our world continues to change, we can expect to see the rise of remote-first approach to working.

COVID-19 Workplace Hygiene Policy Template

Workplace and Covid-19 hygiene policy template

Create a safe work environment with the help of this free, standardised workplace hygiene template.

Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Sentiment Report

Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Sentiment Report

We reached out to 1000 Australian workers to uncover vaccine sentiments at this critical time.

Two-page COVID-19 Employee Wellness Survey template by Employment Hero, featuring a list of survey questions and sections to assess employee well-being during the pandemic, with highlighted instructions for completion

Covid-19 employee wellness survey template

COVID-19 has been hard on your employees. Use this template to check in with them.

Two pages of an 'At Risk of Redundancy Notice Template' by Employment Hero, with highlighted sections for employer customization and detailed instructions for notifying employees

At risk of redundancy notice template

Use this template to warn employees they may be at risk of redundancy.

Two pages of an 'At Risk of Redundancy Notice Template' by Employment Hero, with highlighted sections for employer customization and detailed instructions for notifying employees

Redundancy notice letter free template

Download your copy of the redundancy notice letter free template from Employment Law Experts now.

Reduced Hours Agreement Template

Reduced Hours Agreement Template

If your organisation is being affected by COVID-19, this template can help you reduce staff hours.

Two pages of an 'At Risk of Redundancy Notice Template' by Employment Hero, with highlighted sections for employer customization and detailed instructions for notifying employees

End of stand down letter [Template for employers]

When is the best time to send out a notice to end stand down? Download this free template now.

Agreement for Salary Reduction Letter Template

Agreement for salary reduction letter template

Use this template if you find yourself asking staff to take a temporary salary reduction.

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Performance Improvement Plan Template [Free Download]

Download our performance improvement plan template to manage performance effectively.

Blogs

Unpaid Leave Employee Agreement

What employers need to know about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How can businesses avoid a Covid disaster? What do you do if your employee has Covid? We’ve got you.

Psychological Safety Survey Template

Psychological Safety Survey Questions (Free Template)

Want to know how psychologically safe your workplace is? This free survey will help assess your team

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How to support your employees during the Omicron wave

With heavy setbacks and uncertainty, what can we do to keep our teams feeling united and supported?

5 Steps to Plan Your Workforce Return Post COVID-19

5 Steps to a return to work plan post COVID-19

It’s time to start planning for a return to work after Covid-19, and there’s a lot to consider.

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11 Ways to Create a Happy Workplace

A happy employee is a productive employee. Here are 11 ways to foster happiness in the workplace.

11 Unique Ways to Celebrate and Appreciate Your Employees

12 unique ways to appreciate your employees

It’s time to celebrate and appreciate the people who keep your business going. Here’s how.

Remote Working Software: Does Your Business Need It?

Top 20 Remote Work Software For Virtual Teams

List of handy tools to make remote work easy and efficient for everyone.

How to Work from Home Like a Pro

14 Wellness Tips For Working From Home (+Free eBook)

Maximise the opportunities and advantages of working from home while staying healthy with these tips

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How To Support Working Parents: Full Guide

Create the best environment for working parents to improve your company culture and boost retention.

7 Ways to Manage Remote Employee Wellbeing

10 Ways to Support Remote Employee Wellbeing

Unpacking assessing and managing employee wellbeing remotely with fun and useful tips.

101 remote interview questions

Interview Questions To Ask Remote Workers

We’ve compiled 101 questions to help you find the best talent for your remote role.

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Remote Onboarding Checklist

Take your employee onboarding to the next level with this remote onboarding checklist.

7 ways to stay connected in social isolation

7 ways to stay connected in social isolation

Here are 7 things to try today to make sure the isolation doesn’t get the better of you.

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10 Covid-Friendly Office Christmas Party Ideas

As Omicron rears its ugly head, you might need a plan B for your festive celebrations.

Financial Wellbeing: The Secret Struggle Hurting Your Business

Employee Financial Wellbeing: The Secret Struggle Hurting Your Business

Financial wellbeing can be a struggle that hurts your business. Here’s how you can improve it.

7 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Leader

7 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Leader

By adopting these 7 suggestions, you’ll be ready to lead you and your team successfully.

9 Activities to Improve Company Culture When Working From Home

15 ways to stay connected virtually with coworkers

15 fun activities to stay connected with your colleagues virtually while working from home

8 ways to hit refresh on employee mindset in 2021

12 ways to hit refresh on employee mindset in 2024

How can leaders help their teams hit refresh on employee mindset for the new year?

How To Juggle WFH and Homeschooling

How To Juggle Working From Home and Homeschooling

Practical WFH tips maximising sanity while juggling work responsibilities with family time

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Australia’s employee financial wellness [Report]

How to Support Frontline Workers

How to Support Frontline Workers During COVID-19

Read this guide for ways to support and show appreciation for frontline workers.

How To Juggle WFH and Homeschooling

How To Develop Trust Amongst Your Team When Working Remotely

Looking for practical ways to build trust amongst your team in a remote work setting? Read on.

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How to set up a communication cadence for distributed teams

A communication cadence is one of the best ways to build and develop a remote team

Top 5 companies with workplace wellness programs

Top 5 Corporate Wellness Programs: Inspiring Workplace Examples

Design a world-class wellness program with inspiration from the top players.

Navigating Uncertainty: How to Adapt to a New Kind of Normal

How To Deal With Uncertainty At Work

Here are some helpful tips to manage stress and anxiety in these trying times.

Can Remote Company Culture Survive From Home?

How To Build A Remote Company Work Culture

As workplaces adopt remote work practices, how can you maintain company culture in a remote world?

How to Create Company Values

Complete Guide on How To Create Company Values

This guide will take you through how you can champion your company values in your business.

How to ask for a rent reduction during COVID-19

How to ask for a rent reduction during COVID-19

Considering asking for a rent reduction as a result of COVID-19? Here are a few tips to help.

Using an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your team through COVID-19

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support your team through

Learn more about employee assistance programs and ways to support employee mental health.

Dealing with unexpected news in a positive way

Even if you are not expecting it, life throws unexpected news at us all the time.

Support and resources for you and your business.

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