Leadership & Strategy
Employment Hero strengthens APAC leadership for next phase of growth
James Keene, who joined in 2015 and led ANZ revenue, now leads our APAC business across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Read the full release.
Employment Hero CEO Calls for Australia to Build Sovereign AI Capability to Empower Local Workers and Businesses
Our CEO Ben Thompson says Australia should build a sovereign frontier AI lab, with every Australian sharing in the upside via super. Read the full release.
The AI Adoption Blueprint
What does it take to embed AI across an entire team? We’re sharing our training, our policies, and the lessons any business can apply.
How to get leadership buy-in for AI
AI is already in your workplace. Here’s how to make the case for AI and get buy-in from leadership for AI.
Your strategic guide to winning leadership buy-in for HR and payroll system change
Struggling to get sign-off on a new HR or payroll system? This guide walks you through everything you need to do.
The AI Advantage: HR’s Playbook For 2026
Unlock the AI advantage for HR in 2026. Learn real use cases, get expert insights and walk away ready to lead AI-powered people operations.
Your first 90 days as an HR manager: a complete 30-60-90 day plan
Starting as an HR manager? Follow this 30-60-90 day plan to build trust, set strategy and make an impact in your first three months.
Holdsworth Community achieves $400K in annual cost savings and total compliance confidence with Employment Hero
“I’ve been a CEO for the best part of the last nine years and I’ve never seen an employment platform like this. Employment Hero clearly has the customer in mind”
Free startup budget template for new business owners
Launch your business with confidence using our free startup budget template. Learn how to track costs, reduce spend and plan for growth from day one.
OKR template: How to set objectives and key results for your team
Download your free OKR template and learn how to set effective objectives and key results. Boost alignment, productivity and performance at work.
Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology category at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awards
17 Oct 2025 – Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Technology award, recognising innovation and leadership in HR technology.
Employment Hero Surpasses A$300M ARR
8 Oct 2025 – Employment Hero surpasses $300M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a major milestone in our mission to make employment easier worldwide.
The step-by-step guide to scaling your culture
Growing your business? Discover a step-by-step guide to building and maintaining your company culture that scales as you grow.
“Transformative impact” of Employment Hero recognised in the 25th Year of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards
26 May 2025 – Since its inception, Employment Hero has been on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone, driven by Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ben Thompson. Thompson has led the charge in creating a world-first Employment Operating System, that most recently includes a first-of-its-kind two-way talent marketplace, which fundamentally changes the way people hire and find jobs.
Employment Hero Surpasses $250M ARR, Accelerating its mission to make employment easier for small businesses
16 Feb 2025 – Employment Hero, the global leader in employment management solutions, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey, surpassing $250M (AUD) in annualised recurring revenue.








