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a woman in a job interview looking unhappy
March 24, 2025
Our updated Employer Interview Guide features a section called "You Can't Ask That," which helps hiring managers understand the recent changes to the Fair Work Act concerning protected attributes.
man and woman signifying gender pay gap
March 19, 2025
Australia's gender pay gap is slowly shrinking, with 56% of employers reducing the gap. However, significant progress is still needed, especially in male-dominated industries.
Business leaders discussing the issue of wage theft.
November 15, 2024
In today's complex regulatory environment, compliance with wage and entitlement laws is crucial. Nick Wakeling delves into employers' legal obligations under the Fair Work Act.
A woman with muscular distrophy sitting at a desk.
September 25, 2024
Last month, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) released a guide to help employers capture disability data safely and respectfully. Here we discuss the issue, including a SAP case study.
August 28, 2024
AI is impacting almost every industry, recruitment is no exception. Here we discuss the issue of AI bias in recruitment, and provide guidelines to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
August 25, 2024
Eligible Australian employees now have the right to disconnect from employment related contact outside of work hours. Several factors must be considered, read more here.
July 31, 2024
The impact of new employment legislation on the engagement of casual employees and independent contractors, and the implementation of the new ‘Right to Disconnect’.
Spotlight on workplace relations
June 26, 2024
Why do organisations find managing complaints difficult? We look at common reasons issues occur and escalate in the context of bullying and sexual harassment.
Umbrellas by the sea representing protected attributes in the Fair Work Act
May 30, 2024
We will explore the latest protected attributes in Australia and their implications under the Fair Work Act, including breastfeeding, gender identity, and intersex status.
questions marks representing job interview questions
May 2, 2024
In the second instalment of our interview series, we focus on mastering interview questions to showcase your skills, experience, and personality and help you secure the role.
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