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Ending a casual employment relationship is not as simple as many employers assume, as shown by a number of recent FWC rulings.

When does ending casual employment constitute a dismissal? - HRM online A recent FWC case highlights the fine line between dismissing a casual employee and the employment relationship coming to a natural end.

A workplace wellbeing expert explains how HR can distinguish between the discomfort that comes from challenging employees with genuine psychosocial risks.

How to differentiate between stress, stretch and psychosocial risk - HRM online As employers grow more aware of psychosocial risk, how can HR help teams delineate between feeling stretched versus feeling unsafe?

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The factors that drive people to leave are often more complex than money, say these experts.

4 reasons why employees quit their jobs - HRM online Curious about why employees quit? Understand the various push-pull factors that influence an employee's decision to switch jobs.

This organisation embraced an ‘ultra-hybrid’ way of working as part of its AHRI Award-winning employee experience strategy. Here’s how its HR team led the charge to transform employee engagement.

Embracing 'ultra-hybrid working' levelled up this organisation's employee experience - HRM online Technology company OneStop turned its attention to 'ultra-hybrid working' for its revamped employee experience strategy.

This organisation’s innovative digital-first wellbeing strategy boosted employee retention by 10% and contributed to 85% of its workforce calling it a great place to work. Here’s how they did it.

How a digital-first wellbeing strategy helped this business boost year-on-year retention by 10% - HRM online A digital-first wellbeing strategy can help frontline employees engage with mental and physical health resources on their own terms.

A leader with lived experience of ADHD shares helpful tips to create a flexible onboarding process for neurodivergent employees.

Tips to create a more inclusive onboarding experience for neurodivergent employees - HRM online A DEI expert shares his advice for creating effective and inclusive onboarding and support plans for neurodivergent employees.

Are you constantly stuck in ‘fix-it’ mode? Adopting a coaching mindset can help HR practitioners avoid defaulting to providing solutions as the first port of call and reposition HR as strategic advisors. A coaching expert shares tips on how to start.

How to move from 'fix-it' mode into a coaching mindset - HRM online Adopting a coaching mindset can transform HR practitioners into strategic connectors who empower others while navigating complex workplace challenges.

Can an employee’s visa status impact the outcome of an unfair dismissal case? And how are dismissal cases handled differently in small businesses? A recent FWC ruling involving a migrant worker sacked for refusing an off-the-clock task raises some important HR questions.

Employee awarded almost $25K after dismissal for refusing off-the-clock task - HRM online A dance instructor was awarded nearly $25,000 in compensation after his unfair dismissal for refusing to take out the rubbish between shifts.

After swathes of complex workplace legislative change in recent years, 2025 will be about putting these changes into practice. Here are some of the key things for HR practitioners to consider.

6 Australian employment law trends to stay across in 2025 - HRM online After two years of significant legislative changes, 2025 will likely be about putting these changes into practice and ensuring compliance.

When mental health concerns are involved in misconduct investigations, HR must walk a fine line between empathy and procedural fairness.

How to navigate misconduct investigations involving mental health challenges - HRM online What happens when mental health issues intersect with allegations of misconduct? Here’s how HR can balance empathy with procedural fairness.

Strong leadership starts with great people strategies. Discover how this leader leveraged her HR background and expertise to thrive in an executive leadership position.

How to turn HR expertise into leadership and boardroom influence - HRM online With a foundation in HR, Rebecca Woods FCPHR leveraged her expertise to enter senior leadership and board roles.