Australian HR Institute

26/02/2025

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

A recent FWC case highlights the fine line between dismissing a casual employee and the employment relationship coming to a natural end.

25/02/2025

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

As employers grow more aware of psychosocial risk, how can HR help teams delineate between feeling stretched versus feeling unsafe?

24/02/2025

Reminder: AHRI page Deactivation

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21/02/2025

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

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

20/02/2025

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.

Technology company OneStop turned its attention to 'ultra-hybrid working' for its revamped employee experience strategy.

19/02/2025

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.

A digital-first wellbeing strategy can help frontline employees engage with mental and physical health resources on their own terms.

18/02/2025

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

A DEI expert shares his advice for creating effective and inclusive onboarding and support plans for neurodivergent employees.

17/02/2025

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.

Adopting a coaching mindset can transform HR practitioners into strategic connectors who empower others while navigating complex workplace challenges.

13/02/2025

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.

A dance instructor was awarded nearly $25,000 in compensation after his unfair dismissal for refusing to take out the rubbish between shifts.

12/02/2025

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.

After two years of significant legislative changes, 2025 will likely be about putting these changes into practice and ensuring compliance.

10/02/2025

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

What happens when mental health issues intersect with allegations of misconduct? Here’s how HR can balance empathy with procedural fairness.

10/02/2025

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

With a foundation in HR, Rebecca Woods FCPHR leveraged her expertise to enter senior leadership and board roles.