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Balancing Performance Management and Mental Health

Performance management is essential for a business’s success, ensuring employees meet goals and contribute effectively to the company\’s objectives. However, managing underperformance can become a source of stress and anxiety for some, potentially impacting the employees\’ mental health. In 2022 the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice was released providing […]

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Employer’s Guide to Ensuring Workplace Safety During Extreme Summer Weather

As we gear up for the scorching summer months, the Bureau of Meteorology warns of potential challenges posed by extreme weather conditions. Employers have a critical role in ensuring that each employee can go home safely during this summer. Here\’s how you can prepare: Ensuring Employee Hydration to Combat Summer Heat With temperatures on the

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The Easter public holiday guide for Business

By Sarah Childs Just as we’re all getting into the rhythm of work for the year – BAM! – Easter comes right out of nowhere to throw a spanner in our works. While Easter is a lovely, relaxing 4-day long weekend for some, to others, it’s one of the busiest and biggest trading periods of

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Keeping up to date with Modern Award Changes using the new Fair Work Commissions API

By Renae Withoos How can this new technology help businesses remain compliant with Modern Award Changes? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is responsible for creating and maintaining Modern awards, which set out the minimum terms and conditions of employment for employees in particular industries or occupations. To make it easier for businesses and workers to

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Productivity During the Festive Season

After what seems like hyper-speed, 2023 is coming to a close. Did you know there\’s only 8.5 weeks until Christmas?! At this time of the year, employers should be thinking about how to effectively balance employee well-being with maximum productivity during the festive season. Here are 12 things that you can do to end the

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Candidate Ghosting

By Smita Menon You think you’ve found a great candidate and have scheduled them for their next interview, but they’re a no-show. You try to get in touch with them via follow up emails and texts. There’s nothing but crickets…..you’ve officially been ghosted! I am sure every employer these days is familiar with the term

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Cost-effective Recruitment Strategies

By Smita Menon The cost of hiring quality talent and ensuring lower employee turnover rates has skyrocketed in recent times. HR spends several hours drafting the ad, then more time contacting candidates, conducting interviews, reference checks, and so on, to find the ideal candidate. It\’s critical to have some cost effective recruitment strategies in place

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Does your business really need a HR Portal?

By Nina Pampel At Integrated HR, we are fortunate to work with business of all sizes and across all industries. Some of our clients use spreadsheets to record the employee lifecycle and general movement, and some have implemented sophisticated HR Information Management Systems (HRMIS). We recommend that any business with over 15 employees, or who

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The Truth About Working in HR

By Jade Little Since completing my degree in Human Resources from Griffith University in 2021, I can honestly say that university has prepared me for my career path into the human resources profession. However, I’ve learnt that human behaviour is extremely unpredictable and many surprises and challenges have popped up along the way that I

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Is the Great Resignation Coming and Are You Ready for It?

By Sarah Childs You may have heard that the “Great Resignation” has swept American business with 4.5 million Americans quitting their job in November 2021. So, is the “Great Resignation” going to happen in Australia as well? Unfortunately, the answer is likely to be “yes”, and it is expected to happen from March 2022 with

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Here’s what your business needs to know about Easter public holidays

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Is Your Job Advertisement Attracting Quality Candidates?

By Rhiam Mentis (IHR Intern) With unemployment rates at an all-time low and an 18.5% increase in job vacancies across Australia (ABS November 2021 quarter), many employers are struggling to attract quality candidates and hiring new staff to fill their positions. So, how can employers improve their recruitment strategies to attract more desirable candidates? Job

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