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• Employee recognition has dropped significantly year-on-year, driving widespread disengagement and reduced productivity • Only 23% of employees feel meaningfully recognised at work, with over half recognised just a few

Western Australia (WA) recorded the highest wage growth in the country, with a 5.6% year-on-year surge in July, surpassing the national average of 4.6%. The mining, construction and trade sectors

Our lawyer John Dasey and I work with numerous organisations on their HR Legal and HR Team performance. Lately, we’ve noticed something quite concerning. An uptick in General Protections claims!

The Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in favour of a Westpac employee highlights significant risks for employers managing flexible work arrangements and return-to-office policies. The Case A Westpac worker successfully

INSIGHT Treat your digital footprint like a permanent CV: accurate and aligned with your values that you are willing to live with and will have an impact on your future

When following the Code helped a small business owner justify dismissing his employee. Insights and learnings you can adopt in your business… THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ADVICE – CONTACT US

The unemployment rate rose to 4.5 per cent in September 2025, up from 4.3 per cent in August—the highest rate since November 2021 Unemployment rate up to 4.5% Both unemployment

Taft v Go Home Lifestyle Products [2025] FWC 2014: A casual employee was recently dismissed after returning from holiday when her employer accessed her emails and discovered she was searching

A wave of new research in 2025 signals that the engagement crisis in today’s workplace isn’t just affecting front-line workers—it’s hitting leaders hardest. Almost half (47%) of all managers consider