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From spreadsheets to hiring in 24 hours: Inside Hungry Jack’s workforce transformation

The fast-food giant has embraced digital tools in a major overhaul of its people management

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

HR leaders who receive job-specific training more confident in using AI

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

New survey highlights the crucial role of onboarding in staff retention

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Misalignment found between company investment and employee excitement on AI

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Employer argues variable hours and gaps prevent casual worker from claiming protection

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

Worker claims he was 'berated, bullied, and attacked' in meeting with his supervisor

Injured worker succeeds in breach of contract claim over how he was dismissed

Disciplinary policy in contract bound employer to follow it: High Court

'Alarming': Report finds a third of young workers underpaid

Report also uncovers widespread exploitation of young workers in Australia

New motherhood dilemma: Employer demands full-time return after parental leave

New mum's request for part-time work leads to unexpected workplace dispute

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

HR leaders who receive job-specific training more confident in using AI

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

New survey highlights the crucial role of onboarding in staff retention

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Misalignment found between company investment and employee excitement on AI

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Employer argues variable hours and gaps prevent casual worker from claiming protection

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

Worker claims he was 'berated, bullied, and attacked' in meeting with his supervisor

Injured worker succeeds in breach of contract claim over how he was dismissed

Disciplinary policy in contract bound employer to follow it: High Court

'Alarming': Report finds a third of young workers underpaid

Report also uncovers widespread exploitation of young workers in Australia

New motherhood dilemma: Employer demands full-time return after parental leave

New mum's request for part-time work leads to unexpected workplace dispute

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

HR leaders who receive job-specific training more confident in using AI

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

New survey highlights the crucial role of onboarding in staff retention

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Misalignment found between company investment and employee excitement on AI

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Employer argues variable hours and gaps prevent casual worker from claiming protection

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

Worker claims he was 'berated, bullied, and attacked' in meeting with his supervisor

LATEST NEWS

'It's the engagement that's blown me away': AP+ unlocks $8K-a-year savings per employee

AP+ currently reports a 100% recommendation score among users too

Why data management is an HR issue

Super shortfall: Australians lose $5.7 billion in entitlements

Parental leave language may hinder fathers' uptake, study warns

Starbucks orders four-day in-office work for employees

'Don't stand on the sidelines'

16 Jun 2025

AI is coming for payroll – here's why HR needs to get involved rather than watching from the sidelines

HR PRACTICE

'It's the engagement that's blown me away': AP+ unlocks $8K-a-year savings per employee

BY Emily Douglas 08 Jul 2025

AP+ currently reports a 100% recommendation score among users too

Change starts with vulnerability, says Youth Projects Chief People Officer

BY Ben Cartwright 04 Jul 2025

Angela Gaylard discusses the importance of authenticity when leading a team

POLL

Are employers all talk and no action when it comes to workplace diversity?

I'm not sure

Yes - enough talk!

No - discussion is key to success

From spreadsheets to hiring in 24 hours: Inside Hungry Jack’s workforce transformation

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

Injured worker succeeds in breach of contract claim over how he was dismissed

'Alarming': Report finds a third of young workers underpaid

New motherhood dilemma: Employer demands full-time return after parental leave

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

Injured worker succeeds in breach of contract claim over how he was dismissed

'Alarming': Report finds a third of young workers underpaid

New motherhood dilemma: Employer demands full-time return after parental leave

Training fails to keep pace with HR’s widespread AI use – report

More than one in three new hires have second thoughts during onboarding, report finds

Employers not backing up AI plans despite workforce enthusiasm – report

Worker's irregular schedule becomes central issue in dismissal case eligibility

Workplace trauma? Worker claims supervisor's bullying forced his resignation

LATEST NEWS

'It's the engagement that's blown me away': AP+ unlocks $8K-a-year savings per employee

Why data management is an HR issue

Super shortfall: Australians lose $5.7 billion in entitlements

Parental leave language may hinder fathers' uptake, study warns

Starbucks orders four-day in-office work for employees

PREMIUM

'Don't stand on the sidelines'

HR PRACTICE

'It's the engagement that's blown me away': AP+ unlocks $8K-a-year savings per employee

Change starts with vulnerability, says Youth Projects Chief People Officer

POLL

Are employers all talk and no action when it comes to workplace diversity?

TOP RESOURCES

Quiet achiever takes out 5-Star Employer of Choice Award

Calibrating Culture in the Age of Agility

Balancing Year-End Stress: Strategies for Managing Employee Well-being, Burnout and Retention