HR Strategy

Claire Harrison discussing how to transition from corporate HR to consulting and build a successful HR consultancy business.

From Corporate to HR Consultancy: Building a Business — and a Life — on Your Own Terms

AHRI recently interviewed me for an article on my own journey — from a corporate HR career to founding and scaling an independent consultancy. It’s a question I’m asked constantly by HR professionals who sense there’s another way to use their expertise, and it’s the exact topic I’ll be unpacking in an AHRI webinar on […]

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Work design with AI framework showing collaboration between HR professionals and artificial intelligence tools to optimise departmental workflows.

Work design with AI: the three-bucket model (How to reimagine work at the department level, not just the job level)

Every organisation is at a different stage with AI. Some are experimenting with ChatGPT. Others are building agent workflows. But most are still asking the same fundamental question: where does AI actually fit into our work?  The answer isn’t about replacing people. It’s about rethinking how work gets done across a team, a department, or an entire function.  At Harrisons, we

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Two business professionals reviewing workplace compliance documents in a modern office ahead of major Australian employment law changes taking effect on 1 July 2026.

What’s changing on 1 July 2026 — and what to do about it before it lands

Every July brings a wave of workplace law changes. Most years you can absorb them with a payroll update and a quick policy review. 2026 is not that year.  The changes landing on 1 July 2026 are structural — not cosmetic. They alter how super is paid, how parental leave is funded, what counts as

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Top 11 HR Trends

Top 11 HR Trends for 2024-2025: What Employers Need to Know

The landscape of human resources continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics, and changing societal expectations. To stay competitive and foster a thriving workplace, organisations must adapt to emerging trends. Below, we explore the top HR trends for 2024-2025, their significance, and actionable recommendations for businesses to stay

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