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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Mental health in the workplace is no longer a “nice to have” conversation — it is a business-critical priority. In a recent HR Bites webinar, I explored the role of Mental Health First Aid at Work within a broader workplace mental health strategy, and the practical steps employers can take to manage psychological risk, meet
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The concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has been in play for more than 30 years and has been very heavily studied during that time. We know that individuals with good emotional intelligence generally have better health, a better career, are seen as more trustworthy, achieve higher performance, productivity and profitability than individuals that do not.