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IR Unpacked Event: Your Invitation to Learn What Employers Need to Know
Over the past 12 months, the industrial relations landscape hasn’t just shifted—it’s accelerated. We’re seeing more claims, broader interpretations of employee rights, and growing uncertainty among employers about where the line actually sits. For...
From Global Conflict to Local Cost Pressures: The Legal Shift in Transport Pricing
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen up oil prices escalate around the world. In Australia, the impact was felt straight away. Diesel and petrol prices jumped, which hit anyone relying on transport across all industries within Australia. To...
Navigating Uncertainty: Supporting Your People Through Job Loss Anxiety
Right now, many Australian workers are feeling a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. Recent data shows a noticeable drop in consumer confidence, alongside a rise in concerns about job security. Even in businesses that are stable and...
What happens when leaders have space to think
Recently, I had the pleasure of working one-on-one with a leader in our Leadership Coaching Program. Over a period of 6 months, we explored DiSC in detail, talked through challenges, and worked through tools, tips and approaches to use in different...
Introducing Sienna Ahern – Reception & Administration Support
In many ways, the client experience starts well before any formal advice is given—shaped by the way a business communicates, responds and supports people day-to-day. Sienna Ahern, our Reception & Administration Support, plays a key role in...
Introducing Shae Holman – Head of Employee & Industrial Relations
As the employment law landscape continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly needing advice that is not only technically sound, but clear, practical and easy to apply. Shae Holman, Focus HR’s Head of Employee & Industrial Relations, brings...
Introducing Karla Barrett – Head of HR – Advisory Services
In today’s environment, HR advice needs to be more than technically correct - it needs to be practical, timely and grounded in the realities of running a business. Karla Barrett, Focus HR’s Head of HR - Advisory Services, brings a perspective...
Building Confident Leaders (without the guesswork)
In many of the businesses we work with, leadership doesn’t start with a formal title. It starts when a great team member steps up. They’re reliable. They know the work. They’ve earned trust. And then suddenly — they’re managing people. Having...
Can You Legally Reduce Employee Pay?
Pay equity is firmly on the agenda for many organisations and for good reason. But as pressure builds to act quickly, it’s important to remember that not all solutions are risk-free. A recent case has highlighted just how tricky this space can be....
When the Cost of Getting to Work Becomes a Barrier
Rising fuel prices are starting to show up in the workplace in a very real way. We’re increasingly hearing from clients that employees are raising concerns about the cost of simply getting to work. For some, this is leading to financial stress and...
Starting strong: helping new hires understand your team from day one.
We recently welcomed three new team members to Focus HR. Like most organisations, our onboarding includes introducing our new colleagues to our systems, processes, and the work we do. But we also like to do something a little different - spending...
Focus HR Is Growing – Here’s Why
If you’ve been keeping an eye on LinkedIn or the job boards recently, you may have noticed Focus HR advertising a little more than usual. That’s no accident - we’re expanding! Over the coming weeks we’ll be announcing a number of new additions to...
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