by focushr-team | Apr 13, 2026 | Leadership
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 difficult conversations....
by focushr-team | Apr 13, 2026 | Resources
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. An organisation...
by focushr-team | Apr 13, 2026 | Resources
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 impacting mental...
by focushr-team | Apr 13, 2026 | People
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 time talking...
by focushr-team | Mar 10, 2026 | Resources
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has highlighted an important reminder for employers: not every resignation can be accepted at face value. (Access the decision here). In this case, an employee was awarded more than $33,000 in compensation after the FWC...
