by focushr-team | Feb 9, 2026 | Resources
There have been recent updates to the default superannuation fund names listed in some modern awards and it’s important employers are across what’s changed. What’s changed? As part of the Fair Work Commission’s Review of superannuation clauses in modern awards, the...
by focushr-team | Feb 9, 2026 | Leadership, People
Managing underperformance is never easy but it becomes significantly more complex when mental health issues are part of the picture. Two Fair Work Commission (FWC) cases from last year highlight the growing legal and practical risks for employers when performance...
by focushr-team | Feb 9, 2026 | Resources
General Protections (GP) claims continue to rise at a pace that is outstripping other Fair Work Commission (FWC) applications, prompting procedural changes from both the Commission and the Federal Court. Over the past five years, GP dismissal-related applications have...
by focushr-team | Feb 9, 2026 | Leadership
In the midst of all the discussion about AI, a recent client email offered a timely reminder. After Jess had supported a client through a tricky issue, the client replied with a simple line: “Thank you Jess. It’s fairly evident that Google and ChatGPT are definitely...
by focushr-team | Jan 13, 2026 | People
Probation periods often get treated as a box to tick: contracts signed, forms completed, review done. But when handled well, probation can be one of the most powerful tools you have to build strong performance and a positive workplace culture. Those first few months...
