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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...
The problem with band-aid solutions in HR
Late last year we made a strategic pivot at Focus HR. Not because the business wasn’t working. But because it was. In many ways, we had (and still have) a great little consulting business. We were working with good clients, doing meaningful work,...
When a resignation may not be a resignation
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...
The Honeymoon Period: Why New Employees Often Experience a Rollercoaster in Their First Weeks
Starting a new role is exciting. There’s fresh energy, new relationships and the sense of possibility that comes with a new opportunity. But what many employers don’t realise is that the first 6–8 weeks of a new job can feel like an emotional...
Most teams have goals. But do they agree how they work together?
Most teams have goals, deadlines and reporting lines. But far fewer teams take the time to define how they want to work together. A Team Charter is a simple but powerful way of setting out the shared expectations for how a team operates: how people...
Award Update: Default Super Fund Names have Changed
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...
When Dismissal and Mental Health Collide: What Employers Need to Know
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...
General Protections claims on the rise – what employers need to know
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...
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