by Michelle Bink | Aug 5, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, HR Compliance + Governance, People Strategy, Recruitment + Talent Management
In today’s employment market, salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain great employees. While competitive pay remains important, many employees are asking a different question before accepting—or staying in—a role: “What else does this...
by Michelle Bink | Jun 23, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance
Every new financial year brings change. But 1 July 2026 is not a routine update, it is a structural shift in how Australian employers are expected to operate. Superannuation, parental leave, workplace safety codes, flexible working rights, and award rates are all...
by Michelle Bink | Apr 17, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance
When was the last time you reviewed your HR policies? If your answer is “a while ago” or “when we first created them,” you’re not alone. Many businesses fall into the trap of treating HR policies as a one-and-done task, something to tick off and file away. But in...
by Michelle Bink | Apr 7, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance, Recruitment + Talent Management, Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence was supposed to fix recruitment. Faster screening. Better matches. Less bias. More efficiency. Instead, many HR leaders are now facing a different reality: more applications, less clarity, increased risk, and growing regulatory pressure. What...
by Michelle Bink | Jan 19, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance, People Strategy
January is more than just a new calendar year; it’s a critical reset point for employers. While many businesses rush straight back into operations, the smartest organisations take time to review, realign and reset their people practices. Getting HR right at the start...
by Michelle Bink | Jan 9, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance
Workplace health and safety has evolved, and if your business hasn’t updated how it manages psychosocial risks, you could be exposing your people and organisation to serious harm and compliance risk. A Psychosocial Risk Management Plan is no longer “best practice,”...
