by Michelle Bink | Jun 30, 2026 | Learning + Skill Development, People Strategy, Recruitment + Talent Management
23% of employees actively disengaged at work globally1.5–2× annual salary, typical cost to replace a skilled employee57% of workers say unclear expectations affect their performance Despite global economic uncertainty, the labour market for skilled workers has refused...
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 | Mar 10, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, People Strategy
Keeping great employees is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. Recruitment costs are rising, competition for talent is intense, and employees have more options than ever before. Yet many organisations overlook one of the most powerful retention...
