by Paulette | Oct 11, 2026 | HR Musings, Managing People
BACKED INTO A CORNER SERIES | No. 2 The Certificate That Arrives the Day After a Performance Talk When you raise performance and stress leave follows: what the Fair Work Act really asks of you, and how to keep both the person and the business safe. By Paulette...
by Paulette | Jun 30, 2026 | HR Musings, Workplace Culture
Can Gamification Work in a Small Business? (And Is It Worth the Effort?) By Paulette McCormack · Fresh HR Insights Short version: yes, it can — but probably not in the way you’re picturing. When most people hear “gamification”, they think points, badges and a...
by Paulette | Jun 25, 2026 | HR Musings, Legislation Updates
Compensation cap rises to $95,050: what changes for your business on 1 July If you employ people in Australia, this Wednesday matters. From 1 July 2026, the maximum compensation for an unfair dismissal claim climbs to $95,050, the high-income threshold lifts to...
by Paulette | Jun 12, 2026 | HR Musings, HR Solutions
AI in HR: A Helpful Tool, Not a Replacement for People By Paulette McCormack | Fresh HR Insights I’ve been thinking a lot about artificial intelligence lately, and not in the “the robots are coming for our jobs” way that fills the headlines. The question that...
