How to Improve Attendance and Shift Filling with a Holistic Employee Benefit
A Holistic Benefit That Actually Fills Shifts: Rethinking Employee Attendance in Australia The scene is all too familiar for managers in hospitality, retail, and healthcare. It’s 8:00 AM on a busy day, and a crucial shift remains unfilled. The phone calls go to voicemail. The text messages are left on “read”. This is not just […]
Supporting Our Own: The Untapped Potential of Family-Friendly Workplaces in Australia
How Australian Businesses Can Strengthen Their Workforce by Supporting Working Parents’ Financial and Family Wellbeing Australia’s economic landscape is constantly evolving, but one thing remains constant: our people are our greatest asset. Yet, for a significant portion of our workforce, the daily juggle between work and family life, particularly the exorbitant cost of childcare, is […]
Build an Employer Brand That Attracts and Keeps Top Talent
How Australian Employers Can Turn Authenticity, Flexibility, and Financial Wellbeing into a Competitive Talent Advantage In today’s tight Australian labour market, a well-crafted employer brand is essential. As companies compete for top talent, how your organisation is perceived as an employer can make all the difference in attracting the right people and keeping them engaged […]
The Link Between Financial Wellbeing and Mental Health
Why Financial Security Is the Missing Piece in Australia’s Mental Health Conversation Australians are feeling the pinch. With living costs climbing faster than wages, many households are struggling to cover everyday expenses. This growing financial pressure is not just an economic issue. It has become one of the leading drivers of mental health challenges across […]
Building a Future-Ready EVP: Why Talent Stays Where They Feel Valued
How Australian Employers Can Redefine Employee Value Through Authenticity, Wellbeing, and Pay Flexibility Australia’s labour market is more competitive than ever. With skill shortages, evolving employee expectations, and heightened pressure on organisations to differentiate themselves, Employee Value Proposition (EVP) has become a strategic necessity rather than a HR buzzword. An EVP encapsulates the unique set […]
Gen Z Isn’t Waiting: How Employers Need to Adapt to the New Workforce Reality
Gen Z Isn’t Waiting: How Employers Need to Adapt to the New Workforce Reality Generation Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, are no longer just interns or fresh graduates. They now make up nearly 27 percent of the global workforce and are rapidly reshaping workplace expectations. In Australia, this generation is entering […]
The Future of Payroll: From Batch Processing to On-demand Pay
The Future of Payroll: From Batch Processing to On-demand Pay For over a century, payroll has followed a familiar rhythm. Employers calculate hours, process pay runs, and issue wages in batches every fortnight or month. Employees plan their lives around these cycles, often anxiously awaiting payday. But in a digital-first economy, where services are increasingly […]
Pay Advances vs Earned Wage Access: What Australian Employers Should Know
Pay Advances vs Earned Wage Access: What Australian Employers Should Know With the rising cost of living, many Australian employers are exploring ways to support staff by enabling earlier access to wages. Two approaches are common: traditional pay advances and modern Earned Wage Access (EWA). Here’s what to consider. Administrative Burden and Efficiency Pay Advances: […]
Pay Advances vs Earned Wage Access: Key Considerations for Aussie Employers
Pay Advances vs Earned Wage Access: Key Considerations for Aussie Employers More and more Aussie employers recognise the need to help employees access their pay early as a result of the high cost of living. In order to do this many businesses now offer some form of pay advance prior to the set payday. Traditionally, […]