The Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) is commonly misunderstood in enterprise bargaining. With the recent introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022, there are a number of changes to the BOOT. The purpose of this article is to assist those involved in enterprise bargaining to better understand the practical impacts of the BOOT in enterprise bargaining negotiations.

Jacinda Ardern recently resigned as the Prime Minister of New Zealand.  Listening to her resignation speech, I shed a tear.  I know that I would not be alone. 

Shhhh your secret is safe with me - especially when it comes to what you are paid. Promoting gender equality, secure work and pay transparency are some of the key focus areas of the Government’s new IR reforms. Are you prepared? Our article offers some practical recommendations and advice so you can get a head start on making changes to prepare for these significant industrial relations reforms.

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Beyoncé is singing about it in her recent hit ‘Break My Soul’, but while it might be on Queen B’s radar, burnout is commonly misunderstood and in some cases—ignored.

As we continue to adapt to new ways of working, there’s a need for organisations to find ways to keep people connected.

UPDATE: Why creating a wellbeing culture is so important right now

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HR leaders play a unique role in our organisations. Understanding what makes HR leadership so unique is important for both HR and non-HR leaders to understand, so they can work together to progress the people agenda.

Everyone is talking about the WPI at the moment, but what is it really telling us about wage growth?

The pandemic made HR an organisation’s most important asset, according to our Founder Sarah Queenan who wrote this article for HRM Online - the offical news site of the Australian HR Insitute. So what’s next for the people function?

Leaders operating at all levels currently have an opportunity to apply hope-based leadership to inspire the growth of people and lift the current focus beyond the immediate fear associated with the pandemic.

Sarah Queenan offers some tips for HR professionals to help coach their managers and leaders to adopt a people-first mindset and develop critical HR skills.