Small Australian businesses can foster fun and camaraderie among employees through a variety of low-cost, engaging activities that build team spirit and break the routine. Based on our experience supporting SMEs, here are some ideas that work: Themed Dress-Up DaysRun lighthearted days like “Throwback Thursday” or “Sports Fan Day” to let staff express personality and…
Australia’s small business landscape is thriving, with 2.5 million small businesses representing 97.3% of all Australian enterprises.[1] These businesses employ over 5 million people, contributing 42% of the private sector workforce.[2] Yet despite their economic significance, most small business owners face a common challenge: managing human resources effectively without breaking the bank. The Small Business…
Employment Hero: The Smart HRIS Choice for Australian Small Businesses If you’re searching for a free or cost effective HRIS (Human Resources Information System), chances are you’ve come across Employment Hero. As an Australian built, cloud based HR and payroll platform, it’s designed to simplify people management for small and medium businesses and HR Excellence…
Australian small businesses, especially those with fewer than 50 staff are facing a new era of workplace regulation and enforcement. Recent actions by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) highlight the risks and responsibilities for business owners, with retail, food and hospitality, finance and professional services and entertainment industries increasingly in the spotlight. At HR Excellence…
From 1 July 2025, the Fair Work Commission is raising the National Minimum Wage to $24.94 per hour (or $948 per week). Modern Award wages will also increase by 3.5 percent across the board(Fair Work Commission – Annual Wage Review 2024–25). For small to medium businesses, this is not just an admin update. It is…
If you think HR is just recruitment and terminations, you’re missing 90% of what actually drives your business forward. Human Resources (HR) – often rebranded as People & Culture in modern organisations is sometimes jokingly referred to as the department of ‘hiring and firing.’ In many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), HR is perceived as…
