Ben Thompson
Cracking the code on talent
Ben analyses the challenges created by the competitive employment market, highlighting the critical need for young talent in industries with ageing workforces
Employment Hero CEO Ben Thomson’s guide to cut through the competition in 2024
Here's how small businesses can stand out against large companies with bigger budgets and more perks
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill, must take into account real-time jobs and wages data
There is a material risk the Bill will lead to job destruction and increased inflation writes Ben Thompson, Co-founder and CEO of Employment Hero
Three ways small businesses can combat remote work obstacles
Since COVID-19, companies such as Twitter, Atlassian, Slack and Facebook have made headlines for letting their staff work remotely “forever.” So far, this policy has seemingly been exclusive to large companies with healthy HR budgets and a penchant for disruption. But what if remote-first work was more accessible? What if small business owners were empowered […]
HR essentials: Simple ways for SMEs to avoid falling foul of Australia’s workplace laws
Australian workplace law and employee exploitation is a topic that has received a lot of media attention in recent months. From million-dollar corporates to local franchises, it is an all-too common area for slip-ups, regardless of the size of the business. We’ve seen this become a recurring issue that has plagued high-profile names like 7-Eleven […]
The legal requirements of unpaid work
EI gives the small business community the opportunity to ask our employment experts their burning employment questions.
Are discrimination laws secretly hurting women?
Sheryl Sandberg’s recently published book “Lean In” has been described as the modern manifesto for women in the workplace.
Increased flexibility for Aussie workers?
Marissa Mayer imposed a blanket ban on Yahoo employees working from home. However, in Australia, flexible working options are becoming standard practice with proposed legislation in the pipeline.
4 tech trends your business needs to follow
The importance of using technology to improve your business can not be overstated and doesn’t necessarily require any major upheaval or stress.
Our business forecast for 2013
Australia’s economic conditions are predicted by some to take a downward turn in 2013, meaning employers large and small are growing anxious about an economic slump and the potential for China’s growth to go into reverse.
No more smoko?
Next month sees the start of plain packaging laws for all tobacco products sold in Australia. From December all tobacco must be sold in plain packets featuring no commercial logos.
Is zero tolerance of sexism achievable?
If zero tolerance for sexism is the new parliamentary standard, should it also be the standard for the typical Australian workplace?
Debunking major employment contract myths
Employment contracts are common practice and serve as a written agreement between employer and employee. Surprisingly, many employers still engage employees without any finalised terms of employment.
Five essential HR practices for growing businesses
A growing business makes for a minefield of procedure, best practice and legislative obligations. Whether the on-boarding new staff members or performing a fair dismissal check, the absence of certain HR structures leads to an unnecessary waste of time and money.
Employing foreign workers: What you need to know
So, you’ve heard about Gina Rinehart’s deal to bring 1715 temporary foreign construction workers to her Roy Hill mine, but what do you know about your own ability to employ foreign workers? You may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to be a mining magnate to access highly skilled foreign workers.
Is Australia prepared for a freelance revolution?
A freelance revolution is occurring all over the world. But are Aussie employers ready for the impact this trend will have on workplace laws? A lack of a clear cut definition for independent contractors could leave local businesses exposed to prosecution.