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🙋‍♂️ Should Australia embrace six weeks of annual leave? 🙋‍♀️ Could six weeks of annual leave be a better alternative to the four-day work week? The idea of increasing annual leave entitlements in Australia is gaining momentum, fueled by growing awareness of...

Maintaining work productivity while kids are on school holidays can be a challenge, but with proper planning and flexibility, you can strike a balance between work and family. Here are some tips to help you manage work during school holidays:...

Human Resources (HR) management is a vital component of any business, regardless of its size. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), effective HR management can play a critical role in achieving success. However, SMBs often face the challenge of deciding...

Some businesses do not have an established Human Resources department. That’s where we come in. In terms of being your inhouse recruitment and human resources firm that is. SJ Personnel are a missing piece in their puzzle. But WHO is...

The new ban on pay secrecy – what does it mean for employers? As of 7 December 2022 it is now against the law to include a pay secrecy clause (i.e. one forbidding an employee from discussing their pay) in...

Geelong Small Business Festival At Lessons Learned, we have assembled a stellar lineup of accomplished and successful business owners who are eager to share their wisdom and experiences. Brace yourself for an evening that will leave you motivated, inspired, and...

A guide to terminating casual employees. It’s important to really make sure that your employee is casual, before you decide to terminate them. If the worker is deemed to be a casual worker, and therefore cannot file for unfair dismissal,...

How to be a STAR during the recruitment process. As the hiring landscape becomes increasingly competitive, organizations strive to find the perfect candidate who not only possesses the necessary skills but also fits seamlessly into their company culture. In order...

We get asked these question all the time. How has HR changed since covid? How’s staff retention going? What’s the job market like? How do you handle metal health in the workplace? How do you handle staff that only want...