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Your Practical Guide To Better HR Foundations For 2026 

People are at the heart of every successful business. With the right foundations in place, managers can lead with greater confidence, employees understand what’s expected, and businesses are better positioned to attract, retain, and develop great people.

Our 2026 HR Essentials Guide brings together practical guidance, self-assessments, and actions to help you review the fundamentals, identify areas for attention, and prioritise your next steps.

Our 2026 guide covers:

  • Recent Workplace Changes
  • National Employment Standards
  • Modern Awards
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employment Policies
  • Managing Underperformance
  • Termination of Employment

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What Our 2026 HR Essentials Guide Covers...

Recent Workplace Changes

Keep Pace With Change


Workplace requirements continue to evolve. From the Right to Disconnect and psychosocial hazards to parental leave and superannuation changes, understand the recent developments employers should have on their radar and the practical steps you can take in response.

National Standards

Check Your Foundations


The National Employment Standards establish minimum employee entitlements that every Australian employer needs to understand. Review the fundamentals, assess whether your current practices remain compliant, and identify where greater clarity or consistency may be needed.

Modern Awards

Get The Details Right


With more than 100 Modern Awards in operation, determining coverage, classifications, pay rates, allowances, and other conditions can be complex. Use the guide to review the areas where seemingly small errors can create significant risk over time.

Employment Contracts

Create Greater Certainty


Well-structured employment contracts help establish clear expectations and protect both your business and your employees. Explore what your contracts should cover and the practical steps you can take to ensure they remain current and appropriate for different employment arrangements.

Employment Policies

Turn Policy Into Practice


Employment policies should do more than meet legislative requirements. They can support consistency, clarify expectations, reinforce workplace culture, and help managers respond appropriately when issues arise. Review what should be in place and how to make your policies meaningful in practice.

 

Performance & Termination

Manage Difficult Issues Well


Performance concerns and termination decisions can be challenging for managers and carry significant consequences when handled poorly. Understand the importance of clear expectations, early intervention, procedural fairness, and equipping leaders to manage difficult conversations confidently.

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