HR Leader’s top articles of 2023

As we draw near the end of 2023, what better time to jump into the top articles of the year.

A variety of workplace news and discussions were covered in 2023. Here are the top 10 performers:

10. New workplace entitlements coming into effect next month

Another bout of workplace laws is set to kick off on 1 August. Learn how they’re set to impact you and your business.

9. Unpaid labour: The invisible barrier to equity

Over recent weeks, I’ve been fortunate enough to attend various sessions spotlighting the amazing achievements of women and engage in rich discussions about, as one speaker boldly put it, “how far we haven’t come” on gender equality. This got me thinking.

8. New anti-discrimination protections in the Fair Work Act

Effective since 7 December 2022, the discrimination provisions contained in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) have been amended to include three new grounds of protection against discrimination, including “breastfeeding”, “gender identity”, and “intersex status”. So, it’s now against the law to act, because of these attributes, against an employee or prospective employee.

7. ‘The recruitment industry has died, never to be resuscitated’

Recruitment is a key component of any organisation. There are some who believe the need for external recruitment agencies is dying, however.

6. What HR needs to be wary of in next 12 months

The next 12 months will be a critical time for HR professionals. Here are the biggest trends you need to look out for.

5. Most desired employers for 2023 revealed: What’s their secret?

The most sought-after organisations to work for in 2023 were revealed, with government jobs dominating the list.

4. Hybrid work is here to stay, but it needs some rebalancing

Australia has almost reached a three-year milestone of embracing that work can happen from outside of the office. COVID-19 lockdowns enforced the move to remote work, supported by technology tools. Now, we are starting to better understand how hybrid working can improve outcomes and better align with how we work.

3. Australia’s most inclusive employers revealed

This week is Inclusion at Work Week, so there’s no better time to discuss the nation’s most inclusive workplaces, which have just been revealed by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA).

2. 5 reasons to invest in high-quality HR software

From hiring staff and tracking performance to managing payroll and leave requests, a comprehensive software solution can be a game changer for your business.

1. Bullying and harassment in workplaces are killing people

Some individuals do not seem to understand the gravity of this issue.

Jack Campbell

Jack is the editor at HR Leader.