Kate Neilson

Sydney

Editor at HRmonthly

Senior Editor at Mahlab

Editor at @hrmeditor

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Q&A with the new Workplace Relations Minister outlining the government's upcoming agenda

4 days ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

HRM sat down with the new Minister of Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to learn what’s on the government’s agenda for the upcoming term. The Australian Government’s workplace reform agenda has been one of the most ambitious in a generation. From the criminalisation of wage theft to the right to disconnect and broader protections for casual workers, the past three years have been a whirlwind of change for businesses.
Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of right to disconnect

1 week ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

The first public test of the right to disconnect legislation is drawing close attention from business leaders – particularly with small businesses set to come under the new rules from August 2025. A Queensland teacher is seeking nearly $800,000 in compensation from her former employer after being dismissed for not responding to work messages during school holidays.
How I did it: Building a future-ready HR team

3 weeks ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

To keep pace with a rapidly evolving energy sector, Alinta Energy’s HR team has reimagined the skills it needs to thrive in the future. Its General Manager of People and Culture Partnering explains how in this HR case study. Alinta Energy’s recent success stems from its ability to keep pace with the seismic shifts reshaping the energy sector. As the industry accelerates towards net zero, agility has become a competitive necessity. But transformation on this scale can’t be powered by strategy alone.
Is your business prepared for next month's minimum wage increase?

3 weeks ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

With minimum wages set to rise from next month, HR and business leaders are urged to act fast to avoid costly payroll errors. Businesses need to take immediate action following the Fair Work Commission’s decision to lift the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent – a change that could have serious financial and reputational consequences for unprepared businesses. From 1 July 2025, the national minimum wage will increase to $24.95 per hour, or $948 per week for full-time workers.
From gut feeling to hard data: measuring mental health in today’s workplace

3 weeks ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

In today’s workforce landscape, measuring and benchmarking organisational mental health is essential. This framework offers clear, actionable insights to help you build a thriving workplace. Workplace mental health should never be viewed as a nice-to-have – it’s a business imperative. From compliance and culture to commercial success, it has secured its place on the executive agenda. But are we measuring what truly matters?
Is your business thinking about employee productivity in the right way?

1 month ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

Direct HR involvement can lift productivity by 11 per cent, finds new research. But before these gains can be realised, we need to get clear on what employee productivity actually looks like. Tackling Australia’s ongoing productivity stagnation is often seen as a complex, top-down challenge – one that’s usually left to the executive suite to resolve. It’s no surprise, then, that many CEOs cite it as a significant source of pressure, according to insights from Gartner.
Reframing impostor syndrome to lead with impact

1 month ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

Is impostor syndrome holding you back at work? Leadership coach and author Kemi Nekvapil shares how HR leaders can navigate self-doubt to lead with their personal values front of mind. Moments of self-doubt are common at work, especially for those who are stepping into more senior roles or for leaders navigating spaces where they don’t fit the traditional mould. But what if we reframed impostor syndrome from a weakness to correct to an opportunity for growth?
A guide to managing your team's energy levels

1 month ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

The key to building sustainable work practices is to think about managing our energy at work, not our time, says these three expert. “The core problem with working longer hours is that time is a finite resource. Energy is a different story… energy can be systematically expanded and regularly renewed by establishing specific rituals.”While this advice is highly relevant to today’s business context, it originates from a Harvard Business Review article published nearly two decades ago.
5 signs your culture might be in trouble (and what to do about it)

1 month ago | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

From micromanagement to information hoarding, the warning signs of a struggling culture are often hiding in plain sight. Culture expert Colin Ellis shares how HR can diagnose the early symptoms and take meaningful steps toward cultural repair. A struggling or failing organisational culture is never a surprise.
Designing meaningful reward and recognition strategies in financially tough times

Mar 26, 2025 | hrmonline.com.au | Kate Neilson

When there’s less cash available for bonuses and promotions, how can HR leaders keep employees feeling valued, motivated and engaged? It may be time to broaden the definition of what ‘reward’ looks like. Despite this year’s Federal Budget offering cost-of-living relief for Australians – including $17.1 billion in tax cuts and energy bill subsidies – many organisations remain under financial pressure.