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Failure to Plan, Is Planning to Fail is a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin.

Depending on the size of your business you will most likely have a Strategic Plan, a Financial Plan and a Marketing Plan. You many have client plans and operational plans as well. To achieve our goals, we spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for how we achieve success. What do all those plans have in common? They need PEOPLE to deliver them!!! So, do you have a People Plan? A People Plan covers the six essential…

January is such a POWERFUL month! There is potential dripping from every interaction, email and decision. So, with all of this powerful potential around us, why is it that so many of us get to the end of the quarter, look back and wonder why we are in the same position as we were last year?

Ensuring your best year in 2025 is all about being ahead of the trends. Today’s workforce is hugely diverse with 4 generations (Baby Boomers to Gen z) working alongside each other. HR needs to be creative, compliant and caring. With this in mind, we are sharing our thoughts on 2025’s HR trends for small…

And just like that, it is the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 is only days away. 2024 has been a journey. Some clients have experienced incredibly highs and for others we’ve been here with you during some really difficult moments. For most there has been a blend of both. Regardless of the journey, the Impact HR team and I are grateful for your…

Time is a weird concept. 2024 has both flown by. Here we are again at the end of another year! As I reflect on the year that has been the word that resonates the loudest for me is GRATITUDE. I am grateful for the more than 60 active clients who have worked with us throughout 2024. Whether you are a client with a larger team needing consistent support, or smaller business with infrequent requests for advice, I am proud of the work we…

It’s a wrap! The Top HR Legal Changes in 2024. Know the Laws that were introduced in 2024 and take action! A 27% spike on Fair Work Cases since 2023! You deserve to have peace of mind in the rapidly changing HR compliance Landscape. At Impact HR, we are committed to…

At Impact HR, we notice similar business challenges arise this time of year. While some businesses are ramping up for the festive season, others are preparing for a quieter period over the Christmas break. No matter which scenario fits your business, staying ahead, planning effectively, and ensuring the right systems are in…

Know what mattered the most! There is always so much going on in the People side of your business and we love sharing our knowledge to make your life easier. As we reflect on the year, it’s clear that the most important topics for you are those that help you create a supportive, well-managed workplace. During 2024, we’ve…

Budgeting for Christmas gifts can be challenging! As HR professionals, we understand there’s the Christmas party, potentially slow cash flow during January (in some industries) and the burden of leave loading to consider. However, after working hard during the year, the team deserves some recognition. How do you…