Employment Hero Blog: Your hub for HR, payroll, and people management insights (AU & UK)

The Employment Hero Blog is the official resource hub for SMEs, HR leaders, and payroll admins across Australia and the UK. It covers HR, payroll and compliance, hiring and AI, culture, case studies, product updates, webinars, and templates—practical guidance reviewed by experts and refreshed as regulations change. Use this page to quickly find the right Employment Hero resources, whether you need a compliance checklist, a “best software” comparison, or the latest Employment Hero product updates.

What the Employment Hero Blog covers

Here you’ll find clear, region-aware advice across the HR and payroll lifecycle. The Employment Hero Blog serves Australia and the UK with practical how-tos, buyer guides, compliance explainers, and community stories. Expect concise answers, links to deeper resources, and pointers to Employment Hero webinars, templates, and case studies.

Core categories: HR & People Ops, Payroll & Compliance, Hiring & AI, Culture & Engagement

Our core pillars help you navigate by outcome and level of expertise. HR & People Ops tackles performance frameworks, policies, and manager enablement; Payroll & Compliance covers legislation, awards, and reporting; Hiring & AI focuses on sourcing, screening, automation, and candidate experience; Culture & Engagement highlights recognition, wellbeing, and internal communication. If you prefer browsing by label, think of it as the Employment Hero HR blog and Employment Hero payroll blog under one roof. Each category is designed to take you from concept to action without guesswork.

• HR & People Ops: performance reviews, policy packs, onboarding/offboarding
• Payroll & Compliance: AU awards, UK entitlements, reporting, audits
• Hiring & AI: AI in recruitment, interview structure, skills-based hiring
• Culture & Engagement: surveys, recognition, DEI, leadership communication

Each category includes step-by-step articles, templates, and short explainers so you can move from concept to execution quickly. Start with a summary piece, then drill down into checklists and region-specific rules.

Formats we publish: Articles, guides, templates, factsheets, webinars, case studies, product updates

We publish in multiple formats so you can learn, plan, and implement without switching tools. Articles and factsheets give you quick clarity; guides and templates help you execute; webinars and events bring expert voices; case studies show results; and monthly Employment Hero product updates map features to real workflows. Every format includes practical next steps so your team can act with confidence.

• Articles and factsheets for fast answers
• Deep guides and downloadable templates
• Live and on-demand webinars
• Case studies by industry and size
• Product release notes and Employment Hero news

Pair a how-to guide with a template to accelerate rollout, then bookmark the on-demand webinar for your team training.

Start here: Curated guides by role and goal

Need a direct path to the right outcome? Use these “start here” collections tailored to your role. Each pathway includes cornerstone primers, templates, and follow-on reads that build capability step by step.

For HR leaders: Performance, engagement, and culture playbooks

HR leaders need frameworks they can apply quickly and measure. Begin with a balanced performance system, then layer engagement, feedback, and recognition to create continuous improvement without bloated processes. Where AI adds value—like summarising feedback or surfacing themes—we point out low-risk, high-reward uses. You’ll find practical examples that translate into repeatable rhythms your leaders can follow. The goal is a scalable toolkit that improves outcomes without adding complexity.

Start here:

• Performance review framework: cycle design, calibration, and rater bias guardrails
• Engagement survey toolkit: questions, cadence, and action planning
• Manager enablement pack: 1:1s, coaching prompts, and feedback scripts
• Recognition and rewards: launch steps and adoption tips
• AI for HR: safe prompts for feedback synthesis and policy drafting

Use these to set a quarterly rhythm, then return for play-by-play guides on stakeholder buy-in and change management.

For payroll admins: Compliance checklists and process automation

Payroll success combines precision, documentation, and timely updates. Our checklists cover critical steps and the evidence you should keep, while automation guides show where integrations and validations remove manual risk. We highlight region-specific requirements and note when rules change. Each resource maps to real payroll cycles so you can embed best practices within your processes. Use them to build consistency and stay audit-ready.

Start here:

• AU STP finalisation checklist and year-end reconciliations
• SCHADS Award essentials: classifications, penalties, and rostering
• Payday Super readiness: contributions timing and audit trail tips
• UK TUPE and AWR quick guides: obligations and timelines
• HMRC audit prep: payroll records, P60/P45, RTI reporting hygiene

Tie these to your monthly close and year-end calendars, and subscribe for Employment Hero blog Australia or Employment Hero blog UK updates to stay audit-ready.

For SME owners: Hiring efficiency, cost control, and compliance essentials

Owners need fast decisions, clear risk views, and practical levers to improve productivity. Start with lean hiring and onboarding steps, align benefits to retention, and use compliance snapshots to avoid fines. Short, actionable checklists keep your team aligned. The focus is outcomes you can measure—time-to-hire, onboarding speed, retention, and error reduction. Reuse these assets as your business grows and your needs evolve.

Start here:

• Lean hiring: role scorecards, structured interviews, and fast offers
• Onboarding in a week: paperwork, provisioning, and 30/60/90 plans
• Cost control: overtime, scheduling, and leave liability hygiene
• Compliance essentials: must-have policies and recordkeeping
• Choosing HR/payroll software: evaluation criteria and ROI calculator

Revisit these quarterly to adjust for headcount changes, seasonality, and new regulations.

Regions and compliance: Australia vs UK

Compliance content is local by design and updated when regulators publish changes. Use the regional overviews below to quickly reach the correct frameworks, awards, and filing requirements. Check back after rate and threshold announcements for timely refreshes and action checklists.

Australia: Payday Super, SCHADS Award, STP finalisation, Fair Work changes

Australian content focuses on award interpretation, superannuation, leave entitlements, and Fair Work updates. We translate regulatory changes into actionable steps, then provide checklists to operationalise them in your payroll system. Sources include government guidance and qualified employment law reviewers. We also flag effective dates and payroll impact so you know what to do this pay cycle. Expect clear links to primary sources for verification.

Key topics:

• Payday Super: contribution timing, cash flow considerations, provider setup
• SCHADS Award: classifications, sleepovers, broken shifts, allowances
• STP Phase 2 and finalisation: data mapping, balancing, and lodgement
• Fair Work changes: NES updates, minimum wage adjustments, right to disconnect
• Annualised salary compliance: reconciliations and time capture practices

Bookmark the Australia hub to see what changed, why it matters, and what to do this pay cycle.

United Kingdom: TUPE, AWR, P60/P45, HMRC audits, GDPR, minimum wage

UK content covers transfers and agency worker rights, statutory pay, payroll forms, audits, and data protection. We summarise obligations, thresholds, and timelines, then link to detailed guidance and templates. Posts are reviewed with UK HR and legal expertise for accuracy. You’ll see clear notes on timing and rates so you can plan ahead. Use these explainers to brief stakeholders and standardise processes.

Key topics:

• TUPE and AWR: consultation steps, information timelines, worker status
• Statutory pay and minimum wage: rates, eligibility, and pro-rata examples
• HMRC audits and RTI: recordkeeping, reconciliations, and common errors
• P60/P45 workflows: issuance timing and data validation
• GDPR for HR: data minimisation, retention, and subject access requests

Use these as your baseline and subscribe to the UK category to catch rate changes and deadlines.

Popular series and cornerstone content

Cornerstone pages bring together key concepts, templates, and FAQs so you can learn once and reuse. These series are updated regularly and designed to support both research and implementation.

‘Best software’ comparisons and implementation guides

When you’re choosing tools, you want a shortlist, selection criteria, and a rollout path. Our “best HR software” and adjacent comparisons outline must-have features, pricing signals, integrations, and change management tips. We include implementation checklists so you can move from decision to go-live. Every comparison links to practical next steps that reduce risk and improve adoption.

You’ll find:

• Best HR, payroll, and performance software roundups
• Buyer’s checklists: security, support, and ROI proof points
• Implementation guides: data migration, testing, and training
• Integration playbooks: accounting, time, ATS, and benefits

Read a comparison, score vendors with the checklist, then follow the implementation guide to de-risk go-live.

Compliance checklists and templates library

Checklists and templates turn policy into practice. Each pack includes instructions, editable files, and version notes so you can adapt them to your context. We flag AU vs UK differences and link to the underlying regulation. Update notes show when rules shift so you can download the latest version with confidence.

Highlights:

• Onboarding/offboarding templates with compliance steps
• Leave policies and request forms aligned to local rules
• Payroll calendar templates: AU vs UK year-end timelines
• Audit-ready evidence lists for STP, HMRC, awards, and minimum wage

Download once and reuse across cycles; subscribe for template updates when rules change.

Product updates, trust & security, and events

Freshness matters—new features, security notes, and community learning keep teams ahead. This section connects Employment Hero news to day-to-day outcomes, with examples, checklists, and on-demand learning. Use it to inform your monthly ops review and team enablement plans.

Monthly product release notes and how they help your workflows

Monthly release notes translate features into benefits for HR, payroll, and managers. We pair each change with a “why it matters” and a quick setup checklist—so your team can adopt without guesswork. Examples might include faster approvals, fewer data entry steps, or automated compliance validations. You’ll see clear owners, simple actions, and measurable goals to guide rollout. The aim is faster value with less change fatigue.

To make the most of release notes:

• Skim the summary and tag owners by feature area
• Use the included adoption checklist in your next team meeting
• Measure impact via time saved, errors reduced, or cycle time improvements
• Share a follow-up note with “what we turned on” for visibility

Bookmark the product updates archive and add it to your monthly ops review.

Trust Centre updates and security best practices

Security and privacy are non-negotiable for HR and payroll. Trust Centre posts explain certifications, data protection practices, and any relevant security enhancements in plain English. We include practical safeguards you can enable today. You’ll also find tips for responding to internal audits and vendor assessments. Use these posts to demonstrate strong controls to leaders and auditors.

Best practices we cover:

• Role-based access, MFA, and least privilege for admins
• Data retention hygiene and export controls
• Incident readiness: contacts, logging, and recovery drills
• Vendor review checklists and security questionnaires

These guides help you answer internal audits and demonstrate strong controls to leadership.

Webinars and upcoming events (with on-demand library)

Live sessions bring experts together to decode changes, share case studies, and field your questions. Each webinar page includes takeaways, slides when available, and related reading lists across the Employment Hero webinars archive. You can join live for Q&A or watch on demand to train your team. Pair sessions with checklists or templates to turn learning into action. Keep an eye out for region-specific events and community meetups.

How to get the most value:

• Register live to ask questions and receive reminders
• Share the on-demand link with your HR/payroll squad after the session
• Pair the recording with a checklist or template to implement the guidance
• Add key dates to your compliance calendar for AU and UK

Check the events page periodically for regional roadshows and community meetups.

How to navigate, search, and subscribe

Spend less time searching and more time doing. These tips help you filter by category, format, and region—and subscribe to updates that match your responsibilities.

Using filters and categories effectively

Get to the right resource in minutes by narrowing results with filters. Start broad with country, then refine by category and format to surface the most relevant content. Use specific search terms to jump straight to a checklist or explainer. Save cornerstone pages for quick reference and team onboarding. The goal is a repeatable path to the same trusted answers.

• Choose a country filter first (Australia or United Kingdom) for local rules
• Select a category (HR, Payroll, Compliance, Hiring & AI, Culture & Engagement)
• Pick a format (Guide, Template, Webinar, Case Study, Product Update)
• Use search for specific terms like “STP finalisation” or “TUPE”
• Save cornerstone pages and series indexes to your bookmarks

Combine filters for power searches—for example, “United Kingdom + Compliance + Template.”

Subscribe by category/region and set alerts (newsletter/RSS)

Turn the blog into a personalised feed so you never miss a change that affects payroll or people programs. Choose the region and categories that map to your remit, then decide between instant alerts or digests. Add RSS feeds if you prefer real-time updates in your reader. Update preferences as your responsibilities shift. A quarterly review keeps your alerts aligned to priorities.

• Subscribe to the newsletter by region (Employment Hero blog Australia or UK)
• Choose category preferences (e.g., Payroll & Compliance, Hiring & AI)
• Enable instant alerts for product updates or monthly digests
• Add RSS feeds to your reader if you prefer real-time updates
• Update preferences anytime to reflect changing responsibilities

Set a calendar reminder to review your subscriptions quarterly as your role evolves.

Editorial standards and how we keep content accurate

Our editorial policy is built for clarity, compliance, and practicality. Articles pair practitioner know-how with legal review notes where required, and each page includes a last updated stamp for transparency.

Author expertise, legal review notes, and update cadence

Content is written by experienced HR and payroll practitioners, supported by employment law advisors for region-specific compliance topics. Where legal nuance matters, you’ll see a review note and links to the primary source. We update cornerstone pages on a set cadence and refresh news-sensitive posts when regulators publish changes. Each update log shows what changed so you can assess relevance quickly. Important disclaimer: This blog provides general information, not legal advice. Always consider your organisation’s context and consult qualified counsel for decisions with legal impact.

How to request a topic or contact the editorial team

Your questions shape our roadmap. If you’re facing a recurring challenge—or need clarity on a new regulation—tell us what would help and we’ll prioritise resources with the biggest impact. Include the outcome you’re targeting so we can tailor guidance. Sharing deadlines helps us time releases to your needs. We use requests to plan practical collections and “start here” pages by region and role.

To reach us:

• Use the contact form linked from the blog footer or editorial policy page
• Include your region, role, and the outcome you’re targeting
• Share any deadlines (e.g., payroll cutoffs or audit dates)

We group requests by region and role to build practical collections and “start here” pages.

FAQs: About the Employment Hero Blog

Here are concise answers to the most common navigational questions, designed to help you find what you need in seconds.

Does Employment Hero have a blog and what does it cover?

Yes—the Employment Hero Blog is our AU and UK hub for HR, payroll and compliance, hiring and AI, culture, case studies, templates, webinars, and monthly product updates. It’s written for SME owners, HR leaders, and payroll admins who need credible, practical guidance.

Where can I find AU vs UK compliance updates?

Use the country filters on the blog to switch between Australia and United Kingdom, or visit the dedicated AU and UK compliance hubs. You’ll find checklists for STP, SCHADS, and Payday Super in AU, and TUPE, AWR, HMRC, P60/P45, and GDPR guidance in the UK.

How often do you publish and update content?

We publish new pieces weekly and refresh cornerstone pages on a scheduled cadence, with ad hoc updates when regulators issue changes. Product release notes are monthly. Every page carries a “last updated” stamp and, where relevant, a legal review note.

Can I cite or republish your content?

You’re welcome to cite short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original page. Republishing full articles or templates requires written permission; please contact the editorial team. If you adapt a template, confirm regional compliance before use.