Australian HR & employment glossary
Comprehensive definitions of Australian employment, HR, and workforce management terms. Understand Fair Work legislation, modern awards, payroll requirements, and leave entitlements.
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Employment Types
Types of employment arrangements and workforce composition in Australia
Employment Law & Compliance
Fair Work legislation, workplace rights and compliance requirements
Pay & Payroll
Wages, payroll processing and working hours requirements
Leave & Entitlements
Leave types and entitlements under the National Employment Standards
HR Operations
Human resources processes from hiring to exit
Performance & Retention
Employee performance management and retention strategies
Culture & Wellbeing
Workplace culture, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
Training & Communication
Employee training, development and workplace communication
HR Administration
Day-to-day HR administration and operational terminology
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