HPX Group appoints Karthik Venkataraman as CEO of Source
Karthik Venkataraman has joined HPX Group as the new CEO of our tailored in-house style professional services business, Source. Karthik brings to Source 20 years’ experience in strategy, customer and digital transformation roles, spanning professional services, publicly listed, private-equity owned, asset-intensive, highly regulated and technology sector organisations. He has worked for several high-profile businesses including […]
WGEA Reporting: A key step for businesses toward closing the gender pay gap
Mandatory WGEA reporting is helping Australia move towards greater gender pay equality. The other good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. Australia’s gender *pay gap currently sits at 21.8% – meaning women earn approximately 78 cents for every dollar men earn on average. The statistic is sobering, especially as Australia marks International […]
Going global? Here’s how to protect your trade mark in Europe and the UK
Once you’ve locked down your trade mark in Australia, the next step is extending your protection to relevant international markets like Europe and the UK. While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to international trade mark filing strategies, here are some pointers for European and UK trade mark protection. Timing matters: when to […]
Onboarding that’s impactful: how to make an employee’s first three months count
Is onboarding a process to just follow – tick and flick style – or is it an opportunity to engage with your new employees and provide them with an experience to set them up for success within the business? Our vote every time is to invest in developing an onboarding process that is unique to […]
What every employer needs to know about managing ill and injured employees
When is it okay to terminate someone’s employment if they can’t work because of an illness or injury? It’s the question that keeps a lot of employers up at night, and a challenging scenario for any workplace to manage. Every employer has ill or injured employees in their workforce at some point. And when an […]
New year, safer workplace: how to make work health and safety a priority for 2025
With the start of a new year, many of us are thinking about the personal changes we want to make for 2025, but it’s also an ideal time to take stock of your workplace. Here we break down the basics of work health and safety (WHS) compliance so you can start the new year with […]
Source announces new round of promotions set for January 2025
We’re wrapping up the year on a high note at Source with a series of well-deserved promotions, effective 1 January 2025. These promotions celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our people, while also highlighting the growth trajectory of the business – made possible by the strength of our talented team. This […]
How to encourage employee wellbeing during the holiday break
As the festive season approaches, organisations can play a pivotal role in enhancing employee wellbeing during the festive break. This period, while joyous for many, can also be a time of stress and burnout after a year of hard work. It’s essential for businesses to recognise the importance of a genuine break for their staff […]
Navigating Australia’s new wage theft laws
Australia’s new wage theft laws take effect on 1 January 2025. These laws are set to make a major change to the way underpayments are viewed in Australia. It’s going to be a criminal offence to intentionally underpay someone. Ensuring that workers are paid correctly will be more important than ever for Australian businesses. When […]
Indemnities in contractual agreements: the what, why and how
When diving into contractual agreements, indemnities are a frequent topic, but they often come with a bit of mystique and caution. Let’s break down what they are, why we encounter them so often, and how to handle them with care. What exactly is an indemnity? At its core, an indemnity is a promise within […]
