You’ve sat through demos before. Polished decks. Scripted walkthroughs. That moment where you try to explain your actual problem and watch the rep pivot straight back to slide nine. If you’re comparing HR software right now, you’ve probably already experienced this. And it makes choosing the right platform harder than it needs to be. We […]
Written By Sarah Louise, Customer Success Specialist at HR Partner Last week we ran our webinar, Managing Psychological Safety in the Workplace, and the response was wonderful. For anyone who missed it or wants a quick recap, here are the key things I hope you walked away with. If you want a deeper grounding in […]
Fuel prices are rising sharply, and in some countries governments are already encouraging workers to stay home where possible, or in some cases requiring it. Whether or not there’s a directive in your region, many employers are asking the same question right now: is there anything practical we can do to help our team? The […]
If you’ve logged into HR Partner recently, you might have noticed the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal looks a little different. We’ve refreshed it. But before anything else, the way it works hasn’t changed. The Best Part? Zero Disruption. Leave requests still follow the same approval flow. Documents are in the same place. Personal details, […]
When international crises or global events dominate the headlines, the impact is rarely confined to the news cycle. For HR professionals and business leaders, these moments create a complex “grey area” where employee safety, mental health, and workplace productivity intersect. Whether your team is geographically dispersed or simply has international ties, managing the ripple effects […]
HR Partner has been named a winner in the Top 50 Products for Australia & New Zealand in the 2026 G2 Best Software Awards. For a company that started in Australia back in 2017, this is a moment we’re incredibly proud of. We’re listed alongside brands like Canva, Xero, and Atlassian – companies that have […]
New report reveals that small business HR is innovating rapidly, but formal governance hasn’t caught up. Darwin, AUSTRALIA – February 19, 2026 – A new report released today by HR Partner, uncovers a distinct trend in the small business sector: HR teams are adopting Artificial Intelligence at a rapid pace, often outpacing their own internal […]
Freshworks will stop renewing FreshTeam subscriptions starting March 7, 2026. If you are seeking a reliable, SMB-focused alternative, HR Partner is the top-rated choice for teams of 20-500. The retirement of FreshTeam likely wasn’t on your radar, but a forced move is a good time to ask: Is our HR software actually doing the heavy […]
AI in recruitment is having a moment, but not always for the right reasons. As global regulators and courts take a closer look at automated hiring tools, the expectations for fairness and transparency are rising. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the message is clear: if AI is involved in your recruitment process, humans must […]
