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What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ) - and why it matters in today's workplace

What Is Cultural Intelligence? Today's workplaces are more diverse than ever. Teams span cultures, generations, communication styles, values and lived experiences - yet many leaders are still relying ...

28 Jan 2026

Kate Green

New year, new job?

Start 2026 with a clear career plan As we head into a new year, many Australians are thinking about what’s next in their careers. Whether that means seeking a fresh opportunity, planning a strategic m...

21 Dec 2025

Kate Green

New WorkSafe regulations make psychological health a priority

This month marks a significant step forward for workplace health and safety in Victoria and a strong reminder to all employers everywhere that psychological wellbeing is just as critical as physical s...

8 Dec 2025

Kate Green

Celebrate safely this festive season

Keeping Christmas Parties Safe, Fun and Compliant The end of the year is a great time to celebrate, reflect and thank your team for their hard work. But when the champagne starts flowing, so do your l...

10 Nov 2025

Kate Green

How to perform a workplace investigation (Australia)

Introduction Workplace investigations are essential for maintaining safe, fair and compliant workplaces. When handled correctly, they: Protect your people and business from risk Fulfil obligations und...

3 Nov 2025

Kate Green

Right to Disconnect Laws Apply to Small Businesses from 26 August 2025

Small business owners – Are you ready? It’s time to prepare for the ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation From 26 August 2025, Australia’s landmark ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation – already in effect si...

23 Oct 2025

Kate Green

The Respect Reset: Meeting your Positive Duty Obligations around Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment and Positive Duty To help employers and businesses understand and meet their obligations under the positive duty laws, Total HRM is hosting a must-attend workshop: Sexual Harassment ...

22 Oct 2025

Kate Green

Why your HR documentation might be putting you at risk

The paperwork that protects your business When you’re running a small or medium-sized business, it’s easy to see HR documentation as a formality. Employment contracts, policies and procedures often ge...

22 Oct 2025

Kate Green

Navigating the New HR Landscape: What Australian SMEs are struggling with in 2025

At Total HRM, we partner with small and medium-sized businesses throughout North East Victoria, Southern NSW and the Riverina, and are seeing a number of key issues emerging in the current HR landscap...

22 Oct 2025

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