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Total HRM

Empowering people to thrive. Making the people stuff simple. Total HRM is a local business that works with you to get the people stuff right.

05/06/2026

Workplace wellbeing isn't a nice-to-have anymore. It's good business.

This week, our HR Business Partner Lucie Wallis was in Sydney with senior leaders at Warner Bros., running a Wraw (Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing) workshop - and the conversation was a great reminder of why this work matters.

When your people are resilient, they handle change better, stay engaged, and keep performing even when things get hard. And when your people thrive, your business does too.

The Wraw Index helps organisations measure exactly that. It's a world-first tool that looks at how resilience affects wellbeing, performance and engagement and gives leaders real, practical data to act on. Through individual, team and leadership reports, you get a clear picture of where your people are at and what you can do about it.

We're proud to be one of the first Australian businesses accredited in Wraw and the only Master Practitioner in the country.

Congratulations, Lucie. Helping leaders build healthier, more resilient workplaces is exactly what we're here for. 👏

What's one thing your organisation does to support resilience at work? We'd love to hear.

02/06/2026

📢 The Fair Work Commission has announced increases to both the National Minimum Wage and minimum rates of pay under modern awards, effective from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2026.

Key changes include:

✅ National Minimum Wage increasing by 5.97% to $26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week for a full-time employee)

✅ Minimum award wage rates increasing by 4.75%

Now is the time for employers to review employee pay rates, payroll systems, salary arrangements and award compliance obligations ahead of 1 July.

Not sure how these changes affect your business? The Total HRM team can help you understand your obligations and ensure your workplace remains compliant.

📞 Contact us to discuss your workforce and payroll compliance requirements.

28/05/2026

Earlier in the week, we hosted our first ‘Lunch & Learn’ session, exploring the topic of AI in people management.

Presented by Linda Griffiths-Brown, the session highlighted the growing relevance of AI for businesses of all sizes and explored how it can be used practically within HR and workplace settings.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed insights and questions throughout the session. It was fantastic to see local businesses and professionals taking such a proactive interest in understanding how AI can be used appropriately, safely and effectively.

Our latest blog post talks about some of the issues we covered: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/32y

👉We’ll be continuing our ‘Lunch & Learn’ series every two months — offering a one-hour deep dive into a HR-specific topic over lunch. Stay tuned for details on our next session.

22/05/2026

Think psychosocial risk laws only apply to large construction companies? They don’t.

If you engage workers, subcontractors or apprentices - even within a small crew - psychosocial health and safety obligations apply to your business.

Join Total HRM for our upcoming Tools Down Talk: Understanding Psychosocial Risk - a practical, plain-English session designed specifically for blue collar environments.

We’ll explore:
✔ What psychosocial hazards actually look like on site
✔ Employer obligations under WHS legislation
✔ Common risks including fatigue, conflict, workload pressure and poor communication
✔ Practical steps businesses can take to manage risk and create safer workplaces

This is not a legal lecture or corporate HR seminar. It’s a practical discussion focused on real blue collar environments and the everyday pressures businesses are managing.

Presented by Lucie Wallis, HR Business Partner at Total HRM.

📆 When: Wednesday 1 July 2026 from 4-5pm
🎟 Tickets: $30 pp incl refreshments
👷 Limited to 30 participants
📍 Secure your place now. To book: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/xnv

12/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jacqui Spence to the Total HRM team as our new Senior HR Business Partner!

Jacqui brings extensive HR experience across a range of industries, including with global brands such as Mars Incorporated and Vitasoy, along with a practical, people-focused approach that aligns strongly with the way we support our clients and communities. Her depth of knowledge, calm professionalism and genuine commitment to helping workplaces thrive make her a fantastic addition to the Total HRM team.

Jacqui takes over from Ashly Hoodless, who has accepted a senior role at Hume Bank as Head of People and Culture. We’d like to sincerely thank Ashly for his contribution to Total HRM over the past four years. Ash has played an important role within the business during that time, and we wish him every success in this new chapter in his career.

Please join us in welcoming Jacqui to Total HRM and congratulating Ashly on his new opportunity.

10/04/2026

Looking for a hands-on role with variety and long-term opportunity?

We’re recruiting a Telecommunications Rigger to join a great team in the Albury Wodonga region.

Whether you’re experienced or keen to get into the industry, this role offers:
✔ Training and career development
✔ Work on a wide range of telco systems
✔ A relaxed regional lifestyle with access to the outdoors

If you enjoy practical work, problem-solving and being part of a supportive team, this could be a great fit.

👉 Apply now at: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/current-jobs

For a confidential chat, contact Kim Murrells on Ph. 1800 868 254 or E. [email protected]

31/03/2026

AI in HR - what you need to know in 60 minutes
Part of Total HRM's 'Lunch & Learn' series

AI is already part of everyday business - including how we manage our people.

But what does that actually look like in practice?

Join us for a practical, no-nonsense Lunch & Learn where we’ll walk through how AI can be used in real workplace situations - from recruitment and performance management through to everyday communication.

No jargon. No hype. Just practical tools you can start using straight away.

👩‍💼 Led by Total HRM’s Managing Director, Linda Griffiths-Brown, drawing on 30+ years of real-world experience across industries including mining, energy and government.

📅 Tuesday, May 26 from 12 noon to 1pm
💲 $30 per person
👥 Limited to 30 participants

Places will fill quickly - secure your spot today. Book here: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/pl0

16/03/2026

When tensions escalate internationally, employees may feel anxious, distracted, or personally affected - particularly if they have family, cultural, or community ties to the regions involved. Conversations about global events can also quickly become polarising in the workplace.

For employers, this creates a delicate balance:
✔ supporting employee wellbeing
✔ maintaining respectful workplace behaviour
✔ ensuring discussions don’t escalate into conflict or discrimination.

Importantly, Australian employers also have a positive duty under workplace health and safety legislation to provide psychologically safe and respectful workplaces, including managing psychosocial hazards such as workplace conflict and distress.

In our latest blog, we explore what Australian employers and leaders should be considering, including the role of Cultural Intelligence in navigating complex and sensitive conversations at work.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/rbn

13/03/2026

HR Health Check Case Study

A regional agribusiness employing 18 permanent staff and up to 40 seasonal workers during harvest recently completed an HR Health Check.

The review identified several risks:
• Seasonal workers were engaged without written employment agreements
• Inductions focused on productivity but limited safety training was documented
• Pay arrangements for seasonal workers were not clearly aligned with the relevant Award

While the business was operating successfully, these gaps could expose it to underpayment claims or workplace safety issues during peak periods.

Key recommendation:
Introduce written seasonal employment agreements, structured inductions and clear award classifications before the next harvest season.

These are the types of issues we’ll be covering in our HR Foundations workshop for Temora and Bland Shire businesses.

📅 When: Thursday 26 March
⏰ Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
📍 Where: Temora - venue to be advised

Thanks to Workforce Australia funding, local businesses can attend free of charge.

⚠️ Only 12 places available - 4 already taken.

👉 Register here by emailing Kim Murrells: [email protected]

For more information about the 12 month HR Capability Workshop series: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/aUm

Or if you'd like to understand where your business currently stands, Total HRM is offering a free, no-obligation HR Health Check.

📞 Contact Total HRM on 1800 868 254 to book a time.

12/03/2026

HR Health Check Case Study

A small regional retail business employing eight staff - a mix of full-time, part-time and casual employees - recently completed a free HR Health Check with Total HRM.

The review identified several common risks:
• Several staff had no written employment agreements
• Casual employees were unclear about their employment status and entitlements
• The owner was uncertain about Retail Award classifications and penalty rates

While the business was running well day to day, these gaps could expose it to underpayment claims or disputes about employment status.

Total HRM's key recommendations:
Introduce clear employment agreements, confirm Award classifications and ensure payroll aligns with current Retail Award requirements.

These are the types of issues we’ll be covering in our 'HR Foundations' workshop for Temora and Bland Shire businesses. This workshop is part of a series Total HRM will be running in Temora over the next year.

📅 When: Thursday 26 March
⏰ Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
📍 Where: Temora - venue to be advised

Thanks to Workforce Australia funding, local businesses can attend this first workshop free of charge.

⚠️ Only 12 places available - 4 already taken.

👉 Register here by emailing Kim Murrells:
[email protected]

For more information about the 12 month HR Capability Workshop series: https://www.totalhrm.com.au/r/uIq

Or if you'd like to understand where your business currently stands, Total HRM is offering a free, no-obligation HR Health Check.

📞 Contact Total HRM on 1800 868 254 to book a time.

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