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Happl raises USD $11 million Series A led by Portage
Digital Transformation

Happl raises USD $11 million Series A led by Portage

Managing employee benefits across 160 countries will get easier for multinational employers after the London software firm secured fresh backing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
TEMi launches PolicyPilot in Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

TEMi launches PolicyPilot in Australia & New Zealand

TEMi brings PolicyPilot to Australia and New Zealand as employers seek faster, compliant answers on remote work, tax, immigration and data risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Irish SMEs unprepared for EU pay transparency rules
Human Capital Management

Irish SMEs unprepared for EU pay transparency rules

Most Irish SMEs could face compliance trouble as only 4% say they are fully ready for EU pay transparency rules, a survey found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Data Protection

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet

Australian employers face privacy, dismissal and confidentiality exposure as staff use AI without training or clear rules, lawyers warn.

By Lauren McKee • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
Digital Transformation

Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries

A single workforce system is now covering more than 2,500 staff across Australia, New Zealand and the US, easing compliance and reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push
Fintech

PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push

Australia’s smallest employers face heavier payroll compliance as PaySauce targets 694,000 micro-businesses with new hires and AUD $4 million backing.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Data Protection

Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Employment Law stories

Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite
Human Capital Management

Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite

Businesses with outdated policies and lax probation processes could face higher tribunal costs as new employment rights rules take effect.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds
Digital Transformation

AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds

Employees are using AI to draft complaints, pushing Australian bosses to spend more time and money on workplace disputes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening
Risk & Compliance

Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening

Only 38% of Australian frontline workers now say leaders understand their challenges, as shift disruptions add stress, overtime and compliance risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
Digital Transformation

Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home

Tighter disclosure rules are exposing pay, hours and subcontracting gaps in Australian factories, raising exploitation and reputational risks.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden

Australian employers could cut duplicated HR costs as Employment Hero rolls out a platform to handle payroll and award compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Adobe flags common fonts failing basic accessibility tests
Digital Transformation

Adobe flags common fonts failing basic accessibility tests

Poor type choices could leave internal PDFs and branded documents unreadable for dyslexic users, exposing UK employers to Equality Act risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance

Smaller employers are under mounting compliance pressure as the combined platform aims to cut filings, renewals and fines across states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Canada tech gender pay gaps persist after five years
Human Capital Management

Canada tech gender pay gaps persist after five years

Women still fill only about a third of jobs in Canadian tech, despite five years of diversity spending and pay reviews across 70 firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Fairly Staffing adds compliant payroll for dental clinics
Risk & Compliance

Fairly Staffing adds compliant payroll for dental clinics

Dental clinics face higher misclassification risk as a new system lets them pay temporary hygienists and assistants with remittances handled automatically.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026