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Demystifying Middleware: Unlocking Integration Power

Middleware serves as a bridge that connects various software systems and applications within an organisation. It enables seamless communication and information sharing between different programs.

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Navigating Long Service Leave in Australia

Let's explore the intricacies of LSL provisions across Australia and how these variations can cause concerns for even the most diligent payroll systems and teams.

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Navigating the Evolving Recruitment Landscape: A Snapshot of Western Australia and South Australia

The recruitment landscape in Australia is constantly changing, and businesses of all sizes need to stay updated. This is particularly true in Western Australia (WA) and South Australia (SA), where unique industry strengths and changing skill requirements influence hiring trends. 

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End of Financial Year: Managing the Payroll Pressure Cooker

It’s almost the end of the financial year (EOFY) in Australia, and payroll teams are preparing for the annual rush. Meeting tight ATO deadlines, navigating complex legislation changes, and ensuring flawless year-end processing create a high-pressure environment.

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Unleashing Seamless HR and Payroll Integration: The Power of APIs

In the ever-changing realm of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll management, the ability to effortlessly integrate systems is paramount.

Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace: Fostering a Thriving Environment

These days, work often occupies a central role in our lives, shaping not just our careers but also our sense of identity and overall well-being.

How to take positive steps for Positive Duty

Positive Duty regulations took effect in December 2022 as a revision of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), marking a pivotal moment in tackling workplace discrimination. 

Positive Steps for Positive Duty

Positive Duty regulations took effect in December 2022 as a revision of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), marking a pivotal moment in tackling workplace discrimination.

Why Payroll Compliance Matters

In today's fast-paced business environment, selecting the right payroll software vendor is crucial for organisations to streamline their payroll processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain the trust of their employees. 

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Wondering what your employees think of your organisation?

Frontier Software is pleased to offer you a complimentary copy of the first edition of The Work Report, a research project conducted with The Evolved Group.

Whitepaper: Is your HR technology a help or a hinderance to employees?

How HR Technology can hinder Employee Experience

Today’s business environment is fast-paced, and organisations are relying more and more on technology to streamline their operations and improve productivity. In this whitepaper, we will explore some of the ways HR technology impacts the employee experience and what organisations can do to mitigate any negative effects.

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Managing Career Paths for Remote and Hybrid Employees

The new way of working includes those employees who work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. Indeed, a major Australian bank is negotiating with employees to embed this status as a right. So how do you build career paths for these employees and is it only your responsibility?

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Making the Most of Your HCM Investment

In today’s business landscape, HCM vendors are facing increased pressure to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions that cater to the ever-evolving needs of their clients. 

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Reviewing your HR paradigms

The new world of work is presenting significant challenges to HR professionals who are scrambling to review existing paradigms of support.

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Secrets to Winning the Talent War

Organisations that can build and maintain the best group of talent will inevitably enjoy competitive advantage. Find out how you can attract the best available talent.

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Six Reasons to Outsource your Payroll Management

Payroll professionals know there are three reasons for payroll errors: people, process and technology. Get even one wrong and your payroll is at risk, not to mention your personal and company reputation. 

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Five-Step Strategy for Staff Engagement

Considering the cost involved to hire and train a new employee, it’s no wonder employers are implementing engagement and retention strategies. Here are a few insights as to how to retain employees in the market.

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The War for Talent and Onboarding

It’s no exaggeration to say that there is a war for talent. Every organisation advertises vacant positions hoping to attract the best and most talented applicants. But they do not win the war by appointing a candidate to a role. 

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Single Product vs. Multiple Vendor Solutions

For decades, there has been debate about what represents the best solution for business software, and the choice is always the same: do you buy a single solution from a single vendor or a combination of best-of-breed software?

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Business Continuity Planning for Payroll

A business continuity plan for payroll is detailed and requires a significant time commitment to complete. The finished document describes how payroll will achieve business continuity in the face of an adverse event. 

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Demystifying the Annualised Salary Changes

From March 1st, 2020, changes to annualised salary rules for employees covered by more than 20 Modern Awards will take effect. The chances are high that the changes will affect your organisation. Are you ready?

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How to Invest In a New HR Solution

Investing in a new HR software solution is a big decision. But beyond those big questions are a myriad of elements that, if all carefully assessed and managed, will ensure you put in place the right system for your business.

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Charting the Future for IT Departments

Organisation charting applications offer far greater insights than ever. They are now gaining the attention of IT departments as a tool that will empower their alignment with business strategy.

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Cloud Vendors Data Security Assessment

Discover how to assess third-party vendors who offer a cloud solution. The whitepaper is a guide to enable you to discuss and identify what is important to when considering cloud solutions.

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Protecting Data in a Threat Landscape

This whitepaper defines cybersecurity and the challenges inherent in combatting cyberattacks, including what organisations can do to protect their data and mitigate their losses in the event of a data breach.

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The Single Source of Truth

This whitepaper discusses the concept of Single Source of Truth (SSOT), the challenges and barriers to adopting it and the things an organisation must consider when deciding to adopt SSOT as a solution to the data deluge.

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Challenges with Contingent Workforces

With the rise of the contingent workforce, HR needs to  reclaim recruitment and the alignment of talent strategies to the new workforce composition. HR must take the lead to prepare for today and for the future.

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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution

Find out what Cloud Services are and what they offer institutional clients such as government bodies. Learn the tips and tricks to overcome the challenges to rolling out Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). 

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