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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 • Last week
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 • Last week
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 • This month
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 • This month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
Data Protection

SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten

SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director

Employment Hero appoints long-serving executive James Keene as APAC managing director to drive regional growth and AI-led expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal
Manufacturing

Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal

Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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Employment Law stories

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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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
CloudPayroll aligns with Australia's shift to Payday Super
Digital Transformation

CloudPayroll aligns with Australia's shift to Payday Super

CloudPayroll touts its Payday + 1 day automation as a ready-made answer to Australia's looming Payday Super changes for employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026