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What is an HR Dept Franchise?
An HR Dept franchise is a business model that allows entrepreneurs to operate a local Human Resources (HR) service agency under a recognised and established brand, The HR Dept. This franchise offers small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s) a wide...
It’s time for HR to get out of the Weeds of Work
By Pia Engstrom Managing Director, HR Dept Australia. As the role of an HR professional becomes more complex, it's important they are implementing strategies to protect their wellbeing and pull them out of the day-to-day work to focus on big-...
How Do Franchisees Access HR Advice
By Amanda Fox The most successful franchisors offer human-resources support across their franchise networks. This support is a referrable resource for the franchise owners to help them navigate the sometimes challenging and often changing wor...
Pia Engstrom named in Australia’s top 30 Franchise Executives by Inside Franchise Business Executive
Pia took over the ownership and running of the HR Dept Australia franchise in October 2020. Her first objective was to maintain the status quo, whilst a consultant conducted a franchise review, including conversations with franchisees, on t...
Tips for starting your own HR consultancy
Starting your own HR consultancy is a dream for many HR professionals, leaving behind a corporate role and having the freedom and autonomy to build the business that you want. For HR professionals looking to step out and launch their own consultancy...
42% of HR professionals yearn for a good work-life balance
That means almost half in the profession feel they work too long and see their families too little. Not great news then for parents, carers, and others who’re becoming exhausted by the corporate lifestyle. HR professionals tend to be the ones ...