Mathew French

Founder of Subscribe-HR. 17 Years Experience in the Cloud HR Software space working in Australia, NZ and the UK.

Navigating Wage Theft Laws in Australia and New Zealand: A Guide

Posted by Mathew French on 25 November 2025

The tap on your shoulder from the Fair Work Ombudsman. The phone call from a distressed employee questioning their pay slip. The sinking realisation that your payroll system might not be interpreting award rates correctly.

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Topics: Wage Theft

A Guide to Promoting Flexibility in the Workplace (Australia)

Posted by Mathew French on 18 November 2025

The Australian workplace is undergoing a seismic shift. Forget everything you thought you knew about the rigid 9-to-5 office grind – employees are no longer just requesting flexibility; they're demanding it.

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Topics: Flexible Working

How to Support Employees in New Parenthood

Posted by Mathew French on 11 November 2025

One in two mothers and over a quarter of fathers report experiencing discrimination during pregnancy, parental leave, or return to work in Australia.

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Topics: Parental Leave

How to Create an Energising Work Environment: The HR Manager's Blueprint

Posted by Mathew French on 4 November 2025

Every Monday morning, you can feel it. That collective sigh rippling through your office as people settle into their desks with all the enthusiasm of someone facing a root canal.

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Topics: Employee Wellbeing