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Written agreements between employers and workers might now be considered "king", but they won't always be the deciding factor in employee/contractor disputes, a lawyer says.

Most employers' HR data contains insights which, when uncovered, can dramatically improve the ROI of programs and interventions, a strategic workforce planning expert says.

Employers cannot "tinker" their way out of today's challenging talent market; they must step out of their comfort zones with bold and experimental solutions, an HR advisor says.

Measures to protect against post-employment risks have never been more important, but it's critical to implement, enforce and review them throughout the employment relationship, a lawyer says.

Many organisations will take comfort in the High Court's finding that written agreements are the determining factor in whether a worker is an employee or contractor, but this doesn't mean they can become complacent, a lawyer warns.

The best employer brands reach a "balance point" where what the market perceives an organisation to be, what its leaders offer and what employees experience are all the same, according to an expert in this space.

Despite some recent rulings upholding vaccination mandates, employers must approach this area with extreme caution, and lawyers suggest some simple word changes could make all the difference.

Carers' benefits were seen as a "nice to have" before the pandemic, but they have become essential in the new world of work, an employee experience specialist says.

While there is "wilful avoidance" by some employers when it comes to underpayments, the causes are typically much less sinister, says a lawyer.

Flexible work options that suit one employee could cause issues for another, so it is critical for employers to set and then maintain expectations and boundaries, an HR specialist says.