HR Panel – Sydney – Friday

Rachel Sutton, Annette Dixon, Sylvia Leigh and Peter Lenehan

Rachel Sutton, Partner at Mills Oakley; Annette Dixon, Director of End2End Business Solutions; Sylvia Leigh, Director and Owner of Astrum Recruitment; and Peter Lenehan, Director of Lenehan White and Workers' Compensation Specialist

Our Sydney Friday HR Panel featured Rachel Sutton, Partner at Mills Oakley; Annette Dixon, Director of End2End Business Solutions; Sylvia Leigh, Director and Owner of Astrum Recruitment; and Peter Lenehan, Director of Lenehan White and Workers’ Compensation Specialist.The panel shared practical guidance on reducing employment risk through stronger recruitment practices, clearer performance expectations, consistent communication and effective documentation.

Members also gained valuable insights into managing probationary employees, navigating unfair dismissal and general protections claims, understanding recent workers’ compensation reforms, meeting psychosocial compliance obligations, and implementing practical processes that protect both employers and their teams. The discussion reinforced that proactive leadership, up-to-date employment practices and thorough documentation are essential for every business owner