Ben Cartwright

Ben Cartwright

Ben Cartwright is a writer for HRD, covering topics including employment law, change management and recruitment across Australia and New Zealand. Ben is an experienced journalist with experience across multiple disciplines such as radio, TV and digital. He has a Masters degree in Journalism from the University of Lincoln in the UK.

 

Australian unemployment rate rises slightly in March

Australian unemployment rate rises slightly in March

Stats from the ABS show unemployment at 4.1%

Stop assuming candidates think you're cool: Becoming an employer of choice

Stop assuming candidates think you're cool: Becoming an employer of choice

Hilton Hotel's Head of HR discusses innovations such as TikTok campaign, same-day hires

'It's about consequences': How unapproved messaging apps can lead to legal trouble

'It's about consequences': How unapproved messaging apps can lead to legal trouble

Unsupervised communication platforms in spotlight after US editor added to group chat of top US officials

Class action lawsuit launched against Bupa Aged Care

Class action lawsuit launched against Bupa Aged Care

It's alleged the company failed to provide minimum levels of acceptable care

'Hiring whilst firing': What constitutes a 'genuine' redundancy?

'Hiring whilst firing': What constitutes a 'genuine' redundancy?

FWC ruling spotlights risks of hiring during redundancy – and why procedural fairness must go beyond checklist, says lawyer

REVEALED: HRD Australia 5-Star Employers of Choice 2025

REVEALED: HRD Australia 5-Star Employers of Choice 2025

The annual ranking celebrates almost 50 standout companies

How to build a business case for employee benefits

How to build a business case for employee benefits

'The focus should be on doing fewer things well, not offering a long list that lacks impact,’ says CPO

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Executive Director of People & Culture on DEI and AI saving lives

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Executive Director of People & Culture on DEI and AI saving lives

Shelley Abrams says DEI initiatives make a more authentic workforce

Spotify's Head of HR outlines transformative strategy for talent acquisition, retention

Spotify's Head of HR outlines transformative strategy for talent acquisition, retention

'It boggles my mind that HR leaders are mandating a return to office... this might work for millennials, but it's not going to work for Gen Z'

Job vacancies down 4.5%, says government

Job vacancies down 4.5%, says government

Seasonally adjusted estimated from February 2025 show 328,000 job vacancies