Free 2026 HR & IR Health Check for Australian SMEs

2026 is shaping up as a crunch year for HR and IR compliance. We don’t think small and medium businesses should find out about gaps for the first time in a claim, audit or dispute.

Running a business is hard enough without having to second-guess your HR and industrial relations risk.

The Winnchester 2026 HR & IR Health Check for SMEs is a practical, plain-English checklist designed to help Australian businesses quickly see where they’re on solid ground – and where there may be gaps in compliance, culture or process.

Complete the short form below to access your free Health Check and start building a clear HR/IR action plan for 2026.

What’s inside the Health Check

In one downloadable PDF, you’ll get a structured review across eight key areas:

  • Compliance & foundations – contracts, policies, awards and basic HR frameworks

  • Pay & wage compliance – including “all-inclusive” salaries and wage underpayment risk

  • Casuals & contractors – how people are engaged, and where misclassification risk may sit

  • Working time & right to disconnect – hours, flexibility, and out-of-hours contact

  • Conduct, performance & investigations – processes that are fair, consistent and defensible

  • Psychosocial safety & culture – practical steps for meeting psychosocial obligations

  • Capability, leadership & HR rhythm – getting the right roles, leaders and annual HR cycle in place

  • Data, privacy & tech/AI in people decisions – using data and tools in a secure, ethical way

You can work through it in under an hour and finish with a prioritised list of 2026 actions for your business.

Who this is designed for

This Health Check is ideal for:

  • Owners and directors of small and medium businesses

  • General Managers, Practice Managers and Operations leaders

  • In-house HR/People & Culture professionals who need a simple, structured review tool

It’s written specifically for the Australian regulatory environment and assumes you don’t have a full-time HR team sitting behind you.

How to access your free copy

  1. Enter your details below – so we know where to send your download link.

  2. Check your inbox – you’ll receive an email with a direct link to the PDF.

  3. Work through the checklist – identify your Reds and Ambers, then use the final page to map out your 2026 priorities.

  4. Book a debrief - You decide whether you’d like a free 15-minute debrief to talk through any red flags.

Important: This Health Check is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek specific advice before making decisions that could affect employee rights or your legal obligations.

Complete your details below to receive instant access to the 2026 HR & IR Health Check for SMEs.