Blog Articles
Why Every Business Needs a Clear Misconduct Policy
At Employee Matters, we spend a lot of time supporting businesses through difficult conversations. In many cases, those conversations start the same way: “We didn’t think we’d ever need a...
Personality is Your Superpower in the Age of AI
We are living in a new era of recruitment. With over 90% of Australian bosses now using Artificial Intelligence to advertise and hire, the landscape for job seekers has fundamentally...
How Outsourced HR Services Can Save You Time, Money and Stress
Most business owners don’t start a company because they’re passionate about employment contracts, performance plans, or award interpretations. Yet, before long, HR becomes a regular part of the working week....
Scrolling to Success: How to Recruit and Retain Generation Z
The Australian workforce is undergoing a seismic shift. As Baby Boomers retire and Millennials move into senior leadership, a new force has risen: Generation Z. Born between 1997 and 2012,...
How to Ask Exit Interview Questions That Actually Improve Your Workplace
When an employee leaves your business, it’s easy to focus on the logistics such as notice periods, handovers, and recruitment to fill the role. But every resignation is also an...
What Happens When an Employee Runs Out of Sick Leave?
Managing long or frequent employee absences can be complex. Once an employee has used all of their paid Personal/Carer’s Leave, your obligations shift - and so does your risk. Here’s...
The Employer’s Guide to the Work Christmas Party: Plan the Fun and Ditch the Risk
The end-of-year work Christmas party is an Australian tradition, a time to celebrate a year of hard work, build team morale and thank your employees for their efforts. But for...
Safety First, Spirits Second: How a Sydney Hospitality Group Became a Compliance Legend
The Sydney hospitality scene is buzzing, but behind the craft cocktails and boutique whiskeys, there's serious business - especially when it comes to compliance. Our client isn't just a stellar...
News and Media
Job Search 2026: The Power of Personality in the Age of AI
The job market has changed. If you’re applying for roles in 2026, you’re not just trying to impress a hiring manager, you’re trying to get past AI. Learn more in...
The Making of a CEO: Strategies for Success – Howse & Rivers
In a recent conversation with Adelle Howse from Howse & Rivers, Natasha Hawker shared the journey of starting and growing Employee Matters. While many see an "overnight success," the reality...
Building Stronger Businesses Through People: Natasha Hawker on the ScaleX Insider Podcast
“You don’t build a business — you build people and people build the business.” This was the central theme when Natasha Hawker, Founder of Employee Matters and leading expert in...
Experts Weigh In on Correct Hot-Desking Etiquette
Hot-desking is now common in many Australian workplaces, but not everyone knows the best way to share a desk. Natasha Hawker, managing director of HR and recruitment firm, Employee Matters,...
The Sick Tax: How to Tackle Presenteeism in Your Workplace
The Sick Tax in Australian Workplaces and Why ‘Presenteeism’ Is Costing Businesses Billions If you’ve ever felt guilty about calling in sick, you’re not alone. Natasha Hawker, founder of Employee...
High Paying Jobs You DON’T Need A Degree For
A university degree has long been seen as the primary path to a high salary, but with the evolving job market, many Australians are discovering alternative routes to rewarding careers....
Should You Speak Up if You See Bad Behaviour at Work?
Speaking Up at Work: What Should You Do When You Witness Unethical Behaviour? Workplace conflict is inevitable, but how it’s managed—or ignored—can make all the difference to employee wellbeing, team...
Tactic linking promotions to being in office completely divides Aussie workers
Promotions Now Tied to Office Attendance? The Return-to-Office Push Divides Aussie Workers A growing number of Australian employers are finding new ways to encourage staff back into the office —...
Videos and Webinars
Job Search 2026: The Power of Personality in the Age of AI
The job market has changed. If you’re applying for roles in 2026, you’re not just trying to impress a hiring manager, you’re trying to get past AI. Learn more in...
The Making of a CEO: Strategies for Success – Howse & Rivers
In a recent conversation with Adelle Howse from Howse & Rivers, Natasha Hawker shared the journey of starting and growing Employee Matters. While many see an "overnight success," the reality...
Building Stronger Businesses Through People: Natasha Hawker on the ScaleX Insider Podcast
“You don’t build a business — you build people and people build the business.” This was the central theme when Natasha Hawker, Founder of Employee Matters and leading expert in...
The Sick Tax: How to Tackle Presenteeism in Your Workplace
The Sick Tax in Australian Workplaces and Why ‘Presenteeism’ Is Costing Businesses Billions If you’ve ever felt guilty about calling in sick, you’re not alone. Natasha Hawker, founder of Employee...
High Paying Jobs You DON’T Need A Degree For
A university degree has long been seen as the primary path to a high salary, but with the evolving job market, many Australians are discovering alternative routes to rewarding careers....
Webinar: The Future of Workplace Support: Cancer, Caregiving & Chronic Illness Support
Employee Matters was pleased to host an informative workshop led by MyMuse to highlight The Future of Workplace Support: Cancer, Caregiving & Chronic Illness Support on 3 April 2025:...
Mastering Difficult Conversations: Manage Self, Lead Others Podcast (Episode 153)
Mastering Difficult Workplace Conversations with Natasha Hawker Navigating difficult workplace conversations is one of the biggest challenges leaders face. In a recent episode of the Manage Self, Lead Others podcast,...
Amazon Staff Have Just Returned Back to the Office ‘Five Days a Week’
During an interview with Monique Wright on Channel 7's Sunrise, Natasha Hawker discussed Amazon’s mandate requiring employees to return to the office five days a week from 2 January 2025....
