Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In the current Australian economic climate, […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. The conversation around flexible work in […]
A Tale of Two WFH Requests
16/03/2026Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Recent rulings in the Fair Work […]
At Employee Matters, we are incredibly proud to partner with clients who don’t just talk about workplace culture but actively build it. Today, we are celebrating a major milestone with our client, Sentius, a Melbourne-based company that has just rolled out a comprehensive Menstruation and Menopause Policy. Sentius already has invested heavily in supporting their […]
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 formal policy for this.” Misconduct rarely arrives with a warning. It can start small, escalate quickly and leave managers unsure how to respond. A clear […]
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 changed. But while algorithms might be the gatekeepers, it is still humans who hold the keys. I recently joined the team on Sunrise to discuss […]
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. A question from a manager turns into a compliance check. A performance issue becomes a time-consuming process. A simple decision suddenly feels high risk. This […]
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, this cohort currently makes up approximately 15% of the Australian workforce, a figure set to grow rapidly by 2030. If your recruitment strategy still relies […]
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 opportunity; exit interviews can give you invaluable insights into your culture, leadership, and employee experience, helping you build a better workplace for the rest of […]
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 what employers need to know when an employee’s sick leave runs out. What Happens When Paid Sick Leave Runs Out? Under the National Employment Standards […]