Should All Australian Workplaces Have Mandatory Drug Testing?
Should all employees in Australia be subject to mandatory drug testing, or should testing be reserved for workplaces where safety risks justify it? The question... Read more.
Working from the Cricket: What It Means for Workplace Flexibility and Productivity
Cricket Victoria's “Work from the Shield” initiative has sparked an interesting conversation about workplace flexibility, employee productivity and what it means... Read more.
How to Create an Exit Interview Template That Delivers Honest, Actionable Feedback
An effective exit interview template gives departing employees a structured, confidential space to share honest feedback about their experience. When designed well,... Read more.
HR Consulting Has Changed And Most Businesses Haven’t Caught Up
Strategic HR consulting has moved well beyond writing policies and managing paperwork. Today, it covers workforce planning, employment risk, people strategy and... Read more.
The Gen Z Disconnect: Why “Digital Natives” Are Craving In-Person Leadership
There is a popular myth floating around modern Australian boardrooms. It goes something like this: “If you want to keep your Gen Z employees happy, just give them... Read more.
The Gen Z “Speaking Up” Paradox: Why the Newest Generation Means More Work for HR
If you manage people in an Australian workplace today, you've likely noticed a shift. As Baby Boomers transition towards retirement, Millennials and Generation Z... Read more.
Don’t Scale on a Cracked Foundation: Why Australian SMBs Must Fix Their HR Foundations First
Every ambitious business owner dreams of scaling. Whether you are aiming to double your headcount, expand interstate, or launch a new product line, growth is exciting.... Read more.
How Do Businesses Successfully Manage a Blended Team of In-House, Local Outsourced, and Offshore Workers in Australia?
Australian SMEs are moving beyond traditional growth models. Growing a company no longer means leasing larger office space and hiring strictly within a tight geographic... Read more.
Work From Home in Victoria: What Could the Proposed Changes Mean for Employers?
Work from home in Victoria is once again in the spotlight, with proposed changes prompting discussion about workplace flexibility, employee expectations and what... Read more.
Ageism in the Workplace: What Australian Businesses Can Learn From easyJet’s Recruitment Drive
Could Australian businesses be overlooking an experienced and highly capable pool of talent? UK airline easyJet has recently launched another recruitment campaign... Read more.
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Australia: Supporting the ‘Sandwich Generation’
Employee Matters Managing Director, Natasha Hawker recently shared a powerful LinkedIn post in a moment of vulnerability - it wasn't about a week from hell, it was... Read more.
Why Are Australian Businesses Choosing Embedded Fractional Recruitment Over Traditional Agencies in FY 26-27
The way Australian businesses are approaching their hiring is changing. For some organisations, paying a recruitment agency a percentage of a candidate’s salary... Read more.
Australia’s Job Mobility Falls to a Record Low: What Does It Mean?
Australia’s job mobility rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, with fewer Australians choosing to change jobs amid ongoing economic uncertainty. In a... Read more.
Hidden Risks of Employee Monitoring | What Employers Need to Know
Employee monitoring has become standard practice for many Australian businesses, particularly since remote and hybrid work arrangements became part of everyday business.... Read more.
The Power of Purpose: Why an Engaged Workforce is Australia’s Ultimate Competitive Advantage
There was a time when employee engagement was viewed as a soft HR concept - a warm and fuzzy metric relegated to annual surveys and workplace pizza parties. However,... Read more.
Strategic Workforce Planning: The Essential Blueprint for Future-Proofing Your Business
In a rapidly changing business environment, having the right talent in place at the right time is a critical requirement for survival and growth. Many organisations... Read more.
eBook: Why Most Businesses Get Hiring Wrong
Why Most Businesses Get Hiring Wrong A Practical Guide to Better Recruitment Free Recruitment eBook Download Now Enter your name and email to get instant access... Read more.
Should Parents of School-Aged Kids Get Extra Paid Annual Leave? – SA Afternoons with Jason Chong | 891 ABC Radio Adelaide
Have you ever looked at the school calendar and realised the maths just doesn't add up? Working parents face a massive gap between their standard four weeks of annual... Read more.
Revealed: The Data Behind Australia’s ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’
When Australia's World Cup campaign captured the nation's attention, many workplaces experienced something unexpected: a noticeable increase in employee absences.... Read more.
Career Questions People Are Asking AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, learn and make decisions but can it really give reliable career advice? Employee Matters Founder and Managing... Read more.