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.
Sickies, Long Lunches, Green-And-Gold Fever: Australia Set for a Midday Socceroos Party
Australia’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash against Paraguay lands squarely in the middle of the workday at 12pm Friday AEST. With employers nationwide... Read more.
When “Office Etiquette” Emails Go Wrong: A Lesson in Workplace Communication
Navigating sensitive workplace issues is a core part of any manager's job, but a recent incident at a regional organisation serves as a textbook example of poor... Read more.
The Hidden Cost of Office Gossip: Navigating Australia’s New Psychosocial Hazard Laws
We have all seen it happen: a quiet whisper in the tea room or a cryptic text message. While often viewed as harmless chit-chat, office gossip is now a serious legal... Read more.
Family and Domestic Violence Leave Australia: Rights, Entitlements and Employer Obligations
Workplace expert Natasha Hawker, Founder and Director of Employee Matters, says family and domestic violence leave is one of the most important but misunderstood... Read more.
AI ‘Brain Fry’ and the Rise of Psychosocial Claims in Australian Workplaces
Employee Matters Managing Director Natasha Hawker recently joined Channel 7's Sunrise to discuss a growing workplace concern: the impact of AI on employee wellbeing... Read more.
Webinar: Why Most Businesses Get Hiring Wrong (and what to do instead)
Hiring isn’t just about filling a seat; it’s about bringing the right person into your business. Yet, too many businesses rely on outdated methods, rush the... Read more.
What To Include on a Resume – NSW Drive with Jess McGuire | ABC listen
Recently, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, joined Jess McGuire on ABC listen's NSW Drive. They unpacked the realities of the modern Australian... Read more.
Practical Strategies for Hiring, Managing and Retaining Practice Staff
Hiring the right people and keeping them is critical for any small business. In the eyecare sector, where teams are often small and close-knit, one poor hire can... Read more.
Australian Employers Are Increasingly Rewarding Office Presence With Higher Pay, Bonuses and Career Opportunities
Are employees who work from home falling behind in pay and promotions? New data suggests that might be the case. A recent report from Robert Half indicates that... Read more.
This Is What Experts Say You Should Not Include in Your Resume
When crafting the perfect resume, what you leave out is just as important as what you put in. We are thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Natasha Hawker,... Read more.
Hire Slow and Lead Smart Says HR and Recruitment Expert Natasha Hawker
Employee Matters’ Founder and Managing Director, Natasha Hawker, was recently featured in Hearing Industry Insights following her presentation at the Hearing Business... Read more.