Accessorial Liability: Why You (Personally) Can’t Afford to “Just Follow Orders”
In Australian employment law, the "corporate veil" provides little protection for professionals. Under Section 550 of the Fair Work Act 2009, individuals can be... Read more.
How a Business Owner Scaled Her Business with Outsourcing | Outsourcing Angel Podcast
When you run your own company, trying to wear every single hat is a fast track to burnout. But for many founders, handing over the reins of their daily operations... Read more.
Hiring Right & Building a Sellable Business | Business Podcast — EO Sydney
Your team can either be the engine that scales your business, or the anchor that sinks it. For many entrepreneurs, mastering the complex life cycle of hiring, managing,... Read more.
Managers Are Promoted to Their Level of Incompetence | Martian Logic Podcast
Australia is currently grappling with a significant productivity gap, and business leaders are searching for answers. But what if the root of the problem isn't the... Read more.
The Redundancy Ripple Effect: Why Unfair Dismissal Claims are Skyrocketing
In the current Australian economic climate, business as usual feels like a distant memory. As the cost of doing business climbs and the Reserve Bank continues to... Read more.
Beyond the Request: Victoria’s New Era of Right to WFH
The conversation around flexible work in Australia is shifting from asking for a favour to exercising a legal right. While recent Fair Work Commission rulings like... Read more.
A Tale of Two WFH Requests
Recent rulings in the Fair Work Commission have provided a critical wakeup call for both employees and HR professionals. Two landmark cases from 2025 and 2026 (Fitzpatrick... Read more.
Leading the Way: Sentius Implements Groundbreaking Menstrual and Menopause Policy
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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,... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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.... Read more.
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.... Read more.
Tips for Choosing the Right HR Advisory Services for Your Company
Getting HR right is one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. It protects you from risk, strengthens your culture and helps you get the very... Read more.
The Benefits of Local Know-How in HR
We’ve been helping organisations across Australia with HR and Recruitment for well over a decade now, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that not... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.