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.
Employee Matters ER Compliance Calculator
Are you confident that your business is fully compliant with Australian Employee Relations legislation? Navigating Australia's ever-changing ER legislation landscape... Read more.
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... Read more.
The Cost of ‘Soldiering On’: Why Presenteeism is a ‘Sick Tax’ on Your Business
Have you ever wrestled with the decision of calling in sick, feeling a pang of guilt or concern about what your absence might mean for your job or team? If so, you're... Read more.
The Bedrock of the Australian Economy
Did you know that the financial services sector alone injects over $140 billion, annually, into the Australian economy, accounting for approximately 10% of our GDP?... Read more.
How to Collaborate Effectively with Human Resources Consultants
Employing human resource (HR) consulting services can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you’re navigating rapid growth, facing complex compliance challenges,... Read more.
5 Tips for Choosing an Outsourced HR Model
At Employee Matters, we are often faced with potential clients who have a difficult decision to make. Do they: Carry on without specialised HR support as their business... Read more.
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... Read more.
6 Recruitment Challenges and How to Overcome Them
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive job market, employee recruitment isn’t what it used to be. At Employee Matters, we partner with businesses every... Read more.
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... Read more.