Flexibility and Returning to the Office
As Australia emerges from the pandemic, many businesses are navigating the transition of their employees back to the office. One of the central themes in this shift... Read more.
The Benefits of Local Know-How in HR & Recruitment
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 Impact of Technology on Modernising Disciplinary Procedures
By David Brown, General Manager The first thing we need to acknowledge when discussing an up-to-date and modern approach to disciplinary processes is that there... Read more.
Australians could face significant fines if they fail to comply with ‘Right to Disconnect’
Australia's new 'Right to Disconnect' laws, effective from August 26, mandate that businesses with 15 or more employees must respect workers' right to refuse work-related... Read more.
Firms Must Be ‘Proactive’ on Right-To-Disconnect Laws
Australian companies must comply with the new right-to-disconnect legislation, which allows employees to refuse after-hours contact from their employers. Natasha... Read more.
How the Right to Disconnect Legislation Impacts Australian Businesses on Ultra106five – Hobart
In this interview on Ultra106five, a radio station in Hobart, Tasmania, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, discusses the new 'Right to Disconnect'... Read more.
Right to Disconnect in Detail: An In-Depth Discussion on 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair
In a recent interview with Tony Moclair on 3AW Afternoons, Natasha Hawker, Employment Expert and Managing Director of Employee Matters, sheds light on the new 'Right... Read more.
2GB Drive Interview: Exploring Australia’s Right to Disconnect with Chris O’Keefe
Are you aware of the new 'Right to Disconnect' laws? These regulations now grant employees the right to refuse work-related contact outside of their normal hours.... Read more.
New Laws Come into Effect Today Giving Australians the ‘Right to Disconnect’ – ABC News Breakfast
Right to Disconnect Gives Australians Legal Cover to Ignore After-Hours Emails and Calls Millions of Australians can now clock off from work without being available... Read more.
Right To Disconnect Laws Kick In: Insights on ABC Listen’s the World Today
Natasha Hawker joins Chris Wright from the University of Sydney and Murray Watt, Workplace Relations Minister, to discuss the new 'Right to Disconnect' laws on ABC... Read more.
‘Right to Disconnect’ Laws Allow Australian Workers To Ignore Unreasonable Out-Of-Hours Contact From Work – Channel 7 Sunrise
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act under the ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws have made the 'right to disconnect' legal in Australia. From August 26, 2024, workers... Read more.
The Most Disturbing Part of the Right To Disconnect Law Is Still To Come
Understanding the Impact of the Right to Disconnect Law Starting today, Australian businesses with 15 or more employees must comply with the new "right to disconnect"... Read more.
Exploring The Right to Disconnect on FIVEaa Breakfast
Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, joined David Penberthy and Will Goodings on FIVEaa Breakfast to discuss the new "Right to Disconnect" legislation... Read more.
What Employers Must Know About New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Laws
Expert Warns Ignorance Can Lead to Hefty Fines Unprepared employers can face big fines for non-compliance with new ‘Right to Disconnect’ laws that apply from... Read more.
Closing Loopholes Bill – The Fair Work Legislation Amendment
Changes to Casual Employment, Independent Contractors and the Right to Disconnect are coming into effect on 26 August 2024. Access this guide detailing the proposed... Read more.
Get Ready for the Employment Law Changes Happening in August 2024
By David Brown, General Manager Cast your mind back to February this year and all the media reports around the Closing Loopholes (no. 2) Bill which included changes... Read more.
Workplace Culture – Live Your Values
Clients often ask us: “how do we create and maintain a positive organisational culture?” In the 13 years we’ve been operating, the answer hasn’t been identical... Read more.
The Role of HR Consultants in Australian Startups
By David Brown, General Manager Anyone who has ever been involved with or worked at a startup will recognise and remember some if not all of these feelings: excitement;... Read more.
How Business Owners Can Better Manage Employees for Greater Small Business Success
Crucial Employee Management Tips For Small Businesses On a recent episode of Small Business Banter, Natasha Hawker and Michael Kerr discuss pivotal strategies for... Read more.
AI to Create 200000 Jobs in Australia by 2030
AI Revolution in Australia: 200,000 New Jobs by 2030 and Its Impact on Our Workforce Natasha Hawker discusses on Sunrise Channel 7 Australia how artificial intelligence... Read more.