Aussie Teens Head to Work
How Aussie teens are stepping up and entering the workforce to help contribute to the household, as cost-of-living pressures mount Consequences In a recent interview... Read more.
Navigating the ‘Right to Disconnect’: What Australian Businesses Need to Know
As many of you will have seen in the media earlier in the year, the ‘Right to Disconnect’ was a hot topic. Doing a deal with the Greens and Crossbench, the Labor... Read more.
National Minimum Wage Increase Announced
Fair Work have announced a 3.75% Minimum Wage Increase - Here is all you need to know. As usual at this time of year, the Fair Work Commission has made its ruling... Read more.
Do you need a medical certificate to take time off work?
Newcastle GP says unnecessary appointments for medical certificates are wasting doctors' time. Natasha Hawker was interviewed on ABC Radio Newcastle to discuss a... Read more.
Webinar: 5 Reasons Your Budget Needs to Centre on Your Employees
In the face of current economic challenges, it’s critical that business owners and people leaders invest in their employees and their people management. Watch... Read more.
Employer Ordered to Pay Workers’ Compensation for Contacting Employee on Sick Leave
Legal Consequences Unveiled: Employer's Contact with Sick Leave Employee Leads to Compensation Order In a recent interview on Sunrise Channel 7, Natasha Hawker,... Read more.
Implementing Employer-Paid Parental Leave Policies
Where does Australia rank in terms of Paid Parental Leave? It is fair to say that when it comes to Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Australia was late to the party. Before... Read more.
Australian Workers Can Double Their Annual Leave in a New ACTU Proposal
Employees in Australia could soon double their annual leave at half pay under new ACTU proposal Employee Matters' Managing Director, Natasha Hawker, is back on Sunrise,... Read more.
‘Entitled’ Young Aussies Ditch One Major Boomer Rule
Natasha Hawker, Founder and Managing Director of Employee Matters, was recently quoted in a Yahoo Finance article by Lollie Barr titled 'Entitled' young Aussies... Read more.
Workplaces Getting Creative in Trying to Lure Staff Back Into the Office With Extra Leave, Free Lunch and More
How Employers Are Encouraging the Return to the Workplace In the wake of the pandemic, workplaces are deploying innovative strategies to draw employees back into... Read more.
The Impact of HR Management Services on Business Success
By David Brown, General Manager Gone are the days when Human Resources (HR) was seen as the soft, fluffy administrative area designed specifically to carry out each... Read more.
Working from Home: Shifting Towards Flexible Hours Beyond the 9 to 5 Shift
Embracing Flexibility in Remote Work Is this the end of the 9 to 5? A new push aims to let parents choose their work hours, helping Aussie families spend more time... Read more.
Bridging The Gender Pay Gap in Australia
In February 2023, the Australian Government took a decisive step towards addressing the gender pay gap with the introduction of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment... Read more.
WEBINAR: Major Employee Relations Legislation Changes: SMEs – Are You Prepared?
Employee relations legislation changes are impacting all businesses of all sizes. Are you prepared to meet the new requirements? Recent changes to ER legislation... Read more.
What Do the New Industrial Relations Laws Mean for Your Business?
In a recent episode of Small Biz Matters, Natasha Hawker discussed the impact of Australia's new Industrial Relations (IR) landscape on small businesses. Challenges... Read more.
Post-Pandemic Evolution in the Workplace
Over the past four years, the work landscape has undergone a transformative journey, reshaping how we approach our professional lives. As the world adapts to new... Read more.
Your Guide to Navigating Employee Terminations
In this article, we’re delving into a topic that might make some business leaders break into a cold sweat – employee terminations. But don’t worry,... Read more.
Right to Disconnect: Switching off from work could become a legal right
Introduced to Parliament in March 2023, the Fair Work Amendment 'Right to Disconnect' Bill 2023 aims to prevent employers from contacting employees outside of their... Read more.
Should Australia Consider Moving to 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
Natasha Hawker was a guest on Channel 7's Sunrise programme today to discuss annual leave. Currently the norm and indeed minimum requirement for full time employees... Read more.
5 Key Components of Successful Workplace Disciplinary Action Policies & Procedures
In any thriving organisation, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour is crucial for maintaining order, fostering employee growth, and safeguarding the... Read more.