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.
Employee Misconduct: The Role of HR in Managing Cases
Despite high-profile cases and an ongoing push in Australia for policies and training aimed at decreasing cases of employee misconduct, cases continue to pile up... Read more.
Understanding Redundancy: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers
As organisations grow, change, and face new challenges, there will be instances where someone’s role is no longer needed. If the person in this role cannot be... Read more.
Webinar: ER Legislation Changes
This webinar, hosted by Employee Matters founder Natasha Hawker, addresses the ER Legislation Changes rolled out across Australia in 2022, 2023 and throughout 2024.... Read more.
How to Protect Your Team and Your Business Against Wage Underpayments
Wage underpayments are a pressing concern for both employees and employers. Not only can they lead to legal consequences, but they also undermine trust and morale... Read more.
Pawternity Leave
In today’s exceptionally tight candidate market, employers are getting creative with benefits. Pawternity leave, a growing trend, recognises the importance... Read more.
Pay Transparency Explained: Everything HR Professionals Need to Know
New legislation means Australian companies can no longer include pay secrecy clauses in their employment contracts. A ban on pay secrecy clauses means that employees... Read more.
Webinar: Unlocking Payroll’s Potential to Enhance Employee Engagement
Payroll is evolving into a powerful tool for boosting your organisation's Employee Experience (EX) and Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Rather than being laborious... Read more.
Experts debate subtle tricks bosses use in job interviews to test candidates
Job interviews can be among the most nerve-wracking human experiences. From the overthinking of potential questions and anxiety over stumbling on words, they’re... Read more.
New Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave & Respect@Work
Are you aware of the updates to the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements? We’re here to guide you through it all! Given the range and complexity... Read more.
Bare Minimum Mondays is the new Gen Z, Millennial office trend
A new trend is emerging in the wake of the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and other workplace movements. It promises to relieve stress, reduce employee burnout... Read more.
How to encourage reporting of sexual harassment
Australian employers are now legally bound to a “positive duty” to proactively eliminate sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace, a significant... Read more.
Money News 6PR Perth
Natasha Hawker was a guest of Karalee Katsambanis on Radio 6PR Perth. They talked about the rising cost of living and staff shortages, creating a perfect storm... Read more.
How do you hire in a worker shortage?
IF you frequent any local cafe, it’s likely you’ve seen job vacancies advertised on the business’ front window. Hospitality is just one of many industries... Read more.