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.
‘Unsavoury and difficult’: Instances of wage theft reach record highs
It took four years for Melbourne’s Antony Balmain to finally receive unpaid wages from his previous employer. The media and communications professional had worked... Read more.
Are You Ready for the New Respect@Work Rules?
From 6 March, 2023, the The Fair Work Act will prohibit sexual harassment in connection with work, which includes the workplace. You might be thinking:, “isn’t... Read more.
Be Ready for the New Employment Changes in 2023
Update: Download the free guide! Click here to download the 2023 Employee Relations Compliance Guide:... Read more.
Lying on your CV
Listen to Natasha Hawker’s answer as Bec & Soda of SA FM Adelaide ask: Is it right or wrong to lie on your CV or resume?... Read more.
Wage Theft
Natasha Hawker talks with Cathie Schnitzerling on ABC Radio about Wage Theft. What it is, how you can identify and remedy it and who can ask for help either as... Read more.
Conduct unbecoming: How cyber bullying crashed work culture
Despite many employees having less face-to-face contact with colleagues during COVID lockdowns, bullying in the workplace continues to rear its ugly, insidious head.... Read more.