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Managing employee absences is a crucial aspect of running any business – as we know, every employee will be absent from work at some point.  However, when an employee’s absence extends for a long period due to illness, it can become a debilitating and financially burdensome issue for businesses, particularly smaller ones. While most business […]

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? It also provides employment for over 450,000 Australians. Australia boasts the fourth-largest pool of investment fund assets globally and our top banks are renowned for their stability and profitability worldwide, […]

Employing human resource (HR) consulting services can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you’re navigating rapid growth, facing complex compliance challenges, or simply don’t have the in-house HR expertise or capacity to ensure your current and future needs are met, a human resources consultant offers specialised support that keeps your people strategy strong and […]

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 grows and try to manage it in-house; Invest in hiring an expensive HR Manager with the level of skills and experience needed to support their growth; Outsource […]

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 day who are struggling to attract, hire and retain the right talent — particularly in an environment marked by skill shortages, shifting candidate expectations and mounting pressure to fill roles fast.  […]

Australia’s startup ecosystem is thriving. With world-class startup hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the country is recognised as one of the fastest places to launch a business.  Startups are a vital contributor to Australia’s economic health and help maintain our reputation as ‘the clever country.’ They create more jobs than any other sector; between […]

In recent years, remote work has shifted from being an obscure benefit to a core component of many Australian businesses. As hybrid and fully remote working models become the norm, companies are facing a new set of challenges: differing legal compliance across states, maintaining culture, managing performance remotely, and supporting employee wellbeing. For many organisations, […]

Workplace health and safety has long been a priority in Australia, but in recent years, the focus has expanded to include not only physical hazards but also psychosocial hazards. With the introduction of new Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, organisations are now required to take proactive steps in managing psychosocial risks to ensure a […]

There has been a lot of news lately about businesses both in Australia and abroad intending to force their workers back into the office either full or part time.  The reasons for this move can range from a perceived loss of productivity and creativity and gripes from high profile CEO’s around outright malingering.   Despite these […]

As we start a new year, let’s look at the big trends that Employee Matters believes will affect your ability to recruit in 2025, especially as a small to medium sized organisation in Australia. 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI will continue to make inroads in all aspects of business and recruitment is no exception. Expect […]