How to Ask Exit Interview Questions That Actually Improve Your Workplace
When an employee leaves your business, it’s easy to focus on the logistics such as notice periods, handovers, and recruitment to fill the role. But every resignation is also an...
What Happens When an Employee Runs Out of Sick Leave?
Managing long or frequent employee absences can be complex. Once an employee has used all of their paid Personal/Carer’s Leave, your obligations shift - and so does your risk. Here’s...
The Employer’s Guide to the Work Christmas Party: Plan the Fun and Ditch the Risk
The end-of-year work Christmas party is an Australian tradition, a time to celebrate a year of hard work, build team morale and thank your employees for their efforts. But for...
Safety First, Spirits Second: How a Sydney Hospitality Group Became a Compliance Legend
The Sydney hospitality scene is buzzing, but behind the craft cocktails and boutique whiskeys, there's serious business - especially when it comes to compliance. Our client isn't just a stellar...
Tips for Choosing the Right HR Advisory Services for Your Company
Getting HR right is one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. It protects you from risk, strengthens your culture and helps you get the very best...
Why AI Can’t and Won’t Replace In-House HR
The Human Element in Australian Workplaces In the business world, the incessant buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is louder than ever. We've seen how AI can streamline repetitive, tedious tasks...
The Hidden Cost of Sexual Harassment
While sexual harassment is a profound violation of an individual's rights and wellbeing, its impact extends far beyond the personal harm to the victim; it carries a significant and often...
The Benefits of Local Know-How in HR
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 only are no two...
How HR Consultants Can Help Startups With Workplace Policies
For startups, the focus is often on growth: securing funding, building products, and winning customers. But one area that can easily slip through the cracks is HR compliance, let alone...
Paws and Peace of Mind: How Pets Help Us Navigate Psychosocial Hazards
The world collectively held its breath during the COVID-19 pandemic. As social isolation became the norm and our homes transformed into our workplaces, many of us found an even deeper...
Navigating Australia’s New WHS Landscape: The Importance of Minimising Psychosocial Hazards
Once upon a time, workplace safety predominantly conjured images of hard hats and safety boots, focusing solely on physical dangers like slips, trips and falls. However, a significant shift has...
The Making of a CEO: Strategies for Success – Howse & Rivers
In a recent conversation with Adelle Howse from Howse & Rivers, Natasha Hawker shared the journey of starting and growing Employee Matters. While many see an "overnight success," the reality...