Working from the Cricket: What It Means for Workplace Flexibility and Productivity
Cricket Victoria's “Work from the Shield” initiative has sparked an interesting conversation about workplace flexibility, employee productivity and what it means to work remotely. Employee Matters Managing Director Natasha Hawker...
How to Create an Exit Interview Template That Delivers Honest, Actionable Feedback
An effective exit interview template gives departing employees a structured, confidential space to share honest feedback about their experience. When designed well, it uncovers patterns in workplace culture, leadership, and...
HR Consulting Has Changed And Most Businesses Haven’t Caught Up
Strategic HR consulting has moved well beyond writing policies and managing paperwork. Today, it covers workforce planning, employment risk, people strategy and business performance. Most Australian businesses are still operating...
The Gen Z Disconnect: Why “Digital Natives” Are Craving In-Person Leadership
There is a popular myth floating around modern Australian boardrooms. It goes something like this: “If you want to keep your Gen Z employees happy, just give them a Slack...
The Gen Z “Speaking Up” Paradox: Why the Newest Generation Means More Work for HR
If you manage people in an Australian workplace today, you've likely noticed a shift. As Baby Boomers transition towards retirement, Millennials and Generation Z are making up an increasingly large...
Don’t Scale on a Cracked Foundation: Why Australian SMBs Must Fix Their HR Foundations First
Every ambitious business owner dreams of scaling. Whether you are aiming to double your headcount, expand interstate, or launch a new product line, growth is exciting. But there is a...
How Do Businesses Successfully Manage a Blended Team of In-House, Local Outsourced, and Offshore Workers in Australia?
Australian SMEs are moving beyond traditional growth models. Growing a company no longer means leasing larger office space and hiring strictly within a tight geographic radius. Today, forward-thinking businesses are...
Work From Home in Victoria: What Could the Proposed Changes Mean for Employers?
Work from home in Victoria is once again in the spotlight, with proposed changes prompting discussion about workplace flexibility, employee expectations and what the future of work could look like....
Ageism in the Workplace: What Australian Businesses Can Learn From easyJet’s Recruitment Drive
Could Australian businesses be overlooking an experienced and highly capable pool of talent? UK airline easyJet has recently launched another recruitment campaign targeting people aged 50 and over, following an...
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Australia: Supporting the ‘Sandwich Generation’
Employee Matters Managing Director, Natasha Hawker recently shared a powerful LinkedIn post in a moment of vulnerability - it wasn't about a week from hell, it was a snapshot of...
Why Are Australian Businesses Choosing Embedded Fractional Recruitment Over Traditional Agencies in FY 26-27
The way Australian businesses are approaching their hiring is changing. For some organisations, paying a recruitment agency a percentage of a candidate’s salary for every hire no longer makes sense,...
Australia’s Job Mobility Falls to a Record Low: What Does It Mean?
Australia’s job mobility rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, with fewer Australians choosing to change jobs amid ongoing economic uncertainty. In a shift from the job-hopping trend...