The Redundancy Ripple Effect: Why Unfair Dismissal Claims are Skyrocketing
In the current Australian economic climate, business as usual feels like a distant memory. As the cost of doing business climbs and the Reserve Bank continues to adjust interest rates,...
Beyond the Request: Victoria’s New Era of Right to WFH
The conversation around flexible work in Australia is shifting from asking for a favour to exercising a legal right. While recent Fair Work Commission rulings like Fitzpatrick v UNSW and...
A Tale of Two WFH Requests
Recent rulings in the Fair Work Commission have provided a critical wakeup call for both employees and HR professionals. Two landmark cases from 2025 and 2026 (Fitzpatrick v University of...
Leading the Way: Sentius Implements Groundbreaking Menstrual and Menopause Policy
At Employee Matters, we are incredibly proud to partner with clients who don't just talk about workplace culture but actively build it. Today, we are celebrating a major milestone with...
Why Every Business Needs a Clear Misconduct Policy
At Employee Matters, we spend a lot of time supporting businesses through difficult conversations. In many cases, those conversations start the same way: “We didn’t think we’d ever need a...
Personality is Your Superpower in the Age of AI
We are living in a new era of recruitment. With over 90% of Australian bosses now using Artificial Intelligence to advertise and hire, the landscape for job seekers has fundamentally...
How Outsourced HR Services Can Save You Time, Money and Stress
Most business owners don’t start a company because they’re passionate about employment contracts, performance plans, or award interpretations. Yet, before long, HR becomes a regular part of the working week....
Scrolling to Success: How to Recruit and Retain Generation Z
The Australian workforce is undergoing a seismic shift. As Baby Boomers retire and Millennials move into senior leadership, a new force has risen: Generation Z. Born between 1997 and 2012,...
Job Search 2026: The Power of Personality in the Age of AI
The job market has changed. If you’re applying for roles in 2026, you’re not just trying to impress a hiring manager, you’re trying to get past AI. Learn more in...
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...