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 formal policy for this.” Misconduct rarely arrives with a warning. It can start small, escalate quickly and leave managers unsure how to respond. A clear […]
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. A question from a manager turns into a compliance check. A performance issue becomes a time-consuming process. A simple decision suddenly feels high risk. This […]
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 opportunity; exit interviews can give you invaluable insights into your culture, leadership, and employee experience, helping you build a better workplace for the rest of […]
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 what employers need to know when an employee’s sick leave runs out. What Happens When Paid Sick Leave Runs Out? Under the National Employment Standards […]
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 employers, this festive function, even if it is off-site or outside normal hours, is still considered an extension of the workplace. This means your legal […]
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 from your people. But with so many providers offering HR advisory services, it can be hard to know who to trust and what to look […]
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 hidden financial burden for Australian businesses, a cost that can be measured in billions of dollars and far reaching damage to a company’s reputation and […]
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 connection with our beloved pets. They became our steadfast companions, furry therapists and a constant source of comfort in uncertain times. Even as we navigate […]
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 occurred in Australia’s work health and safety (WHS) landscape. Since amendments were introduced in 2022, it has become clear that workplace safety also includes “psychosocial […]
Tertiary qualifications? Check ✅ Demonstrated experience? Check ✅ Skilled in a specific IT platform? Check ✅ But how can you screen for passion, flair and determination? The idea of recruiting for behavioral traits is rooted in Frank Parsons’s Trait and Factor Theory, developed in the early 20th century. Parsons, considered the founder of vocational guidance, […]
Have you ever wrestled with the decision of calling in sick, feeling a pang of guilt or concern about what your absence might mean for your job or team? If so, you’re not alone. This common feeling is deeply tied to what experts call the ‘sick tax’. The sick tax refers to that unspoken pressure […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Employee Matters was pleased to host an informative workshop led by MyMuse to highlight The Future of Workplace Support: Cancer, Caregiving & Chronic Illness Support on 3 April 2025:
Introduction Employee engagement can be defined as the level of commitment and motivation an employee has towards helping their organisation reach its goals. For your people to give their best, they need to believe that your company is aiming for the right goals — both from an economic standpoint and a social one — and […]
Exit interviews are a valuable tool for organisations in Australia, BUT here is the key, only when they are used properly. How many times have you: Held an exit interview and then just ‘filed it’ afterwards? Participated in an exit interview with no confidence anyone would bother taking notice of it afterwards? If done well, […]
As Australia emerges from the pandemic, many businesses are navigating the transition of their employees back to the office. One of the central themes in this shift is the growing demand for flexibility in how, where, and when work is performed. The Australian workforce, like much of the world, grew accustomed during the pandemic to […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Expert Warns Ignorance Can Lead to […]
Crucial Employee Management Tips For Small Businesses On a recent episode of Small Business Banter, Natasha Hawker and Michael Kerr discuss pivotal strategies for small business owners aiming to optimise employee management and drive growth. This insightful conversation delves into the transformative impact of exceptional HR practices, navigating today’s employment landscape, and essential considerations when […]
How Aussie teens are stepping up and entering the workforce to help contribute to the household, as cost-of-living pressures mount Consequences In a recent interview on Channel 7 Sunrise Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, discussed teenagers entering the workforce to support spiralling family budgets. The cost of living crisis is not going anywhere […]
By David Brown, General Manager Outsourcing some or all of your HR functions makes sense for any growing organisations, and often can make sense for smaller businesses too. What outsourcing looks like, when you should consider it and how you choose the best service for your needs are the kinds of questions that ‘persuade’ many […]
As many of you will have seen in the media earlier in the year, the ‘Right to Disconnect’ was a hot topic. Doing a deal with the Greens and Crossbench, the Labor government introduced this new right into the second part of their Closing Loopholes industrial relations legislation which was passed in February. Yes, this […]
Fair Work have announced a 3.75% Minimum Wage Increase – Here is all you need to know. As usual at this time of year, the Fair Work Commission has made its ruling on increases to the minimum wage and all other Award pay rates. The increase applies to anyone who is paid minimum award wages […]
Newcastle GP says unnecessary appointments for medical certificates are wasting doctors’ time. Natasha Hawker was interviewed on ABC Radio Newcastle to discuss a recent topic where a Newcastle GP, Dr. Max Mollenkopf, advocates for employers to stop requiring medical certificates for employees to take time off work. Dr. Mollenkopf argues that these requirements take valuable […]
In the face of current economic challenges, it’s critical that business owners and people leaders invest in their employees and their people management. Watch this online session to learn how taking an employee-centred approach to your budget is vital to surviving & thriving in FY25, including: How to restructure – not fracture – your business […]
Why Have Human Resources Policies? How many times have you heard (or said), ‘we need less red tape’, ‘it’s bureaucracy gone mad’ or some similar phrase to capture just how rule bound we are in business or in society as a whole? There is no doubt that at times, we all feel the frustration of […]
Legal Consequences Unveiled: Employer’s Contact with Sick Leave Employee Leads to Compensation Order In a recent interview on Sunrise Channel 7, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, delved into the implications of a compensation order issued to an Australian employer. This employer was directed to pay 10 months’ backpay and ongoing workers’ compensation to […]
Where does Australia rank in terms of Paid Parental Leave? It is fair to say that when it comes to Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Australia was late to the party. Before the first scheme was introduced in 2011, Australia was one of only 2 OECD countries who did not have such a scheme. Even now, […]
Employees in Australia could soon double their annual leave at half pay under new ACTU proposal Employee Matters’ Managing Director, Natasha Hawker, is back on Sunrise, the Channel 7 Breakfast show, to discuss a new initiative regarding annual leave entitlements. A proposal by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) could allow many Australian workers […]
Natasha Hawker, Founder and Managing Director of Employee Matters, was recently quoted in a Yahoo Finance article by Lollie Barr titled ‘Entitled’ young Aussies ditch one major Boomer rule – and I like it. Hawker discusses the significant shift in leadership traits among Gen Z, emphasising their advocacy for flexibility, empathy, and a focus on […]
By David Brown, General Manager Gone are the days when Human Resources (HR) was seen as the soft, fluffy administrative area designed specifically to carry out each and every manager’s wishes. As business has become more complex, the workforce more diverse and demanding and the regulatory environment more complex, human resources has been recognised as […]
In a recent episode of Small Biz Matters, Natasha Hawker discussed the impact of Australia’s new Industrial Relations (IR) landscape on small businesses. Challenges Faced by Small Businesses Small businesses are struggling with the new legislation changes, often unaware or prioritising survival over compliance. Natasha stresses the need for proactive steps despite the challenges. Key […]
Over the past four years, the work landscape has undergone a transformative journey, reshaping how we approach our professional lives. As the world adapts to new norms, some business owners are signaling a return to full-time office work, challenging the prevailing momentum favoring hybrid setups. This shift coincides with Australia’s recent enactment of the Right […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In this article, we’re delving into […]
Performance counselling is a valuable tool used to ensure that employees perform work in a manner consistent their job description and the organisation’s values, which in turn helps boost productivity and the smooth running of the organisation. Performance counselling, also referred to as employee performance management, is often used to address issues such as the […]
Introduced to Parliament in March 2023, the Fair Work Amendment ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill 2023 aims to prevent employers from contacting employees outside of their designated working hours. This legislation would relieve employees from the obligation to read or respond to work-related communications beyond their work hours. In a brief interview on Sunrise, Natasha Hawker […]
Natasha Hawker was a guest on Channel 7’s Sunrise programme today to discuss annual leave. Currently the norm and indeed minimum requirement for full time employees is four weeks of Annual Leave. Some large corporates such as IKEA and Bunnings are moving to provide five weeks. What are the pros and cons and what negative […]
The impact of COVID-19 extended the concept of workplaces, with government restrictions during lockdown mandating working from home. This has paved the way for new forms of working, and the rising prevalence of hybrid workplace models has changed how employers manage their employees. One example of how employers have adapted to hybrid and remote work […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In any thriving organisation, maintaining high […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. As organisations grow, change, and face […]
This webinar, hosted by Employee Matters founder Natasha Hawker, addresses the ER Legislation Changes rolled out across Australia in 2022, 2023 and throughout 2024. The changes affect all businesses and are mandatory to implement. Topics covered in the webinar include: Respect@Work Bargaining Orders Family and Domestic Violence Leave Discrimination Pay Secrecy Flexible Work Enterprise Bargaining […]
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 within a team. To help you navigate this complex issue, Natasha Hawker, recently joined Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on ABC Radio’s Brisbane Breakfast to discuss a crucial topic: […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. New legislation means Australian companies can […]
Payroll is evolving into a powerful tool for boosting your organisation’s Employee Experience (EX) and Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Rather than being laborious and risk-prone, your payroll processes & systems could instead be boosting employee attraction, engagement and retention. In this webinar, Joel Smith (Affinity Payroll) and Natasha Hawker (Employee Matters) share insights and practical […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Are you aware of the updates […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. A new trend is emerging in […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. From 6 March, 2023, the The […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Listen to Natasha Hawker’s answer as […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In this post-COVID era, latest statistics […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. The mentality of working with an […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. With a talent shortage looming around […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. An end-of-year party is the perfect […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. New rules relating to paying […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. As we contemplate the employment landscape […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. COVID 19 RESPONSE In response to […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Stand Downs: A Business Survival Tool, […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. There’s no doubt that advances in […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In the wake of the global […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. As you know at Employee Matters […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It has been a busy year […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Important advice for business owners regarding […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Do you pay your employees an […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. The Coalition wins the election and […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Natasha Hawker and Caroline De Kimpe […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. You’re a growing business offering a […]
Employers have a ‘duty of care’ and the latest stats are suggesting that one in four Australian employees between the age of 16-85 have a mental health condition. This could be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anorexia and in more serious cases this can lead to suicide. We have recently given 8 of our team members […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. We are incredibly proud of our […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Catherine Williams A study by […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Most Startups begin with and are […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Changes to Victoria Long Service Leave-effective […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Natasha Hawker talks with Sarah McDonald […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Recently, a client shared with me […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Have you ever fired off an […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Morgan Howard In the media […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Advisers don’t start a financial planning […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Poor leadership can, and will, increase […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Businesses in Australia are becoming subject […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Does this Impact Your Business? The […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. What happens when you take a […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Natasha and Jeremy of Business Legal […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Natasha Hawker Why are […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Kate Renton, Employee Expert […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Kate Renton Facebook and LinkedIn […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Back in April 2017, the Government […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. You may have seen our […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. So you’ve been doing this small […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Anyone in business today knows the […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Natasha Hawker works well with deadlines. […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Sandra Rajendra, Employee Expert Can […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. My guest this week is the […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. If you were to go […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. I once worked for a company […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Most managers have had to do […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Stacy Gershberg, Employee Expert Have […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By Natasha Hawker People often ask […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. One of the things that I […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Communication is key to your success. […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. We recently helped a client reduce […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It’s Friday afternoon and Christine, who […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It’s Friday afternoon and Christine, who […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In this episode, I chat with […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Recently, a client shared with me […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. We recently had a new client […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. In this HerBusiness podcast interview with […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Why do some people want to […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. They say, and I believe, that […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. An employee who often comes in […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. For most small business owners, […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. At the end of last week, […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Last month, Australian mainstream and social […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Last week, I met Carol at […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. The other day my burgeoning grey […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It’s the worst job a boss […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. So you now have your first […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. This week I had to say […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. If you’re a small business owner […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Why don’t small businesses measure their […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. The old cliché ‘it’s not what […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Your business is only ever going […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Let’s face it, no one wants […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. I was asked recently by a […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Did you know that to be […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. When I look back on my […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. If you knew what I am […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Most start-ups start on the ‘smell […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. By our guest blogger, Danny King […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Recent events in Sydney have been […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Optimise Business Success: Mastering Effective Employee […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. We recently sent out a survey […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Being sacked just two months into […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. As HR practitioners know, effective and […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Recently, FWA ruled that Home Choice […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. They are standard procedure when someone […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. These simple steps in the article […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. I was visiting McDonalds yesterday on […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Can you smell the whiff of […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Why would you ever want to […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Why do you need to care […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Are you giving your business the […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. As an SME, when you get […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. A couple of years back, the […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Employment Relations can be a complex […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. So what is personal leave? Sounds […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. You are growing and you have […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Whilst we are celebrating International Women’s […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It hurts doesn’t it? When someone […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. It’s the biggest secret all managers […]
Written by Natasha Hawker Founder and Managing Director Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people. Every business has one ‘problem’ or […]