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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embracing Flexibility in Remote Work Is this the end of the 9 to 5? A new push aims to let parents choose their work hours, helping Aussie families spend more time together. Key employer associations urge the Fair Work Commission to remove restrictions on set shifts and minimum pay for remote workers. They stress the […]
Employee relations legislation changes are impacting all businesses of all sizes. Are you prepared to meet the new requirements? Recent changes to ER legislation are the most significant since the introduction of the Fair Work Act. Strategic financial management is crucial for businesses to remain adaptable and agile in this changing landscape, to minimise risk and maximise financial outcomes. Findex has partnered with Employee Matters to bring clarity on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 took four years for Melbourne’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. From 6 March, 2023, the The […]
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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 crisis, […]
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. 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. By Catherine Tratsellas As we 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 Paul Ackerman Following a recent […]
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 Paul Ackerman The Fair 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. By Paul Ackerman In recent months […]
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. 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. 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. You may have recently heard about […]
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 […]