Wage underpayments is 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 […]
New legislation means Australian companies can no longer include pay secrecy clauses in their employment contracts. A ban on pay secrecy clauses means that employees are free to discuss their salaries with others if they choose to, marking a pivotal stride towards greater transparency. In light of this legislative change, what do HR professionals need […]
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 […]
Are you aware of the updates to the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements? We’re here to guide you through it all! Given the range and complexity of some of these changes, expert advice and guidance may be required. Use this link to book a free session with us to discuss how Employee Matters […]
A new trend is emerging in the wake of the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and other workplace movements. It promises to relieve stress, reduce employee burnout and still deliver quality work. Known as Bare Minimum Monday, the trend’s creator Marisa Jo Mayes explained in a TikTok video that after spending Sundays mapping out her week […]
The mentality of working with an employer for 30 plus years and receiving a gold watch upon retirement are long gone. It is safe to say that most Generation Z and Millennials would be foreign to this mentality. According to October 2021 data from career site CareerBuilder, Gen Z workers spend an average of two […]
Natasha Hawker and Caroline De Kimpe of New Horizon Coaching talk about building employee assets – not liabilities In this podcast episode you will learn: The 9-step employee asset model Why employee relations and HR best practice are so important. The short- and long-term consequences of a broken employee relations and HR practice. The key […]
By Kate Renton, Employee Expert The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun to audit 1000 businesses across Australia, as part of a new campaign to make sure employers have the basics right in their workplaces. Your business could be one of their targets. The Workplace Basics campaign will see Fair Work Inspectors assist businesses with […]
By Kate Renton Facebook and LinkedIn are out – Snapchat and Instagram are in. And I’m not talking about where to post your latest selfies, I’m talking about the social media channels you’ll need to use for recruitment if you are trying to attract Gen Z. Here are the 8 most important things to consider […]
You may have seen our Managing Director, Natasha Hawker was interviewed for an ABC Online article last week on the businesses who are hiring only non-smokers. As you may expect, the comments on this article picked up views from both ends of the spectrum and the article itself was picked up as a talking […]
Anyone in business today knows the importance of a high-performing employee. They can help you get the job done, bring in more sales, help others in the office, and can even brighten your working day. These types of employees are golden tickets in the business world, and should be treasured accordingly. But this post isn’t […]
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My guest this week is the incredibly talented Natasha Hawker, director of Employee Matters. She is an author, trainer, speaker and mother of 3. Her book, From Hire to Fire and Everything In Between is a handbook for business owners of the ‘how tos’ of managing staff and even having those difficult conversations. Click […]
Watching others slog it out seems an unlikely cause for jealousy, but that’s exactly how Paul Di Michiel felt upon being made redundant. Published 23 May 2017 Executive Style (a Fairfax Publication) Click Here for complete article
Natasha Hawker speaks at the FBAA Annual Conference on the Gold Coast, November 2016
It’s Friday afternoon and Christine, who has a series of documented performance failures, is about to be dismissed by you. You are by no means looking forward to this awkward conversation, but can be comforted by the knowledge that you have complied with your obligations thus far — and that Christine has decided to accept […]
It’s Friday afternoon and Christine, who has a series of documented performance failures, is about to be dismissed by you. You are by no means looking forward to this awkward conversation, but can be comforted by the knowledge that you have complied with your obligations thus far — and that Christine has decided to accept […]
In this herBusiness podcast interview with the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, Natasha Hawker discusses how businesses that build high performing teams have increased profit, increased customer satisfaction, increased customer loyalty and an increased ability to attract employees. Natasha emphasises the importance of employees: they are a lever for your business, with the potential to make your […]
Most of us have experienced, or endured, a horrible boss. He/she might have had anger issues and delighted in yelling at employees until his voice was hoarse or non-existent. Or he might have picked on just one or two employees, making their lives hell until they resigned. For complete Huffington Post Article, click Here
An employee who often comes in late, if at all, is frequently burdened with personal “stuff” or is just not pulling their weight in the workplace… – sound familiar? Chances are you have worked with an individual who fits this description or you still have one in your business. Unreliability is a business-killer; if you […]
Last month, Australian mainstream and social media lit up with reactions to suggestive comments made to a TV journalist by a well-known cricketer. What he thought was just ‘having some fun’ was interpreted by many as a blatant case of harassment, and the pressure many women feel to stay quiet and ‘just ignore it’. A […]
Because with greater productivity should come greater profit levels and increased hiring and better working conditions. Employees will find that there is a broader choice and range of roles and employers will need to continue to ‘win the war for the best talent’. The Productivity Commission today released its preliminary findings which we have reviewed […]
Rajiv talks with Natasha, Glenn Anthony from BNI, Steve James IT Teacher & James Michael- Leadership Expert discussing how technology aids their businesses. Click here to listen