It has been a busy year already for employers to manage changes in workplace regulations and events impacting business. New Annualised Hours rules for some Awards, more proposals by the government to deal with underpayments and Wage Theft and the impact of the bushfires and currently of COVID-19. But the pace does not let up […]
The Five Steps you should take to protect your business and employees during the Coronavirus crisis
06/03/2020Important advice for business owners regarding the coronavirus crisis. Natasha Hawker explains the steps that you can take to best manage your business and team members during this emergency. If you would like some assistance with preparing a crisis management plan, please contact us – we’re here to help. Book a Free Discovery Session […]
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS The information contained in this document is current as of 11 February 2020. This situation is rapidly changing and we suggest employers keep themselves frequently informed of federal and state government advice. What is Coronavirus and how is it transmitted? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They cause illnesses that […]
The Coalition wins the election and Labor’s argument that the reduction in penalty rates, for some sectors is unfair, does not resonate with the voters. Does this represent the end of the Coalition’s 12-year industrial relations hangover from ‘Work Choices’ as we are about to embark on a new wave of pro-business IR reform? Put […]
When you search for a job, you’re often asked to provide a lot of personal information. But how do you know that information ends up in safe hands? We asked cyber safety and HR experts to explain what information employers can ask you for, and steps you can take to keep it safe. Personal information […]
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 […]
This year has seen two pieces of legislation come out that, on the face of it, target corporates and large private companies. The new rules around Whistleblower protections and Modern Slavery may at first sight, be something you think will not impact your business. However, it is worth taking a closer look at both of […]
By Catherine Williams A study by travel website Expedia of more than 11,000 people found Australian workers take less annual leave than their entitlements allow them, with the average using only 14 of 20 paid days available. One-in-six Australians failed to take a single day of leave in 2018. This year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, […]
Most Startups begin with and are driven by Big Dreams with a sweeping vision and lots of risk for failure thrown in for good measure. The statistics are confronting, more than 60% of businesses fail within the first 3 years. The reason for this is that it’s tough, really tough. Cash flow is a constant […]
New Book, “Ego, Authority, Failure”, Teaches Business Leaders How to Become Better Managers by Using Hostage Negotiations and Empathy Tactics Natasha Hawker, managing director of Employee Matters and author of From Hire to Fire & Everything in Between, explains why Gaunt’s book is a valuable tool for business managers: “I believe that most managers struggle […]