Aussie bosses shamed as ‘ghosting’ trend leaves workers in the dark
The hiring process is under scrutiny as job seekers take a stand against being "ghosted" by potential employers. An increasing number of candidates are speaking out about the frustration of...
Work-from-home vs return-to-office spark resignations
As major companies like Coles, Woolworths, and Amazon mandate a return to the office, concerns are rising over a potential surge in resignations. In a recent Yahoo Finance article, Employee...
Mastering Difficult Conversations: Manage Self, Lead Others Podcast (Episode 153)
Mastering Difficult Workplace Conversations with Natasha Hawker Navigating difficult workplace conversations is one of the biggest challenges leaders face. In a recent episode of the Manage Self, Lead Others podcast,...
Why candidates aren’t applying for your job?
In a recent SEEK article, Natasha Hawker was quoted, offering her expert advice on why job postings may be falling flat with prospective candidates. Some key points discussed include: The...
Amazon staff have just returned back to the office ‘five days a week’
During an interview with Monique Wright on Channel 7's Sunrise, Natasha Hawker discussed Amazon’s mandate requiring employees to return to the office five days a week from 2 January 2025....
Australians get ‘right to disconnect’ after working hours
In a recent BBC News segment, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, discussed Australia’s new "Right to Disconnect" law. This law gives employees the right to ignore work-related messages...
Bosses Spying On Workers Using Surveillance Technology
In a recent segment on The Project (Network 10), Natasha Hawker highlighted a growing concern in the modern workplace: the use of surveillance technology by employers to monitor their employees'...
Almost half of all Aussie workplaces admit to using AI to spy on their employees
Employee surveillance is on the rise in Australia, with nearly half of all workplaces using AI technology to monitor staff. While this practice may raise concerns about privacy, it is...
Australia could face significant fines if they fail to comply with ‘Right to Disconnect’
Australia's new 'Right to Disconnect' laws, effective from August 26, mandate that businesses with 15 or more employees must respect workers' right to refuse work-related communications outside of their designated...
Firms Must Be ‘Proactive’ on Right-To-Disconnect Laws
Australian companies must comply with the new right-to-disconnect legislation, which allows employees to refuse after-hours contact from their employers. Natasha Hawker of Employee Matters warns that many businesses are unprepared...
How the Right to Disconnect Legislation Impacts Australian Businesses on Ultra106five – Hobart
In this interview on Ultra106five, a radio station in Hobart, Tasmania, Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, discusses the new 'Right to Disconnect' legislation that came into effect on...
Right to Disconnect in Detail: An In-Depth Discussion on 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair
In a recent interview with Tony Moclair on 3AW Afternoons, Natasha Hawker, Employment Expert and Managing Director of Employee Matters, sheds light on the new 'Right to Disconnect' legislation. Key...