The Future of Work Is Flexible
There has been a lot of news lately about businesses both in Australia and abroad intending to force their workers back into the office either full or part time. The...
Five Recruitment Trends to Watch Out For in 2025
As we start a new year, let’s look at the big trends that Employee Matters believes will affect your ability to recruit in 2025, especially as a small to medium...
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...
How HR Consultants Drive Employee Engagement and Retention
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,...
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....
Exit Interviews in Australia: The Ultimate Guide
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...
Webinar: Am I in Burnout? (and what to do about it)
Burnout is on the rise in workplaces across Australia, impacting both individuals and teams. Watch our recent webinar where Margie Ireland - author of "The Happy Healthy Leader" - joined...
The Importance of a Rigorous Policy and Training Structure
A recent article circulating in HR news highlights the pitfalls of inadequate workplace training. The story centred on a company that believed it had taken the necessary steps to protect...
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...
Flexibility and Returning to the Office
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...