In February 2023, the Australian Government took a decisive step towards addressing the gender pay gap with the introduction of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023. From this year, the findings are public, which means that companies will effectively be ‘named and shamed’ in the court of public opinion. […]
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 […]
Over the past four years, the work landscape has undergone a transformative journey, reshaping how we approach our professional lives. As the world adapts to new norms, some business owners are signaling a return to full-time office work, challenging the prevailing momentum favoring hybrid setups. This shift coincides with Australia’s recent enactment of the Right […]
Natasha Hawker was a guest of Karalee Katsambanis on Radio 6PR Perth. They talked about the rising cost of living and staff shortages, creating a perfect storm for Australian Human Resources. Other issues covered were changes in employment law, the rapidly changing workplace landscape and the recently introduced Domestic and Family Violence paid leave. Our […]
Back to the future of work… This audio recording is from a seminar exploring strategies for – and the legal ramifications of – hybrid work and the return to physical offices. Panellists: Natasha Hawker Managing Director, Employee Matters Danny King Principal, Danny King Legal Monica Watt Group Chief Human Resources Officer, ELMO Software Topics covered […]
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 […]
Mining the value in your business Natasha talked with Joanna Oakey of Aspect Legal on the concept of employee engagement – what it is, how do you measure it, and how do you increase it. To help us give depth to this topic, we brought back Natasha Hawker of Employee Matters to talk about how […]
Natasha Hawker was a guest on the Aspect Legal “Talking Law” podcast – together they drilled into how you can potentially minimise employee disputes within your organisation by investing on training and development for your managers. To listen to podcast, click Here
In this video, Natasha talks about: Accessorial Liability Employee Lifecycle Employee Asset Model Unfair Dismissal Sham Contracting Interview Techniques And much more !
How does collective mindfulness apply to workers compensation? How do our expectations get us into trouble? Oh, and what is the meaning of life? By Guest Blogger James Ellis of Framework Group I’m not so sure which I enjoy most anymore, being right or being wrong? My family, who are accustomed to my insatiable appetite […]