HR to Go

Episode 19: Your Culture Is Costing You Talent - Leadership, Retention & the Hidden Risks of Compliance Gaps

What’s driving your staff turnover — and what can you do about it?
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold sits down with Stephen Woods, Director of Employee Wellness Australia, to unpack the big themes from the Beyond Compliance event. From leadership blind spots to workplace wellbeing, they explore why ticking the compliance boxes isn’t enough — and how culture, communication, and capability are the real keys to employee retention.
You’ll learn:
Why strong leadership is your best risk strategy
How poor culture silently drives turnover and burnout
The real cost of losing great employees — and how to prevent it
Practical tools like stay interviews and leadership programs that work
Whether you're an HR leader, business owner, or people manager, this conversation will help you shift from reactive to high-performing — with a workplace culture that actually retains top talent.
🔗 Learn more about Employee Wellness Australia: employeewellnessaustralia.com.au📞 Need support with HR or employment law? Visit ewsolutions.com.au

Episode 18: Payroll Mistakes Are Costly: What Every Australian Business Must Know About Wage Theft Laws in 2025

Worried about payroll compliance? You should be. In this episode of HR2Go, host Karen Arnold is joined by Senior Consultant Peter Norrie to unpack how even minor payroll mistakes can lead to massive financial penalties — and even criminal charges — under Australia’s updated wage theft laws from January 2025.
We explore:
What a payroll audit really involves
Why 99% of audits uncover compliance issues
Common award misinterpretations and payroll system errors
Real-life cases of wage underpayment and the impact on business reputation
Why overpayments can be just as risky as underpayments
Practical steps to protect your business from legal risk
Whether you're an SME owner, payroll manager or HR professional, this episode is a must-listen for staying compliant, building trust with staff, and avoiding the devastating fallout of getting it wrong.
🎧 Ready for a payroll health check? Visit ewsolutions.com.au to book a consultation.
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Episode 17: Compliance or Chaos? Your Essential HR Guide For 2025.

Compliance or Chaos?  Keeping Your Workplace in Check in 2025.

Episode 16: Holiday Hangover - Revitalise Your Team for the New Year

Happy New Year... Or is it? In our latest HR to Go podcast episode, Holiday Hangover: Revitalise Your Team for the New Year, we discuss how to re-energise your employees after the festive break and keep morale high.
Discover practical strategies to help your team re-engage, refocus, and start the year on a positive note. Crucial start-of-year listening for all business owners and managers.

Episode 15: Santa's HR Workshop - Navigating Christmas Parties

Karen Arnold from Effective Workplace Solutions chats about workplace Christmas parties. Listen to find out everything you need to navigate from a human resources point of view. Download the free EWS Christmas Party Checklist from our site: https://www.ewsolutions.com.au/product-page/ews-christmas-party-checklist

Episode 14: Fine print, big impact: policy power

Karen Arnold shares the small details in workplace policies that can significantly affect your organisation’s culture, efficiency, and ability to manage your employees.

Episode 13: Employee wellbeing

The wellbeing of your employees can make or break your business. We share our top tips for enhancing and maintaining workplace wellbeing, from affordable and easy tactics to simple strategies.

Episode 12: Closing the loophole - Part 2

Remember the podcast episode where we discussed the new ‘Closing the loophole’ legislation (episode nine)? We’ve just recorded a sequel to highlight the new changes that are effective from August 2024. Listen now to find out how your business may be impacted.

Episode 11: A casual conversation

In this episode of HR to Go, Effective Workplace Solutions Founder Greg Arnold dives deep into the evolving landscape of casual employment, focusing on the new laws set to take effect in August 2024. Our discussion covers:
casual entitlements under Awards and legislation
the definition of casual employment and the new definition of casual employment under the Closing Loopholes Bill
casual conversion and how this will operate under the new laws
the new laws around the Casuals Information Statement, and
dismissal of casual employees
Plus, we offer practical tips to help you prepare for these significant legislative changes. Don’t miss this essential episode to stay ahead in HR compliance and best practices.

Episode 10: Mastering redundancy management

Discover the key strategies for navigating redundancies with confidence in this exclusive podcast episode hosted by Effective Workplace Solutions. As a leading HR and employment law expert consultant in Australia, we understand the complexities of managing workforce changes. Listen now to gain valuable insights into the legal aspects, best practices, and effective communication strategies during the redundancy process. Whether you're an HR professional, business owner, or manager, this podcast episode is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate redundancies smoothly while prioritising the wellbeing of your team.