HR to Go

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. 

Episode 9: Closing the loopholes

In December 2023, the Government passed a raft of changes to industrial relations and employment law in Australia. Some of these changes are significant and will impact some industry sectors more than others. Effective Workplace Solutions Founder and Senior Consultant Greg Arnold reveals what the changes are and how they may impact your business.

Episode 8: HR myths

In this episode of HR to Go, Karen Arnold and Peter Norrie dispel the most common HR myths in Australia.

Episode 7: Employee monitoring and surveillance

Some would argue it’s okay for employers to use technology to monitor the productivity levels of their employees, but where is the line drawn in relation to privacy? Karen Arnold explains what is and isn’t okay with employee spying, and what steps you need to have in place legally.

Episode 6: Considerations for engaging a consultant

At some point, all businesses need to engage a consultant—whether it’s for strategic business planning, engineering, HR, financial or marketing. Before searching for the right consultant for your needs, it’s important to know what questions you should ask. Discover how to sift through the ‘sales’ pitches to find the real experts in our latest podcast episode of HR to Go.

Episode 5: Avoiding fines with payroll reviews

Peter Norrie and Karen Arnold discuss how a regular payroll review can save businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars and even avoid jail sentences for wage theft. 

Episode 4: Hybrid workplaces—managing remote workers

EWS Managing Director Karen Arnold shares her top tips for successfully managing remote workers. 

Episode 3: Q&A—Ask an expert

Effective Workplace Solutions Director Greg Arnold highlights the most commonly asked questions he receives from clients in relation to employment law and HR matters, and provides insightful responses. 

Episode 2: Steps to manage performance

In this podcast episode of HR to Go, we ask the managing director of EWS to share her advice about steps for managing employees' performance.