Episode 20: From Grassroots to Growth: Getting HR Right Without the Red Tape
When you’re a small team doing big things, HR can feel like the last thing on the list.
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen chats with Tash from Aussie Helpers, a grassroots charity supporting farmers across Australia. Like many purpose-driven organisations, Aussie Helpers was growing fast — but their people processes hadn’t kept up.
Tash shares how the fear of “corporate HR” gave way to something much more valuable:
✅ Less stress
✅ Faster onboarding
✅ Clearer staff conversations
✅ Real peace of mind
“We didn’t know what we didn’t know.”
“It’s not red tape — it’s relief.”
“I wish we’d done it 12 months ago.”
Listen in for a candid, down-to-earth conversation about how strong HR systems don’t have to be rigid — they can actually free your team up to focus on what really matters.
🎧 Episode Host: Karen Arnold
🌐 Learn more about Aussie Helpers: www.aussiehelpers.org.au
🛟 Get HR support tailored to your business: www.ewsolutions.com.au
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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
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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.
#PayrollAudit #WageTheft #FairWork #HRCompliance #SmallBusinessAustralia #HR2GoPodcast
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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.
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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.
HR to Go is your pocket-sized guide to Australian employment law and smart people management — brought to you by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS).
In each quick episode, we unpack real-life workplace issues, help you avoid costly mistakes, and give you practical tools to lead with confidence — without the jargon or overwhelm.
Whether you’re navigating tricky staff situations, aiming to boost performance, or just trying to stay compliant (and out of court), this podcast travels with you — and talks straight.
Real advice. Real stories. Real HR solutions. On the go.
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