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HR to Go
by EWS
Do you look after HR in your workplace? HR to Go is the perfect pocket-sized advice about employment law and HR in Australia that can travel with you. Presented by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), you’ll learn how to avoid employee lawsuits, optimise performance, and reduce your workforce risks.
Episodes
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Ep 29: Difficult Conversations & The Cost of Avoidance
Difficult conversations are an unavoidable part of managing people. Yet even experienced leaders can find themselves putting them off, hoping problems will resolve themselves or avoiding the discomfort of addressing poor performance and behaviour. But what happens when those conversations don't...
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Ep 28: The Hiring Gap: Better Hiring, Stronger Retention
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold is joined by Christine Fedoulis from Superior Recruitment to unpack where employers can get hiring right, and where small gaps in the process can create bigger problems later. From defining the role and future-proofing the position description, to candidate...
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Ep 27: HR Mythbusting - The HR Myths That Continue To Catch Employers Out
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen is joined by Greg Arnold, founder of Effective Workplace Solutions, to unpack some of the most common HR myths that continue to catch employers out. From “you need three warnings before termination” to “salaried staff don’t need timesheets” and “paying above award...
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Ep 26: Employee Benefits - The Costs Employers Often Overlook (And How to Get It Right)
Employee benefits can be a powerful way to attract and retain talent but they often come with costs employers don’t fully consider upfront. In this episode of HR2Go, Karen is joined by Matt Hardy (MRTG Taxes) to unpack the real cost of employee benefits, with a focus on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)...
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Ep 25: Drug Testing at Work - Risk, Medicinal Cannabis & the Leadership Mindset Shift
Drug and alcohol testing is designed to reduce workplace risk — but is it enough? In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold speaks with Associate Professor David Allen from Drug & Alcohol Solutions Australia about alcohol, drugs and impairment in Australian workplaces. They discuss: • Workplace drug...
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Ep 24: The HR End of Year Wrap Up: 2025’s Biggest Workplace Issues — with the EWS Team
In this special end-of-year roundtable, the EWS team sits down for a rapid-fire look back at the HR moments, surprises and challenges that defined 2025 — and what employers should be ready for in 2026. Karen is joined by Greg Arnold, Peter Norrie and Jane Van Gulick for a candid, insightful…
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Ep 23: Psychosocial Hazards - The Hidden Risks Inside Every Workplace
Episode 23 – Psychosocial Hazards: The Hidden Risks Inside Every Workplace Not all workplace hazards wear high-vis. Some sit quietly in job descriptions, Zoom calls, and Monday morning meetings — until they start to cause real harm. In this episode of HR2GO, Karen Arnold is joined by Michelle…
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Ep 22: Management Vs Leadership - Why Businesses Need Both To Thrive
What’s the real difference between management and leadership—and why does it matter for your business? In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold unpacks the myths, the habits, and the practical takeaways that separate task-focused management from people-focused leadership. You’ll hear why trust in...
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Ep 21: You’re Hired — Please Wing It! Why Employee Onboarding Matters More Than You Think
Employee onboarding isn’t just a checklist — it’s the foundation for culture, compliance, and long-term success. In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold is joined by Sarah Stone, Capability Strategist and Co-Founder of Linkable, to unpack the real cost of poor onboarding, the risks of relying on...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Episode 9: Closing the loopholes - Part 1
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...
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Episode 8: HR myths
In this episode of HR to Go, Karen Arnold and Peter Norrie dispel the most common HR myths in Australia.
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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.
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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’...
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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.
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Episode 4: Hybrid workplaces—managing remote workers
EWS Managing Director Karen Arnold shares her top tips for successfully managing remote workers.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 1: Employee retention strategies
We share our top tips for retaining employees to help create a great working culture and save your company money.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you look after HR in your workplace? HR to Go is the perfect pocket-sized advice about employment law and HR in Australia that can travel with you. Presented by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), you’ll learn how to avoid employee lawsuits, optimise performance, and reduce your workforce risks.
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Do you look after HR in your workplace? HR to Go is the perfect pocket-sized advice about employment law and HR in Australia that can travel with you. Presented by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), you’ll learn how to avoid employee lawsuits, optimise performance, and reduce your...
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