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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle is joined by HR expert Danii Wannberg to unpack the often-complex process of making an employee redundant. They walk through:

• What legally constitutes a redundancy (and what doesn’t).
• The importance of a clear business case.
• How to conduct a fair and consultative process.
• The role of skills matrices and redeployment.
• What to include in a redundancy outcome letter.
• Redundancy entitlements and external notifications.
• How to manage the process with empathy and compliance.

Whether you’re a small business, farm or a manager facing restructuring, this episode gives you the practical steps to handle redundancies lawfully and with care

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle is joined by special guest Sam Messina, a successful farm owner and leader, to explore how small business owners can effectively manage relationships with their team.

From setting the tone for a healthy workplace culture to handling difficult conversations and supporting employees with mental health challenges, this honest and practical discussion offers tools that can easily be applied.

We cover:

• The fine line between being friendly and being the boss
• How Sam builds a strong, values-based culture on the farm
• Danielle’s HR checklist for creating an engaging culture
• Approaching tough performance conversations with care
• Supporting employees where mental health might be a factor

Whether you’re leading a farm, a café, or a team of tradies, this episode will leave you with confidence and clarity to lead with heart and fairness.

Protect your people. Protect your business.

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee is joined by Senior Advisor Matthew McGarry to unpack what it really means for employees to be “better off overall.” We explore the BOOT (Better Off Overall Test), set-off clauses, and Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs), and why just paying a flat rate isn’t enough. Learn how to ensure your pay structures are compliant, competitive, and fair.

✅ Understand the BOOT
✅ Avoid common set-off clause mistakes
✅ Use IFAs legally and effectively
✅ Protect your people and your business

📞 Need help? Contact ProcessWorx at 08 9316 9896 or visit www.processworx.com.au

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Discipline doesn’t have to be daunting. In this solo episode, Danielle McNamee breaks down how small businesses can confidently manage employee misconduct and performance issues, fairly and legally.

Learn the difference between poor performance and misconduct, how to run a compliant disciplinary process, and what to avoid if you want to stay out of trouble.

Whether you’re facing a tricky situation or just want to be prepared, this episode is a must-listen for business owners and managers alike.

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle dives into the growing workplace risk of fatigue- what it is, why it matters, and how employers and employees can work together to manage it.

From unplanned overtime after breakdowns to long harvest shifts, fatigue can sneak up fast and have serious consequences. Danielle chats with Julii Gaunt Head of Safety at ProcessWorx about the legal responsibilities, practical prevention strategies, and what every business owner needs to know to keep their team safe and productive.

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Danielle McNamee chats with Julii Gaunt, Head of Safety at ProcessWorx and ex WorkSafe Inspector about understanding Psychosocial Hazards in the workplace:

• What is a psychosocial hazard
• What are our responsibilities as business owners and managers
• What documentation do we need
• How to start a conversation about mental health with an employee
• How to put a management plan in place

Whether you're new to managing psychosocial hazards or looking to strengthen your current approach, this episode gives you practical insights and tools to build a safer, healthier workplace.

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In this episode Danielle chats with Senior HR Consultant, Marisa Ross, to break down how to manage employee performance with confidence.

From setting expectations during probation, to conducting meaningful performance reviews, and knowing when and how to implement a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), this episode gives you practical tools and real-world examples to help you lead better conversations—and better outcomes.

Perfect for small business owners, team leaders, and anyone who manages people.

www.processworx.com.au

In this episode Danielle chats with Sara Harris ProcessWorx's Head of Client Services, about how to recruit as a smaller organisation. Sara is responsible for all ProcessWorx recruitment, following Danielle's many recruitment failures. Sara and her team also help ProcessWorx clients with a very personalised recruitment service.

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