In this festive episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle sits down with Marisa, Senior HR Consultant at ProcessWorx & ProcessWorxAg, to unpack everything employers need to know before the office Christmas or end-of-year party.

They cover:

• The do’s and don’ts of workplace celebrations, and why they’re still considered work events 
• Managing alcohol, safety, and behaviour expectations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
• New Fair Work rules around annual leave and Christmas shutdown periods
• Practical tips to minimise risk, from setting clear boundaries to planning safe transport and inclusive activities

Perfect for business owners, managers and team leaders who want to celebrate responsibly while keeping their people safe and their business compliant.

Protect your people, protect your business.

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Head of Client Services Sara Harris sits down with Danii Wannberg, Senior HR Advisor and IR Technical lead at ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, to unpack one of the most significant recent Federal Court decisions affecting Australian employers.

They discuss:

• Why annualised or flat-rate pay arrangements are no longer enough to meet Award obligations
• How the decision impacts record keeping, contracts, and IFAs
• What employers should be doing right now to stay compliant

Perfect for business owners and managers who need to understand how these changes affect their payroll, contracts, and compliance processes.

Protect your people, protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg Danielle McNamee is joined by Jimmy McKenzie, agricultural professional and recruitment specialist, to talk about how stress and fatigue can impact safety, productivity and decision-making during harvest.

Together they unpack:

• Why fatigue is now recognised as a psychosocial hazard under WHS laws
• How to spot the signs of stress and burnout in yourself and your team
• Practical strategies farmers are using to manage fatigue without slowing down operations

Perfect for farm owners, managers, and harvest crews gearing up for the busy season.

Protect your people, protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

In this episode, Head of Client Services Sara Harris chats with Marisa Ross, Senior HR Consultant at ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, about what it really takes to build a good workplace culture and why it matters more than ever.

They cover:

• What workplace culture actually means (beyond free coffee and values posters)
• The four phases of the Culture Alignment Maturity Model
• How communication and feedback shape trust and performance
• The role of psychological safety and resilience
• Why recognition and accountability go hand in hand
• How culture plays out across the whole employee life cycle
• The connection between culture, HR systems, and safety outcomes

If you’re looking to improve communication, boost engagement, and create a workplace where people genuinely want to stay, this episode is full of practical insights to help you get started.

Remember — protecting your people protects your business!

www.processworx.com.au

In this episode, Senior HR Consultant Marisa Ross chats with Sara Harris, Head of Client Services at ProcessWorx and Accredited DISC Provider, about how psychometric tools like DISC profiling can transform the way you hire and manage people.

They cover:

• What the DISC model is and how it works
• Common myths about personality testing and the science behind it
• How DISC helps employers make better hiring decisions
• Using DISC to improve communication, leadership, and team culture
• Real-world examples of how profiling reduced workplace conflict
• Why it’s especially useful for small teams and farming operations
• The link between personality awareness, HR compliance, and safety outcomes

If you’re looking to build stronger teams, make smarter recruitment choices, and boost communication in your workplace, this episode is full of practical insights you can apply right away.

Remember — protecting your people protects your business!

www.processworx.com.au

BDM at ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg interviews Danielle McNamee on the critical importance of managing contractor safety. The discussion highlights:

• The risks businesses face when engaging contractors, especially where roles and responsibilities are unclear.
• A recent case study which highlights the importance of treating contractors as workers.
• Practical steps for PCBUs (employers) to protect their people and their businesses.

The episode closes with a reminder that contractor safety is shared responsibility, you cannot outsource safety risks to contractors.

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle sits down with WA broadacre farmer and ProcessWorxAg Client Relationship Manager Tracy McAlpine to talk all things harvest readiness and farm safety. They cover:

• How to create a strong safety culture before the busy harvest season
• The right way to induct family members and seasonal workers—no shortcuts just because they’re family
• Checking licences and competencies early to avoid last-minute surprises
• Managing contractor and visitor inductions with ProcessWorxShield
• Running effective pre-harvest safety meetings on fire preparedness, traffic plans and fatigue management
• How ProcessWorx Shield keeps inductions, training records and incident reporting in one place for easy compliance

Whether you manage a broadacre farm or a mixed farming enterprise, this episode shows how to get your team harvest-ready, stay compliant with WHS obligations and protect both your people and your farm. 

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle is joined by Senior HR Consultant Marisa Ross to explore how training drives performance, conduct and the future of learning. They cover:

• How training lifts productivity and reduces conduct issues
• Common myths about the cost and value of training
• A real client success story improving safety and efficiency
• Key training methods and when to use each
• Why competency checks are vital for WHS and Fair Work compliance
• How ProcessWorxShield streamlines training records and reminders
• The rise of AI in learning

Whether you run a small business, manage a farm, or lead a team in any industry, this episode shows how to build training that protects your people and prepares your workplace for the future.

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Danielle McNamee chats with Sally Parker, Director of Enable Consultancy, about how well-organised operations are the secret to unlocking your team’s best performance. They cover:

• Why strong operational foundations drive productivity and culture
• Common gaps like poor onboarding and ad hoc communication
• How operational clarity reduces HR & Safety compliance risks
• Practical first steps to streamline processes and boost morale

If you want a smoother, safer, and more engaged workplace, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Remember protecting your people protects your business!

www.processworx.com.au

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee explores one of the most powerful yet practical tools in workplace safety – the Risk Register.

From identifying hazards and assessing risks, to linking them directly with Safe Work Procedures and training programs, Danielle explains how a Risk Register becomes the roadmap for your safety system. She also dives into the growing importance of managing psychosocial hazards – like stress, fatigue, and bullying – alongside physical risks.

With real-world examples and case studies, this episode shows business owners how to turn their Risk Register into a living document that not only meets compliance but also protects people and strengthens workplace culture.

www.processworx.com.au