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In this episode we talk all about the Respect @ Work legislation that came into law in December 2022. 

Our conversation covers:

• Where this has come from 
• What it's all about
• What it means for your business
• Where you can start

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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Have you ever thought about being on a Board?

In this episode we met with David Schwartz, CEO of Board Direction.

And he talked all about the world of finding and gaining a Board appointment. He shared why he thinks there's value in sitting on a Board for your career (even for small business owners!).

As our guests always do, he shared with us his journey of becoming a business owner and he also let us peek behind the curtain into how his business supports their clients and how we can help you on the journey of becoming a Board member.

If you are currently looking for a Board appointment, check out the vacancies listed on Board Direction's website here.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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In this episode, we look at the darker side of teamwork...and situations when teamwork isn't working for you.

Do any of these sound familiar?

• 'Decision Desert' - where everyone in the team waits for someone else to decide to move forward. All opinions are welcomed for the effort of being shown to be collaborating, but there's a lot of confusion, and ultimately no decision is made.
• 'Misty Valley' - catering to everyone because you don't want to upset anyone, but it's leading to a lack of clarity. Many discussions may happen, and people may follow along, but ultimately, not everyone understands the vision completely. 
• 'Murky Meetings Mountains' - ever been to a meeting, but you're not sure what you're there for? There's no agenda, or it's a meeting that could have been done via email? There are actions to come out of it, but nothing is done in between the meetings, so you're on a roundabout where the same thing keeps happening.
• 'Forest of Irresponsibility' - this is where no one takes accountability. There's a feeling amongst the team that someone will do it. It can then lead to no one doing it.
• 'Volcano' - work is going in all different directions at differing levels. Still, there is an uneven or unfair distribution of effort as someone on the team may say they will do it but only because others don't.

Remember to listen back in Season 2 Episode 5  for "Teamwork makes your dream work" for more information about improving your team's effectiveness.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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In this episode we met Shelley Cootes, Director of Narrow Escape Rooms in Penrith, NSW.

We had a great conversation where we discussed:
* Her journey going from having a Full Time job to Business Owner
* Recruiting a team of staff
* Teamwork (and how an escape room can be a great team building activity!)
* And she also shares a few funny stories from the other side of the escape room!

Check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok or LinkedIn

Narrow Escape Rooms is giving Work Wonders listeners a special discount...10% off for a weekday booking with 4 or more players.  Use the code WORKWONDERS when booking. Valid to 30 November 2023.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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In this episode we discuss the new legislation around paid Family & Domestic Violence leave which begins in 2023.

We explore:
* What it is this new entitlement and what is it used for
* What the changes mean for you
* What you can do now to prepare
* What you can do when you get a request

For a more in depth look at this topic, watch a replay of our webinar here.

Find out more about the topics we discussed in the show notes.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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Welcome to Season 3!

We started this podcast to answer your questions about managing people. And since we've begun, we have received some interesting questions. We're using the very first episode of our new season to give you some answers.

Here's what you have asked:

1. I’ve got staff who are saying they should be entitled to time-off-in-lieu. Do I have to give it to them and how does it work?
2. What can a recruiter do for someone?
3. What incentives can we be offering to attract new people to join our organisation?
4. I keep hearing about new legislation affecting employers. Is there something I’ve missed?

Find out more about the topics we discussed in the show notes.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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Season 3 begins in just 2 weeks!

Angela & Susan take a quick look at what we have in store for you.

We're back on Monday 13 March 2023 - with more special guests and hot topics, including your questions.

You won't want to miss it!

About this podcast

The Work Wonder podcast is brought to you by Aster HR (did you notice our new branding? let us know what you think).

We focus on keeping it simple so we can give you practical answers to all the things you're wondering about. We also bring you guests regularly to give you a wider perspective on all things, HR and business, we're here to help you grow your business. 

We know your time is valuable. So our episodes are short and sharp and full of practical tips that you can use today. 

We know that people in your business are your greatest resource and looking after them will look after your business. 

We'll bring you up-to-date information on legal updates, and best practices, and provide you with guidance to recruit, engage, and retain a great team of staff in your small business. 

About your hosts

Angela Gauci and Susan Rochester from Aster HR are your hosts.

Susan has qualifications in business and HR and takes great pleasure in being able to take the pain out of managing people. She's worked with a variety of small to medium businesses and knows how and where to find simple answers to complex problems.
 
Angela's HR career has spanned across many industries and types of organizations from small to medium size. Like Susan, Angela's expertise covers all the areas of the employment relationship and she too has qualifications in business, HR and Accounting.
 
Both have a strong belief that good HR management can benefit any business, no matter the size. With 40 years combined experience, Angela & Susan can guide you with simple and effective tools and coaching to help make people management much more managable.

Get ready for more great content in Season 3!

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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There's a change on the horizon for your hosts Angela Gauci and Susan Rochester. 

In this little bonus episode we tell you all about it!

We appreciate the support you've given us during 2022. You've inspired us to continue bringing you more quality content and interesting guests, which we will do in the new year.

Merry Christmas and we will see you in 2023!

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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We're almost there...

We appreciate the support you've given us during 2022. You've inspired us to continue bringing you more quality content - and interesting guests - in 2023.

With Christmas just around the corner, Angela and Susan discuss all the ins and outs of managing your team during the holiday season in this final episode for the year. Listen in and check you've covered all bases.

And if you discover you need some help, let us know. You'll find all our contact details on our website or via LinkedIn.

Here's to you!

May you enjoy a restorative break and return ready for whatever 2023 may bring. We will be back in a couple of months with fresh ideas and support to help you navigate the changes to HR in your business.

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.

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What is a 'Knocker Upper', and where would you get one? How would you know if you had a good one? 

Sometimes HR terms like 'essential selection criteria' and 'KPIs' can sound like so much gobbledygook to the uninitiated. You may have a vague idea of what they mean, but probably don't give them much thought in your day-to-day work - unless you're in HR, of course.

Knowing how they might apply to you and your business can be hard. In this episode and in the spirit of the 'silly season' we take a fun and practical approach to illustrating how HR concepts can be applied in the workplace. 

Join us as we talk about some of the jobs that don't exist any longer, along with roles that exist now that didn't exist before.

How would you choose the right candidates for these roles? And how would you assess their performance on the job?

We always value your feedback! Let us know how you feel about the Work Wonders podcast on our website or via LinkedIn.

Listen next week for our final episode for 2022. It's been quite a ride!

You can find the show notes for this episode here

Would you like to submit a question to the show? Let us know on our website or via LinkedIn.

Brought to you by Aster HR, the Work Wonders Podcast is hosted by Angela Gauci & Susan Rochester and is recorded at Launch Pad at Western Sydney University.

All information or advice included in this podcast is general, has been developed as a starting point for your business, and should be tailored to your specific requirements. It should not be considered legal advice. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information at the time of recording. However, references to things like employment laws are subject to change. For specific advice relating to your business, please get in touch with us.