Let's Chat HR & Safety

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danii Wannberg and Matthew McGarry , Senior HR Advisors at ProcessWorx, unpack the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) and why it has become one of the most important compliance tools for employers.  Together, they discuss: What a BOOT is and how it works. Why annual wage increases can impact compliance. The risks of relying on flat rates and annual salar...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle, Managing Director of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Jimmy McKenzie, Managing Director of AgRec, to unpack one of agriculture’s biggest challenges right now — employee retention. Together, they discuss: Why workers leave farms beyond pay Burnout, workload, communication and leadership What strong farms do differently to retain g...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee, Managing Director of ProcessWorx, is joined by Silvana McGuinness, Senior WHS Advisor, to share what their safety team is seeing firsthand across Western Australian farms. This isn’t theory or legislation talk, it’s real observations from recent site visits across the state. They unpack common safety gaps including: Chemical and fue...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Danii Wannberg, Senior Advisor and Head of Industrial Relations at ProcessWorx, to unpack what employers need to know about Working From Home. The episode covers: • Why WFH continues to shape employee expectations. • The upside and downside of remote and hybrid work. • Mental hea...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Sara Harris, Head of Client Services, and Marisa Ross, Senior HR Consultant at ProcessWorx, unpack what HR Health Checks really are and why they’re one of the most valuable tools businesses can use to support engagement, retention, and sustainable growth. This episode covers: What HR Health Checks actually involve. The link between engagement, retent...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Silvana McGuiness, Safety Advisor at ProcessWorx, to talk about what real-world safety actually looks like on site. They explore: What good safety looks like in day-to-day work Lessons learned from high-risk mining environments Adapting safety systems for farms and regional work...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Lisa Finch, Client Relationship Manager at ProcessWorx, sits down with Danielle McNamee, CGO of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, to reflect on the journey of the business and what employers need to watch as we head into 2026. Danielle shares how ProcessWorx began in 2012, why ProcessWorxAg was created, and how the business has evolved from reactive HR...

In this Q&A-style wrap episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle is joined by Danii Wannberg, Head of Industrial Relations at ProcessWorx, to unpack the major HR, IR, and safety shifts that shaped the year. Together, they reflect on: Why the pace and volume of HR change felt overwhelming in 2025. Wage increases, BOOTs, flat rates and payroll risk. Federal Court decisions and the new exp...

HR hasn’t just been busy this year, it’s complex, high-risk, and constantly changing. In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Marisa Ross, Senior HR Consultant, to reflect on the top 10 HR challenges they’ve helped clients navigate over the past 12 months. Together, they unpack real, recurring issues faced by Australi...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Founder Danielle McNamee is joined by Jane Foster, Employability Learning Consultant and CICA Registered Career Practitioner from Murdoch University, to explore what small organisations really need to know about hiring graduates. Together, they discuss: Why graduate recruitment is no longer just for big corporates.  How small businesses can attract,...

This week, Danielle sits down with ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg Head of Technology, Michael McNamee , to explore how technology is reshaping HR and Safety for farms and small businesses — and why not all tech is created equal. They discuss the biggest benefits of going digital, the common traps owners fall into, and the importance of having the right support when implementing any new system. Plus...

In this solo episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee reflects on the real pressures of running a business and why leadership is the biggest driver of culture, retention, and psychosocial safety. Danielle shares insights on: Managing stress, decision fatigue, and the mental load of leadership. Building a “decision filter” to stay focused and make better choices. Having real convers...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Matthew McGarry, Senior HR Advisor at ProcessWorx, to break down one of the most overlooked compliance obligations for employers - record-keeping. Following the recent Coles and Woolworths Federal Court decisions, expectations around pay slips, salary offsetting, and time record...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle sits down with Max Clarke, CEO of Breast Cancer Care WA, to talk about what it really means to lead and manage people in the charity sector. Together, they explore:  The unique people challenges faced by not-for-profits and community organisations How to keep teams motivated and connected to purpose — even under pressure Practical ways to su...

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 und...

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...

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...

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 feed...

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 hir...

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 th...

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 li...

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...

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 strea...

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 importa...

Workplace health isn’t just about avoiding injuries, it’s about culture. In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle speaks with Laurie Maximilian, Owner of the Body Transformation Studio, about: How food culture at work impacts employee wellbeing  The link between long hours, lack of exercise & absenteeism  Why stress & sleep health matter for resilience  Simple steps employe...