Let's Chat HR & Safety

Coaching can transform workplace performance for both employees managers. In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety , Danielle McNamee sits down with leadership coach Zoe McAlpine to explore the real benefits of coaching at every level.  From lifting confidence and accountability, to helping managers lead with clarity, coaching creates lasting change. Danielle and Zoe also discuss how to avoid...

In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle is joined by Head of HR at ProcessWorx, Sara, to unpack the critical process of conducting workplace investigations in Western Australia. They cover: Why investigations protect both employees and the business. The legal requirement for a licensed investigator under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA) . How bias, relati...

In this this milestone 10th episode, Danielle McNamee (Founder of ProcessWorx & ProcessWorxAg) is joined by her husband and business partner, Michael McNamee, for a candid conversation about what they’ve learned, and wish they’d known sooner, when it comes to HR and building a team. From hiring friends to hanging onto toxic employees for too long, Danielle and Michael unpack the real challenge...

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 red...

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 dis...

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, competit...

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 situati...

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 r...

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...

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 conversati...

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. www.processworx.com.au

Enjoy Danielle McNamee's first Pod Cast where she discusses all things HR and Safety. This episode discusses the Fair Work Australia increase in minimum and award wages, as well as Superannuation.  Find out what you need to do for your business to stay compliant and do the right thing by your team. We also have a look at what happens when you ignore safety warnings - a desperately injured wor...