HR to Go is your pocket-sized guide to Australian employment law and smart people management — brought to you by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS).
In each quick episode, we unpack real-life workplace issues, help you avoid costly mistakes, and give you practical tools to lead with confidence — without the jargon or overwhelm.
Whether you’re navigating tricky staff situations, aiming to boost performance, or just trying to stay compliant (and out of court), this podcast travels with you — and talks straight.
Real advice. Real stories. Real HR solutions. On the go.
Ep 28: The Hiring Gap: Better Hiring, Stronger Retention
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen Arnold is joined by Christine Fedoulis from Superior Recruitment to unpack where employers can get hiring right, and where small gaps in the process can create bigger problems later.
From defining the role and future-proofing the position description, to candidate expectations, flexibility, structured interviews, job offers and onboarding, the conversation explores what makes a hiring process work from both a recruitment and HR perspective.
Karen and Christine also discuss why gut feel is not enough, what makes candidates choose one employer over another, how the labour market is changing, and why better hiring decisions can support stronger retention.
A practical conversation for employers looking to make better people decisions from vacancy through to onboarding and beyond.
2 Jun 2026
Ep 27: HR Mythbusting - The HR Myths That Continue To Catch Employers Out
Karen is joined by Greg Arnold to unpack the HR myths that still catch employers out. From timesheets and warnings to probation, resignations, serious misconduct and award coverage, this episode explores why “common knowledge” can be costly, and why context, evidence, process and documentation matter.
27 Mar 2026
Ep 26: Employee Benefits - The Costs Employers Often Overlook (And How to Get It Right)
Employee benefits can be a powerful way to attract and retain talent but they often come with costs employers don’t fully consider upfront.
In this episode of HR2Go, Karen is joined by Matt Hardy (MRTG Taxes) to unpack the real cost of employee benefits, with a focus on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the governance required to manage it effectively.
From company vehicles and hybrid work arrangements to gift cards and ad hoc perks, this conversation highlights where businesses can unintentionally create tax exposure, compliance risk and unnecessary cost.
In this episode, we cover:
What FBT is and why it’s often misunderstood
How everyday benefits can trigger tax exposure
Why policy, record keeping and consistency matter
Practical ways to structure benefits to suit your business
The importance of understanding the full cost upfront
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