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 common pitfalls, measure results, and adapt coaching styles for different age groups. A practical conversation for any business wanting to build a stronger, more engaged team.

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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, relationships, and confidentiality risks can derail the process.
• The difference between good and bad investigations.
• Real-world case studies showing the consequences of getting it wrong.
• Practical steps to ensure investigations are lawful, fair, and credible.

Whether you run a small business, manage a farm, or lead a team in any industry, this episode gives you the knowledge to handle workplace investigations effectively to protect your people and your business.

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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 challenges business owners face. Michael shares personal lessons learned “the hard way,” and together they reflect on the importance of structure, feedback, culture, and celebration in creating a thriving workplace.

They also explore the upside- what worked well, the joy of developing junior staff, and the power of sharing your big vision with the team.

A must-listen for any business owner juggling compliance, leadership, and team dynamics.

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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 redundancy outcome letter.
• Redundancy entitlements and external notifications.
• How to manage the process with empathy and compliance.

Whether you’re a small business, farm or a manager facing restructuring, this episode gives you the practical steps to handle redundancies lawfully and with care

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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 discussion offers tools that can easily be applied.

We cover:

• The fine line between being friendly and being the boss
• How Sam builds a strong, values-based culture on the farm
• Danielle’s HR checklist for creating an engaging culture
• Approaching tough performance conversations with care
• Supporting employees where mental health might be a factor

Whether you’re leading a farm, a café, or a team of tradies, this episode will leave you with confidence and clarity to lead with heart and fairness.

Protect your people. Protect your business.

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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, competitive, and fair.

✅ Understand the BOOT
✅ Avoid common set-off clause mistakes
✅ Use IFAs legally and effectively
✅ Protect your people and your business

📞 Need help? Contact ProcessWorx at 08 9316 9896 or visit www.processworx.com.au

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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 situation or just want to be prepared, this episode is a must-listen for business owners and managers alike.

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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 responsibilities, practical prevention strategies, and what every business owner needs to know to keep their team safe and productive.

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