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 support into proactive, system-based HR and safety solutions. They also discuss the real challenges businesses faced in 2025 and the key risk areas employers should be focusing on next year.

This episode covers:
• The evolution of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg.
• Why agriculture needs a different HR and safety approach.
• Common HR and payroll challenges businesses struggled with in 2025.
• What employers need to prioritise in 2026, from payroll accuracy to psychosocial risk.
• The role of technology in supporting compliance (with people still at the centre).

A practical and reflective conversation for business owners who want their HR and safety systems to support growth, not hold it back.

Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Protect your people. Protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

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 expectations around record keeping.
• Casual employment changes and flexible work processes.
• The rise of psychosocial safety as a core WHS priority.
• What actually helped businesses cope and what didn’t.
• Key HR and safety priorities heading into 2026.

This episode brings HR and Safety together, showing why they can no longer be treated as separate conversations and what employers need to focus on to stay compliant, resilient, and people-focused in the year ahead.

Protect Your People. Protect Your Business.

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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 Australian businesses, including drug and alcohol testing, performance management, grievances, restructures, psychosocial complaints, Award compliance, and the Federal Court decision on flat rates and annualised salaries that has reshaped employer obligations.

They also discuss the major HR changes impacting employers right now, from wage theft and the right to disconnect, to psychosocial WHS duties, flexible work, and the growing use of AI in HR.

This episode is ideal for business owners and managers who want to understand where HR risk is coming from, why issues escalate when left unaddressed, and how early action, documentation, and good advice can prevent costly outcomes.

Protect your people. Protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

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, assess and retain graduates.
• Inclusive hiring practices and the impact of language and bias.
• What graduates actually prioritise.
• Developing capability, managing expectations, and supporting work readiness.

This episode is perfect for small business owners and leaders who want to build strong talent pipelines, strengthen culture, and future-proof their workforce.

Protect your people. Protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

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, they share insights on AI and the secret to choosing technology that’s simple, practical, and actually used by your team.

A down-to-earth, real-world conversation for any business looking to streamline their HR and Safety workload.

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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 conversations early and repairing mistakes with honesty.
• Understanding cash flow and market pay to protect your team.
• Holding on to outstanding people (even if it means a smaller team).
• Setting healthy boundaries and looking after yourself to lead well.

It’s a raw, honest conversation for business owners who want to grow, lead with integrity, and bring out the best in their people, without burning themselves out.

Protect your people, protect your business.

www.processworx.com.au

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 records have changed dramatically. Danielle and Matthew unpack what employers must now do to stay compliant, including:

• Key record-keeping and pay slip requirements under Fair Work and WA legislation
• Why “Better Off Overall” isn’t enough without accurate records
• Common mistakes that can leave employers exposed and how to fix them

Perfect for business owners, managers, and payroll teams who want to make sure their systems are compliant and audit-ready.

Protect your people, protect your business

www.processworx.com.au

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 support wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth on a limited budget

It’s an inspiring conversation about empathy, leadership, and finding strength in purpose, perfect for anyone leading teams or working in people-focused organisations.

Protect your people, protecting your business

www.processworx.com.au