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A fearless podcast dissecting Australian workplaces, HR absurdities, employment law, unions & staff from a business-centric perspective, relieving challenges for employers.

  1. MAR 25

    (096) The ALP Broke The Fair Work Commission, Blames A.I. Let's Call Them Out!

    The Fair Work Commission says AI is overwhelming the system. We say that's a lie. In this episode, Tim breaks down the real numbers behind the Commission's so-called volume crisis and exposes what's actually driving the explosion in claims. He pulls apart the Fair Work Commission President's own reporting, compares year-on-year application data, and shows that AI accounts for only 24% (of the 70% increase) - a fraction of the increase the Commission wants you to believe. The rest? Union delegate rights, CFMEU administration fallout, gender under-evaluation projects, award reviews, and a flood of new legal avenues created by the Australian Labor Party's legislative changes since 2022. Key arguments from this episode: Justice Adam Hatcher celebrated a 30%+ volume increase in 2023–24 and called it a success. This year's increase is only 24%. So what changed? The CFMEU alone generated over 1,000 complaints and 444 general agreement approvals the Commission had to process. Union delegate rights had to be written into 122 modern awards, creating massive administrative load. If AI is powerful enough to cause the crisis, why hasn't the Commission adopted AI to solve it? The Commission is pushing cases off its desk and into other jurisdictions rather than dealing with them If you run a business and you're caught in the Fair Work system right now, you need to understand why it's broken and who actually broke it. The Commission doesn't have an AI problem. It has an accountability problem   Show notes:  https://www.hrleader.com.au/law/26146-fwc-saw-27-increase-in-lodgments-in-fy24#:~:text=By%20Jerome%20Doraisamy%20%7C%20November%2001,on%20the%20previous%20reporting%20period. www.hrcartel.com/contact or Phone 07 5651 0066 to speak to our advice team.

    40 min

  2. MAR 13

    (095) - While Regulators & Unions go ballistic, AI is rescuing Aussie Employers.

    Tim Dive hosts a no-holds-barred episode covering a fresh joint ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman crackdown on contracting arrangements, the industries under scrutiny (construction, road transport, cleaning, IT and more), and how sham contracting risks are being pursued. He also discusses rising AI disruption and union demands, the push for work‑from‑home rights, and Australia’s energy vulnerabilities, plus practical next steps, a webinar link and how to contact the HR Cartel for help. www.hrcartel.com/contact or Phone 07 5651 0066 to speak to our advice team.  HR Cartel Contractor Webinar recording - https://streamyard.com/42metdgbsbaqjjnt FWO and ATO Joint Press Release - Targeting contractor Arrangements - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/march-2026/20260313-sham-contracting-media-release

    41 min

  3. FEB 18

    (094) How to design your team to grow, not explode

    Before you hire anyone else, listen to this episode! Tim explains how small and growing businesses should approach organisation design using strategy as the guide, why it matters, and when to act. The episode highlights common growth milestones (5, 10, 15, 25, 50+ employees), tells you how to spot problems (broken communication, duplicated roles, shared accountabilities), and contrasts functional versus divisional structures. Practical advice covers future workforce modelling, identifying skill gaps, protecting customer experience during growth, and simple next steps to avoid expensive restructures.   Show Links:  Join our next free webinar! https://streamyard.com/watch/wfKsCZp9qugp  Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com    Join the Cartel!  https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel   Member Mention: www.surepower.com.au  Follow our socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrcartel

    34 min

  4. FEB 11

    (093) Top 3 Threats That Will Blindside Employers in 2026

    Tim Dive outlines the top risks Australian employers should prepare for in 2026, focusing on AI being used by employees in disputes and investigations, growing contractor and sham‑contracting exposure, and the rise in Fair Work claims and flexible working disputes. He offers practical advice on record‑keeping, when to settle versus fight, the high‑income opt‑out for contractors, and urges employers to seek experienced HR/IR support to manage compliance and reduce risk.   Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com    Join the Cartel!  https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrcartel

    35 min

  5. FEB 4

    (092) Massive Shift in Leadership Style A Must in 2026 - Here's Why.

    Host Tim Dive explains the shift that has occurred over the previous 4 years, and why Leadership styles must change to support small businesses dealing with individual-employee-centered issues, created by new regulations and positive duty obligations. He outlines five human elements leaders must consider, Physical, Psychological, Social, Philosophical and Capability, and offers practical advice on one-on-one leadership, flexible systems, and family-friendly workplaces. The episode also includes a member shout-out to Eden Retreat - check the links for more.    Member Shout Out - Eden Retreat - www.eden.com.au    Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com    Join the Cartel!  https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrcartel

    33 min

  6. JAN 14

    (091) 2026 HR Alert: The Fall of DEI, compliance, and political IR games

    Tim makes 3 bold predictions for 2026; DEI will die, the ALP and Unions will continue their rampage on the IR framework to win back popularity, and HR Consultants will try to convince us all they’re leadership experts. The December 2025 tragedy has resulted in most of the nation finally admitting its government is lacking significant capability. The failures in the IR portfolio are becoming visible everywhere, and the ALP now has two years to win back support.   What does this mean for workplaces, HR and IR? More change, upheaval and chaos, with a growing cohort of “HR Experts” that are finding themselves ill-equipped to assist employers handling the fall out. Follow us on our links to get updates and snippets of gold.    Show notes:  Gender Pay Gap Myth - Senate Enquiry Clip https://youtu.be/tQnUCY-b9U8?si=GJ5VpXo_487kiZfw    Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com   Join the Cartel! https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrcartel

    34 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    (090) 2025 In Review & What to Expect in 2026

    Episode 90 reviews the year and outlines major workplace risks ahead for employers, focusing on wage theft legislation, Fair Work Ombudsman actions, and mounting payroll compliance challenges. Tim discusses upcoming changes, Payday Super, the NES review (including potential reproductive leave and reduced work hours), the rise in compliance burdens, and how businesses may respond with redundancies, offshoring, and technology. Practical steps and cautionary examples are offered for small and medium businesses to prepare for investigations, undertakings, and the shifting relationship between unions, government and industry in 2026.   Show links:  Donations to the ALP: https://donation.watch/en/australia/party/ALP/donors  Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com  Join the Cartel! - https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478

    58 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    (089) Australian Industrial Relations: The Slow Erosion of Business Autonomy

    In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, we lift the lid on the quiet war being waged against small and medium-sized business owners across Australia. From absurd legal decisions to bureaucratic red tape and a national narrative that assumes employers are always the villain, the warning signs are everywhere. We break down what’s happening in real-time: how workplace tribunals, regulators, courts, and unions are moving in lockstep, whether intentionally or not, to stack the odds against you. I talk about the fear, the silence, and the slow erosion of business autonomy as employers get buried under complexity, suspicion, and ever-tightening control. This isn’t about scaremongering. This is about recognising the pattern, so you don’t become the next one to get caught off guard by a regulator, sued by a casual, or publicly dragged for doing the right thing, but not doing it perfectly. If you run a business, employ people, or advise those who do, this episode is a wake-up call. Because whether it’s workers’ comp, casual conversion, sham contracting accusations, or tribunal overreach… the noose is tightening.   www.hrcartel.com  Tim Dive speaking at the International Small Business Summit - Gold Coast - "Why we need IR Reform" - Small Business Association of Australia - Get Your Ticket Here  Join the Cartel! - https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478

    35 min
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A fearless podcast dissecting Australian workplaces, HR absurdities, employment law, unions & staff from a business-centric perspective, relieving challenges for employers.

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  • Creator
    timkt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
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    Explicit
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    The HR Cartel Podcast