Let's Chat HR & Safety

Danielle McNamee
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This refreshing podcast features Danielle McNamee Chief Growth Officer of ProcessWorx, an innovative HR and Safety company chat about managing people, keeping them safe and protecting a business from prosecution.  From time to time Danielle interviews interesting experts and business owners to drill down on how to really keep a workplace happy, safe and compliant.   Danielle openly shares the lessons she has learnt about people and safety management along her business journey.

  1. Jun 5

    Let's Chat BOOTs

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danii Wannberg and Matthew McGarry, Senior HR Advisors at ProcessWorx, unpack the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) and why it has become one of the most important compliance tools for employers.  Together, they discuss: What a BOOT is and how it works.Why annual wage increases can impact compliance.The risks of relying on flat rates and annual salaries.Recent Federal Court decisions and the importance of pay-period. compliance.The consequences of underpayments and wage theft.When employers should review their pay rates and arrangements.Whether you're paying a flat hourly rate, annual salary, or managing complex rosters and seasonal peaks, this episode explains why regular BOOTs are critical to protecting your business and ensuring employees are genuinely better off overall.  Protect Your People. Protect Your Business.  www.processworx.com.au

  2. May 20

    Let's Chat Why Good Workers Leave Farms & How to Keep Them (with Jimmy McKenzie)

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle, Managing Director of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Jimmy McKenzie, Managing Director of AgRec, to unpack one of agriculture’s biggest challenges right now — employee retention. Together, they discuss: Why workers leave farms beyond payBurnout, workload, communication and leadershipWhat strong farms do differently to retain good peopleThe role of onboarding, accommodation and cultureWhat workers are really looking for in 2026A practical conversation for farm owners and managers wanting to build stronger teams, improve retention, and create workplaces people want to stay in. Protect your people. Protect your business. www.processworx.com.au

  3. Feb 27

    Let's Chat What We’re Actually Seeing on WA Farms - A Safety Advisor’s Perspective

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee, Managing Director of ProcessWorx, is joined by Silvana McGuinness, Senior WHS Advisor, to share what their safety team is seeing firsthand across Western Australian farms. This isn’t theory or legislation talk, it’s real observations from recent site visits across the state. They unpack common safety gaps including: Chemical and fuel storage risks.Old sheds, decommissioned buildings and asbestos exposure.Workshop guarding and lifting equipment issues.PPE, noise management and health monitoring gaps.Emergency plans that exist on paper but not in practice.The conversation focuses on practical, achievable steps farmers can implement immediately to reduce risk, protect their people, and stay compliant. A must-listen for farm owners and managers who want safety systems that work in the real world. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.processworx.com.au

  4. Jan 29

    Let's Chat Working From Home

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Danii Wannberg, Senior Advisor and Head of Industrial Relations at ProcessWorx, to unpack what employers need to know about Working From Home. The episode covers: • Why WFH continues to shape employee expectations. • The upside and downside of remote and hybrid work. • Mental health, isolation, and performance risks. • What Fair Work decisions mean for WFH requests. • How ProcessWorx approaches WFH in practice. • Practical steps for employers to manage WFH fairly and compliantly. A practical episode for business owners and managers who want WFH arrangements that support performance, fairness, and retention — without increasing legal or people risk. Protect your people. Protect your business. www.processworx.com.au

  5. Jan 21

    Let's Chat HR Health Checks

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Sara Harris, Head of Client Services, and Marisa Ross, Senior HR Consultant at ProcessWorx, unpack what HR Health Checks really are and why they’re one of the most valuable tools businesses can use to support engagement, retention, and sustainable growth. This episode covers: What HR Health Checks actually involve.The link between engagement, retention, and productivity.Common compliance gaps uncovered during Health Checks.The cost of turnover and the risks of getting HR wrong. HR Health Checks aren’t just about compliance, they’re about aligning people, systems and strategy.  Protect your people. Protect your business. www.processworx.com.au

  6. Jan 15

    Let's Chat Real World Safety

    In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danielle McNamee, Founder of ProcessWorx and ProcessWorxAg, is joined by Silvana McGuiness, Safety Advisor at ProcessWorx, to talk about what real-world safety actually looks like on site. They explore: What good safety looks like in day-to-day workLessons learned from high-risk mining environmentsAdapting safety systems for farms and regional workplacesWhy paperwork alone creates a false sense of safetyCoaching, accountability, and follow-through over policingHow tools like Action Registers drive real changeThis episode is for business owners, supervisors, and workers who want safety systems that actually work, not just look good on paper. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Protect your people. Protect your business. www.processworx.com.au

  7. Jan 7

    Let's Chat ProcessWorx

    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

  8. 12/23/2025

    Let's Chat 2025 HR & Safety Wrapped

    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. www.processworx.com.au

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This refreshing podcast features Danielle McNamee Chief Growth Officer of ProcessWorx, an innovative HR and Safety company chat about managing people, keeping them safe and protecting a business from prosecution.  From time to time Danielle interviews interesting experts and business owners to drill down on how to really keep a workplace happy, safe and compliant.   Danielle openly shares the lessons she has learnt about people and safety management along her business journey.

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  • Creator
    Danielle McNamee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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