Have you ever felt caught in the gray areas of employment law?  Are you unsure how to tackle performance management effectively?  Join me as I sit down with Natasha Hannah, an experienced employment lawyer and HR specialist, to navigate these uncharted waters.  Natasha brings a unique 'less lawyer, more human' approach from her journey of starting her own law firm, with invaluable insights from working in both private practice and in-house. We unravel the importance of understanding employment law, especially for small businesses and contractors, and discuss how to comply with set rules and regulations. Performance management can be a tricky landscape to navigate, but with Natasha's guidance, we delve into the nuances of informal and formal methods.  We tackle the challenging scenario of addressing an underperforming employee, and the transition from an informal chat to a more formal management process.  Backing up a termination can be a legal minefield, and we discuss the importance of gathering substantial evidence and the resources available to streamline the process.  Moving beyond the black and white of law, we explore the human element in the workplace.  Natasha and I discuss the importance of providing flexibility to team members, emphasizing that valuing output over hours worked can create a more supportive and productive environment.  Drawing from Natasha's personal experience as a working parent, we stress the need to consider the whole cycle from pregnancy to parental leave and returning to work.  With cost-effective ways to offer flexibility, we encourage business leaders to provide meaningful support to their team.   So, tune in and let's redefine the world of work together! Contact details for Natasha: Email - [email protected] - in house nousPlease subscribe so you don't miss anything, and share the podcast to anyone you think would benefit from tuning in! www.growthproject.com.au Contact: [email protected]