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Hire slow and lead smart says HR and recruitment expert Natasha Hawker

A dispatch from Hearing Practitioner Australia — filed

Speaker in yellow trousers presenting on stage with a 'Behavioral Interview' slide behind her; a second woman sits nearby holding a microphone.
✦ PlateSpeaker in yellow trousers presenting on stage with a 'Behavioral Interview' slide behind her; a second woman sits nearby holding a microphone.

Natasha Hawker presenting on employment strategies at the Hearing Business Allliance 2026 Seminar in Brisbane. Image: Prime Creative Media. HR and recruitment expert NATASHA HAKWER shares practical strategies for hiring, managing and retaining staff from a presentation she gave on recruitment, culture and contracts at Hearing Business Alliance’s 2026 Seminar in Brisbane. Natasha Hawker. Image: Natasha Hawker....

Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change to clinical practice; this is workforce management advice for clinic owners and managers.

Why It Matters

Staff retention and smart hiring are persistent challenges in audiology, and practical HR frameworks tailored to the profession can meaningfully reduce costly turnover for clinic operators.

Key Points
  1. 01HR expert Natasha Hawker presented strategies at the 2026 Hearing Business Alliance Seminar.
  2. 02Focus areas include hiring processes, staff management, and employee retention.
  3. 03Content is targeted at audiology practice owners and managers rather than clinicians.
  4. 04Advice is drawn from professional HR and recruitment experience, not audiology-specific research.
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