
HR may not be the right seat for you
Finding yourself in the wrong seat? Your focus should be on steering your business and team towards growth and success - not navigating HR legal complexities. Managing employment laws, compliance, and workplace issues can feel like sitting in a chair that doesn’t quite fit. That’s where EWS steps in. Our tailored solutions free you from the burden, ensuring your business stays compliant while you stay focused on what you do best. Let us handle the complexities, so you can have peace of mind to lead with confidence.
We shine within these industries
We pride ourselves on being your dedicated partners in navigating the complex terrain of HR and employment law. We offer a comprehensive range of services to support your business in achieving compliance, resolving disputes, and fostering a harmonious workplace environment.

Personalised support
We believe in delivering a personal experience that fits your needs. Whether it’s an in-person visit (we’re always happy to come to you), a phone call, or a video meeting, our services are designed to provide expert support without limitations of distance or location.
We understand that every business operates differently, so we tailor our approach to suit you, ensuring seamless communication and practical solutions. Wherever your business is based, EWS is committed to offering flexible, hands-on support that helps your business thrive. Your success is our focus.

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Decades of Expertise, Proven Results
Scalability and Flexibility: Our business grows with our clients’ businesses. We offer unique retainer packages that grant clients the flexibility to choose and modify the services they need as their business evolves. This model offers both convenience and cost-efficiency, as clients use our services exactly as needed without unnecessary expenditure.
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Enough!! Sick of on hold music and being transferred
We offer a dedicated professional for your business, a single point of contact that understands your business and your needs.

Karen Arnold – Managing Director (‘Boss Lady’)
Expert in: Employee Relations, HR Advisory, Performance Management, Policies, Compliance, Grievance Resolution
Qualifications: Bachelor of Legal & Justice, Dip. Legal Services, Cert IV Training & Assessments

Greg Arnold – Senior Consultant
Expert in: Industrial Relations, Unfair Dismissals, Mediation, Training & Workshops, Investigations
Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Industrial Relations), Mediation, Workplace Investigator

Jane Van Gulik – Consultant
Expert in: Employee Handbooks, HR Advisory, Policies, HR Systems
Qualifications: Cert IV Human Resource Management
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Local Focus and Community Engagement: Our business is deeply embedded in the community. While we focus on serving local clients in the Tweed Shire, Northern Rivers and Southern Gold Coast, we also have clients from the Daintree to Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand. Both Greg and Karen actively participate in local business chambers and BNI, and we support local charities with their HR, either pro-bono or at significant discounts. This embeds our business within the community and enhances our local engagement.