HR Chats with Te Radar

Financial stress has real consequences for organisations — affecting productivity, engagement and retention. In this episode of HR Chats, Te Radar talks to Slavic Teplitsky, Senior Director of Fintech at Deel, as he explores how innovation in payroll is reshaping the employee pay experience. From long-established pay cycles to the growing interest in on-demand pay, the conversation examines why or...

Changing business models and the rise of remote working means that workers can no longer rely on building friendships and social ties within traditional workplace hours. In this HR Chat, Te Radar talks with Alice Burks, Director of People Success at Deel, as she shares her experience and insights for NZ HR leaders on; Global workplace trends which are shaping NZ worker experiences Advice for maint...

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from theory to practice in recruitment. For many employers, including those in New Zealand, the question is no longer whether AI will feature in hiring, but how to use it responsibly, transparently, and in a way that genuinely improves outcomes for both employers and candidates. In this podcast Te Radar chats to Alan Price, Deel’s Global Head of Talent Acq...

In our latest HRNZ Podcast Kōrero, we sit down with Chris Maika (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi) for a powerful and deeply personal conversation exploring assimilation, identity, and belonging in Aotearoa’s workplaces. Chris shares his journey of assimilation and the moments that led him to rediscover his cultural identity, and what it truly means to show up authentically at work. Drawing on over 20 years in l...

How can organisations move beyond awareness to real action when it comes to neurodiversity? In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Dr. Dana Ott and Associate Professor Miriam Moeller to unpack why neuroinclusion matters, the challenges companies face, and the practical steps leaders can take to better support neurodivergent employees. Drawing on years of research and practical tools like the Aut...

HR Chats with Jessica Pillow, Global Head of Total Rewards at DEEL . Pay transparency is one of the most talked-about topics in HR right now — but what does it actually mean for New Zealand workplaces? With new legislation on thehorizon and employees demanding greater clarity, organisations are under increasing pressure to move beyond “pay gag clauses” and start building open, sustainable approach...

HR Chats with Georgia Murch, Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Founder of CanWeTalk.co If you lead people, you’ve probably noticed it: feedback is getting trickier. We’re more reluctant to give it, more sensitive when receiving it, and more fearful of the impact it might have. It’s a dynamic that can quietly erode performance, culture, and trust.   In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Georgia M...

HR Chats with Terry McCaul, Thought Leader in the development and leadership of sustainable High Performance Organisations In the latest episode, Te Radar sits down with Terry McCaul to explore why traditional organisational models are becoming obsolete and why leaders need fresh thinking to meet today’s workplace challenges. Drawing on insights from his new book, The Triple Knot – Designing and L...

DEI Under Pressure: HR'sCrucial Role in creating an inclusive future for organisations in Aotearoa In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar, Lisa Mulligan, Founder and CEO of The Culture Ministry,explores whether Aotearoa is experiencing a Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) backlash and what HR leaders can do in response. She discusses the global and local drivers of resistance, the importance of ma...

In this session of HR Chats with Te Radar, we chat to Lynda about Organisational Culture: What is organisational culture? Who should determine what an organisation's culture should be? How do you know if you have the right culture? Do boards really care about this?

As the world becomes more interconnected, borders no longer constrain talent. Traditionally, global mobility meant a company’s efficiency in moving employees to different countries as expatriates or for business trips and assignments. Today, global mobility has evolved to mean a company’s ability to support a global workforce, fulfil workers’ preferences, and win the war on talent. In this HR Chat...

Many of the recruitment tools we use today were created during the industrial revolution. Our workforce has changed dramatically since then and the trends that are continuing to shape it give us an insight into some great ways we can futureproof our businesses. Te Radar chats with Izzy Fenwick, founder of Futureful , New Zealand’s first values-led and skills-based recruitment platform. They discus...

The Future of Work | Implementing a four-day week in New Zealand – WHY you would be silly not to! In this session Te Radar chats to Brian Yee about the main drivers in making the decision to move to a 4 day week, how they prepared, the changes they had to make to ensure success, how they measured success and the many insights and lessons learned from their experience. Brian will also tell us what...

In this session Te Radar chats to Amy Clarke, HRNZ's Manager Professional Standards & Development about: What the new professional accreditation process is for chartered membership and why did it change? What are assessors looking for from applicants with the new process and how does this differ from qualities under the previous process? Why should people get chartered? Why you shouldn’t b...

In this session of HR Chats with Te Radar, we chat with Anna Ferguson, Chief People Officer for Vista Group With a recession forecast as likely, university students are entering a workforce where jobs are competitive and not guaranteed. Auckland University of Technology’s Professor Candice Harris has warned students not to expect their “dream job” right away in the current market – and is also con...

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Lorna Goodwin about: Supporting HRNZ's Te Ao Māori journey and the creation of a framework - Whātika The guiding whakatauki How Whātika (our framework) is applicable for any organisation and can be used to guide their own journey. The ultimate outcome from transforming HRM.

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we talk to Elizabeth McNaughton, CEO, Asia-Pacific for Hummingly, supporting employees through disaster recovery, specifically: What does the disaster recovery journey look like and what does it mean for people leaders? What are the most important questions leaders need to be asking themselves right now? ‘recovery is a marathon not a sprint’ so how do orga...

Today we talk to Sarah Baddeley, on Modern Slavery - what is it and does it exist in New Zealand? She will also discuss the types of exploitation that occurs in New Zealand and what the Government is doing about it. Sarah will also discuss: How can you find out whether you have it in your workplace? What can human resource leaders do to address modern slavery? What kinds of practical things can pe...

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat with Jocelyn Visser, HR Consultant for MyHR Jocelyn, a self pro-claimed HR Nerd chats to us about why HR is such an amazing career path. Jocelyn will share her story: Why HR and the steps Jocelyn took to build her own path. Things she wished she had known before getting into HR. Jocelyn's biggest learning so far. Advice she would give her young...

Today Te Radar talks to Nick McKissack, CEO of HRNZ and Elena Calvert, Recruitment Manager at the University of Otago and National Vice President on the HRNZ Board on the reasons why you should enter, what makes a successful entry and some tips on what to expect.

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Jazz Thornton, International Mental Health Advocate & Co-Founder Voices of Hope during Mental Health Awareness Week 2022. Covid saw levels of isolation and loneliness peak in a way we have never seen before. Mental health services are under extreme pressure trying to keep up with the overwhelming demand - Our country is now having to learn h...

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Tim Jones, Grow Good CEO, Founder and B Consultant Tim is New Zealand’s 1st qualified B Consultant having successfully completed the training programme run by B Lab ANZ. To date he has helped more than 80 companies from around the world successfully navigate the B Corp Impact Assessment, and is working with new businesses every month to take the...

In this Episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Deb Bailey Director and Leadership Expert - Deb Bailey Ltd, on Inside Out - why leadership starts with you. In this session Deb tells us about her new book, 'Inside Out - Why Leadership starts with you' - a book that provides a roadmap for busy leaders to help them plan and live their best lives and be the leader they always wished they...

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we talk to Bridgette Jackson, Founder of Equal Exes on Workplace Wellbeing: HR Support to those going through separation/divorce. HR wellbeing policies cover many critically important events, eg. bereavement. But many organisations don't have policies or programmes to support seperation/divorce, even thought the impact of separation/divorce can be just...

In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Dr Mark Long, Manager – People, Safety and Culture & Hemi Heta, Health and Wellbeing Manager Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance| Manawatū Tararua Highway project have been very deliberate about what and how they look after their people. It is values based, positive and reflective of their workforce. Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance have experienced better o...