HR Leader Podcast Network

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance A...

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Joanna James is an advocate for constant reinvention and resilience, having adapted to change over her career in the finance space herself. Having worked in the lending space for more than 20 years – including as the general manager of non-bank lender Mortgage Ezy...

In this episode of The HR Leader, Sue Parker, a career strategist and communications expert, discusses the prevalent issue of ageism in the workplace. Ageism, which affects both the younger and older generations, is a form of discrimination that can have detrimental effects on individuals and businesses. Sue emphasises the need for awareness, introspection, and change to combat ageism effectively,...

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Tanya Sale co-founded mortgage aggregation group outsource Financial with Andrea Tassis 13 years ago, with Tanya now one of the very few female chief executives in the mortgage industry. In this episode, Annie Kane sits down with Tanya to find out: How a piggy ban...

Leadership burnout is on the rise as the workforce continues to navigate the challenges created by the pandemic. In this episode of The HR Leader, Aaron McEwan, vice-president of research and advisory at Gartner, explains that the burnout experienced by leaders is not surprising given the significant disruption and change, and leaders are at the forefront of navigating their organisations through...

As companies and nations rush to be the first to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and become the next powerhouse, we have to wonder whether everything is moving too quickly. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, joins the HR Leader to discuss the sudden boom in the general public's use of AI and how this "AI race" may have got these systems into people's hands prematurely. Tony add...

Despite many HR professionals and business leaders understanding that they need tech to survive and thrive, too many are still witnessing high failure rates. So, what's stopping them from a successful technology journey? In this episode of the HR Leader podcast, host Emma Musgrave is joined by Pinpoint HRM Founder and Managing Director Craig Aunger to discuss where many go wrong in the pre- and po...

In this episode of the HR Leader podcast, Luli Adeyemo, the executive director at the Tech Diversity Foundation, shines a light on the importance of diversity in the workplace. Luli highlights the need for organisations to go beyond awareness and take meaningful action to create a more diverse and inclusive environment. She discusses the concept of intersectionality, which refers to how different...

In this episode of the HR Leader podcast, Springfox chief executive and co-founder Peta Sigley shares insights into the importance of addressing resilience and wellbeing at work. The conversation highlights the importance of building resilience, the different levels of listening, and the role of positive psychology in promoting positive mental wellbeing. With a focus on education and practical imp...

In this week's podcast episode, we share a conversation with HR Leader's sister brand Accountants Daily on the economic pressures businesses are facing at the moment. Mr Fingland walks listeners through the latest figures highlighting the GDP and how our score currently shows that many industries are already in a recession. He also shares how to spot telltale signs of trouble that are important fo...

Megan Dalla-Camina, founder and chief executive of Women Rising, joined the HR Leader to discuss the progress being made towards gender equity in the workplace. With the latest report from Women Rising revealing that just 8 per cent of women are thriving at work, there is a long way to go to empower employees. Megan touches on the role of the male ally and how it's crucial for men to voice up and...

In this episode of The HR Leader, host Jack Campbell is joined by the country manager for Perkbox Australia, Ross McDonald, to discuss the importance of rewards, benefits, and recognition in the modern workplace, especially in the context of remote and hybrid working models. The duo discuss the significance of offering rewards, benefits, and recognition in today's job market, where attracting and...

Today's International Co-working Day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of flexibility and the value it has on the employee value proposition. In this episode of The HR Leader, host Emma Musgrave is joined by International Workplace Group's Damien Sheehan to discuss the pros and cons of mandating employees to return to the office. Damien discusses the generational divide on such policie...

In this episode of HR Leader's podcast, the director of Karan & Co, Lauren Karan, shares valuable insights on coaching, transferable skills, and the significance of continuous learning in today's ever-changing job market. Lauren emphasises the importance of ongoing training and learning agility. She highlights how successful professionals consistently level up their skills, demonstrating a growth...

As people make their way through life, various skills are picked up along the way. While you may be in a role that is completely different in function from your last, transferable skills can help you to excel. In this episode of The HR Leader, business strategist Angela Vithoulkas discussed her experience in both hospitality and politics. Angela has used her professional experience to help her shi...

With employees the heartbeat of any organisation , it's important to have the right talent acquisition team in place to attract and retain vital staff. In this episode of The HR Leader, partnered by SEEK, host Emma Musgrave is joined by Mike Virgo, talent acquisition national manager at Coles Group. Mike and Coles Group recently scooped up two awards at the 2022 SEEK Talent Acquisition Recognition...

It's no secret that employers are struggling to actively engage staff. Is it time to give up on the notion of a traditional nine-to-five? In this episode of The HR Leader, host Emma Musgrave is joined by Carly Koemptgen to discuss why and how Aussie bosses can take advantage of talent out there that might not necessarily exist in their immediate backyard. Carly, 25, is currently travelling along A...

In this episode of The HR Leader, nrol director Jesse Shah discusses the key trends that are driving recruitment, as it has proved to be a very volatile area of business. Jesse discusses whether or not we are still experiencing a candidate's market and how organisations can take advantage of this to boost attraction and retention. Understanding what job seekers are after and providing genuine care...

On this episode of The HR Leader, we were joined by Aimee Baker, chief executive of Ari Recruitment. Aimee discussed just how crucial it is to keep staff happy and how prioritising flexibility can help keep the workforce engaged and productive. Utilising young talent is as important as ever, and Gen Z will soon be the leaders. Understanding the value the younger generations have is key to keeping...

The Indigenous Voice to Parliament has gained considerable attention in recent months, with a referendum on track for later this year. In this episode, we share a conversation with one of our sister brands, Lawyers Weekly, on what businesses should know about the Voice and their obligations as employers. In this episode, Swaab partner Michael Byrnes takes listeners through various employment and w...

Rolling out effective tech can be all the difference in a business thriving and falling short in today's market. On this episode of The HR Leader, host Emma Musgrave is joined by SmartRecruiters' Richard Lewis-Jones to unpack any hesitation around tech and how employers can benefit from maximising its use. The Vice-President of Asia Pacific takes listeners through the touch points that can be impr...

Mentorship can be a powerful tool in the workplace. Not only is it a great way for employees to hone their skills and progress, but managers can better their leadership capabilities. In this episode of The HR Leader, host Jack Campbell was joined by the University of South Australia's research assistant, Dr Debbie Devis, who discussed the power of mentorship. Dr Devis also delved into the barriers...

Even though 86 per cent of companies in the post-pandemic era are confident they have found the right balance in terms of people-first work models like hybrid or remote working, 55 per cent have not provided their employees with genuine choice about when or where they work. On this episode of The HR Leader, host Emma Musgrave is joined by Stef Shoffren, modern workplace lead at Avanade, to discuss...

Wellbeing in the workplace is important to get right in order to get the most you can out of employees. On this episode of The HR Leader, the chief executive and co-founder of CU Health, Dr Patrick Aouad, discussed some strategies the top organisations use to ensure staff are happy and engaged. Dr Patrick also touched on the effect tokenistic perks can have and when they can become an issue. The r...

Instilling meaningful measures for your employees can help ensure they feel supported, even outside of the office. In the lead-up to National Families Week next week, host Emma Musgrave was joined by Emma Walsh, founder of Family Friendly Workplaces and the CEO of Parents at Work, to discuss the importance of leaders being considerate of employee commitments at home. Emma Walsh shares the biggest...