

HR Leader Podcast Network
Momentum Media
The HR Leader Podcast Network connects you to the brightest and best in HR and people leadership, exploring new ideas so you can deliver more value for your business.
These conversations will influence, shape and lead change, overcoming HR’s top concerns and roadblocks.
Tune in for the thinking that will shape tomorrow’s workplaces, inspiring and enabling you to engage with your people in new and innovative ways.
For more, visit hrleader.com.au
These conversations will influence, shape and lead change, overcoming HR’s top concerns and roadblocks.
Tune in for the thinking that will shape tomorrow’s workplaces, inspiring and enabling you to engage with your people in new and innovative ways.
For more, visit hrleader.com.au
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Aug 30, 2023 • 38min
We’re in a recession – we just don’t know it yet
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 for all leaders to be across.

Aug 23, 2023 • 24min
The push to empower women at work
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 help turn stigmas around. She also discusses the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how connections can be strengthened through this approach.

Aug 16, 2023 • 19min
The power of rewards, benefits, and recognition in the modern workplace
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 retaining talent is crucial. They explore how organisations need to adapt their strategies to cater to distributed work models, where remote and hybrid work arrangements have become more common. Ross explains that recognition is a vital component of engagement and cites surveys that reveal employees value recognition as much as clear performance expectations. He emphasises that recognition contributes to building a positive organisational culture.

Aug 9, 2023 • 27min
Mandated office hours and the impact on the modern work culture
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 policies and how HR leaders can address disgruntlement coming through the ranks. Damien also shares some telling research that pinpoints the true value of continuing a hybrid approach, including the impacts it’s been shown to make on staff retention and attraction, as well as some of the lesser-discussed benefits related to the world’s carbon footprint.

Aug 2, 2023 • 26min
Embracing continuous learning and proactive career planning
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 mindset that propels their careers forward. Whether you’re just starting or well into your career, continuous learning is a key factor in personal and professional growth. Lauren discusses the significance of having a clear plan for career progression. She encourages individuals to identify transferable skills and develop a strategy to upskill for future opportunities.

Jul 26, 2023 • 22min
Harness skills from experiences to excel in your career
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 shine in new ventures. Also touched on were the challenges faced by small businesses. With the pandemic hitting hard and many CBD businesses affected by remote working, supporting these struggling businesses is more important than ever.

Jul 19, 2023 • 22min
Award-winning talent acquisition manager shares secrets to success
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 (STAR) Awards, recognising his and his team’s efforts in the TA space. Mike highlights the importance of creating an inclusive recruitment process and discusses the challenges and future trends in talent acquisition, such as leveraging technology and maintaining employee engagement in a competitive market. Submissions for the 2023 STAR Awards are now open. To learn more about the awards, or to enter, click on this link: https://www.seek.com/starawards

Jul 12, 2023 • 24min
Gen Z and the push away from office culture
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 Australia’s east coast working in an arrangement that suits both her personal and career aspirations. Carly takes listeners through how her set-up works and why she sees other Gen Zers following suit. She also discusses what employers should be doing to capture young talent, how her generation is reshaping office life and the best ways to stay motivated when in a remote working environment.

Jul 5, 2023 • 21min
Deep dive into the state of the recruitment industry
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 can help to improve capability. He further talks about the role of the recruitment industry and gives his opinion on whether they are truly dying or whether it’s just a myth. Jesse also touches on the role of talent mobility and how harnessing it can be very beneficial.

Jun 21, 2023 • 25min
Get the most out of your workers by prioritising wellbeing
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 up with the competition. She also touched on the importance of tech for any organisation and how Ari Recruitment has leveraged this tech to its advantage. Aimee is a business leader and, at a young age, has had to learn the ropes quickly. Leadership challenges and opportunities are constantly appearing, and she discussed how she navigates this.