HR Leader Podcast Network

Total Image Group’s CEO, Pamela Jabbour, talked to The HR Leader about workwear in the modern office. Ms Jabbour discussed what’s appropriate to wear to work in 2022, how things have changed, and how to accommodate individual preferences alongside a dress code or uniform.  The podcast also addressed what employers might consider doing when a staff member won’t adhere to appropriate work attire, and the impact employees can have on employer branding through their workwear choices.  

Gilbert + Tobin’s head of capability development and change, Andrea Tham, shared her passion for learning and development (L&D) with The HR Leader. Ms Tham explained why she loves working in L&D and gave us some insights into her current role at G+T. The discussion looked at the future of the profession, and what Ms Tham would like her role in that to be.  Ms Tham also related the parallels she sees between herself as a food lover (an ‘eater’) and customer-focused learning programs. She outlined four stages that culminate in the final stage, which is ‘FOMO’!

Learning and leadership specialist, Tracey Ezard, shared her insights on growth with The HR Leader. Ms Ezard commented on neuroscience in the context of professional growth, why she favours the term ‘growth culture’ over ‘feedback culture’, and her ‘collaboration continuum’. Ms Ezard also explained what a ‘collective growth mindset’ is, and what environments that foster challenge in a psychologically safe way look like. Ms Ezard has kindly provided the following references in relation to this episode: Amy Edmondson TED Talk: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces Timothy R Clark, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Judith E. Glaser, Conversational Intelligence Tracey Ezard, Ferocious Warmth and Glue

Legal director at Sydney Legal Consulting, Trish Ryan, sat down with The HR Leader to talk about discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace. Ms Ryan spoke about how recent world events such as #MeToo have impacted workplaces and why this trio of issues may be more subtle at work now than in the past. The podcast discussion also covered areas of reputational risk for organisations, with Ms Ryan’s thoughts on how businesses might consider navigating such scenarios. Ms Ryan also shared her insights on the recent Fair Work Amendment in regard to the Paid Family Domestic Violence Leave Bill, discussing the benefit this could have for people leaving family domestic violence. Note from editor: this podcast was recorded on 1 August 2022

When you consider the talent you need for your business, do you think about skill sets that might be relevant from other roles and industries? Helena Turpin (co-founder of Flow of Work Co) and Adam McKinnon (people data and analytics lead at Reece Group) spoke with The HR Leader about being open minded and creative in how you recognise talent. The discussion included why now is a good time to challenge how ‘talent’ is perceived, as well as providing tips for listeners on future skills building. This episode of The HR Leader also examines how technology and data are used to manage and nurture talent.

HiBob’s country manager for Australia and New Zealand, Damien Andreasen, joined The HR Leader to discuss technology in HR and people management. Mr Andreasen shared insights into how tech is helping with new ways of working, why organisations implement HR technology solutions, and how tech can help with working across borders. The podcast discussion also delved into some of the ideas and challenges arising in HR, and how tech can help achieve business goals. Mr Andreasen concluded by commenting on what a potential recession might mean for candidates in light of the ‘great resignation’. For further reading on the issues discussed in this podcast, please see below: https://hbr.org/2022/03/research-how-employee-experience-impacts-your-bottom-line https://hbr.org/2022/04/onboarding-can-make-or-break-a-new-hires-experience https://www.hrcloud.com/blog/8-employee-engagement-statistics-you-need-to-know-in-2021

The Circle Back Initiative’s founder, Steve Gard, and Canva’s talent attraction lead, Charlotte Anderson, spoke to The HR Leader about why they’re on a mission to make sure candidates are treated well. Mr Gard explained why he began The Circle Back Initiative, and Ms Anderson commented on why Canva has embraced the ethos behind the initiative. The discussion delved into why the promise to treat candidates well is a win for both job seekers and employers in terms of branding and EVP. For candidates who have experienced 'ghosting' and poor treatment during the job application process, job hunting with organisations who have signed up to The Circle Back Initiative will be a welcome change.

Head of people and culture at DiviPay, Olga Klimentieva, shared with The HR Leader insights into her work at a growing tech firm that specialises in corporate cards and expense management. Ms Klimentieva spoke about why she thinks of her role as an “enabler” at DiviPay, the new training programme she’s launched, and why working in HR in a start-up/scale-up is so rewarding. She also shared her views on talent acquisition and why they’ve focused on this area.

Upward bullying — when managers are bullied by their subordinates — is a very real concern that organisations need to be aware of. Maureen Kyne shared with The HR Leader what upward bullying is, signs to look out for, and what businesses should be doing to support employees that experience upward bullying. Ms Kyne explains in this episode why defining upward bullying is so important and why it needs to be handled in the right way.

Mid-tier law firm, Macpherson Kelley, shared insights into its DEI policy and working group with HR Leader. Olivia Holmes, Macpherson Kelley’s national HR manager, and Emma Berry, a commercial associate with the firm (and member of the DEI working group), shared the pillars of their DEI policy, what they’re hoping to achieve with it and its supporting working group, and where they’d like to see things go in five years’ time. Ms Berry also explained why she is volunteering to be part of the group, what she’s passionate about in the DEI space, and the positive impact this work is having on her engagement with Macpherson Kelley.