we are HR

In this episode of we are HR, Gianni Sgualdino talks with Employee Experience Coordinator from Youi Insurance, Jessica Edmonds Saunders. Jessica shares her journey at Youi Insurance, the mentality and attitude required for success and her nomination as a HRD rising star. They also talk about ways in which HR practitioners can advance their career.

In this episode of 'We are HR' Shirley Dietvorst speaks to Sarah Alexander, a HRD Rising Star, about her journey in HR so far. They talk about the achievements Sarah is most proud of, the HRD Rising Star awards and how the award has impacted her career. Sarah also shares some great tips & tricks for junior HR Professionals who are keen to progress in their HR careers.

In this episode of 'We are HR' Ryoma Parker speaks to HRD rising star nominees, People & Culture Manager Kirralee Richardson, from Aussie Broadband & Steph Robinson, People Advisor from Dental Health services Australia. They talk us through their thoughts on what it takes for an aspiring HR professional to break into the industry and what skills and attributes can set you apart from others.

In this episode of 'We are HR' (home edition) Anita Vaughan, GM of HR Partners VIC & SA speaks to Sarah Guthleben, Executive Officer People & Culture at Equipsuper. They discuss the impact Covid has had on Equipsuper and how they have dealt with an organisational restructure at the same time. Sarah also shares how HR can support employees through emotional changes and resources that assist employee wellness and mental health during these times.

In this episode of 'We are HR' (home edition) Sophie Tompsett and Sophie Ryan speak to Loren Delaine, Head of Talent Acquisition at Allianz to cover the trending topics in Talent Acquisition. They discuss the goals and challenges of Loren's journey at Allianz, automation, and its beneficial role in talent acquisition teams, strategies to attract and retain top talent in the current market, and predictions of what talent will look in the future.

In this episode of 'We are HR' Tim Newham, Queensland General Manager and Stephen Butler, Senior Consultant from HR Partners QLD speak to Vanessa Willis, HR Superintendent and David McCraw HR Advisor from Downer group.

Tim and Stephen dissect the recent virtual onboarding process Downer undertook from both a candidate and client perspective and the steps taken for a smooth onboarding transition.

In this episode of 'We are HR' (home edition) Anita Vaughan speaks to Michelle Morrison, a corporate organisational psychologist, to understand the best way to support leaders in leading through such uncertain times and significant change. They discuss building literacy around current events, understanding personal circumstances and psychological safety. It's about leading through life now as our personal and work lives become more integrated.

In this episode of we are HR, Anita Vaughan talks with Chief People Officer from Sportsbet Liz Waldock. Liz shares the journey of culture transformation to result in a better customer experience and the impacts that company culture can have in reaching business goals. They also talk about the evolvement of the HR function with the future of work and preparing and supporting leaders through these changes.

In this episode of we are HR Jeannette Lang talks with Con Lambros, Senior HR Practitioner at Human Capital Partner on all things Mergers and Acquisitions. Con has 18 years HR experience and has led major change projects in various industries. They focus on three main areas, due diligence, the implementation process and Sustainable practices and how to best manage the people impact during mergers and acquisitions.

In this episode of we are HR, Jeannette Lang talks with Helen Hovenga, executive director People and Culture at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre about the future of leadership.

Helen has worked across 6 different industries throughout her career from retail, mining to healthcare.  Jeannette and Helen talk about the challenges that current and future leaders face and the changing landscape of leadership, how different industries require different leadership styles and generational expectations.

In this episode of we are HR, Niki Bosman and Andrew Paatsch talk with Sarah Purches, Talent Ninja at RMIT Online. They talk about what it means to be a talent ninja, how recruiters can take advantage of new tech and marketing platforms, and the importance of creating an exceptional candidate experience. 

In this episode of we are HR, Anita Vaughan talks to Waudi Tahche, HR Director at Cardinia Shire Council. They talk about Waudi's recent experience visiting Amazon's new "Spheres" and the benefits of agile work environments. They discuss the future of work, the increasing gig economy and the use of AI in recruitment. 

In this episode of we are HR, Amanda Harnan talks to Alana Bennett, Head of Talent  at oOh!media. They talk about employer brand, consumer brand and candidate experience and how these aspects have been linked together to create their award winning on boarding process. 

In this episode of we are HR Anita Vaughan talks to Tim Guille, General Manager People & Culture at Catch.com.au. They talk about over engineered HR processes, what it's like working in an innovative tech focused business and "side hustles". 

In this episode of we are HR, Anita Vaughan and Amanda Harnan talk with Iman Harrak, General Manager of Business Support & Contact Centre at Randstad. They talk about Iman's recent experience in Africa taking part in a leadership programme with The Hunger Project. 

In this episode of we are HR, Anita Vaughan talks with Cassandra Hatton, General Manager Human Resources at St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria. They talk about likening the employee experience to retail consumer behaviour, the importance of mentors and finding the right balance between of progress and perfection within HR.

In this episode of we are HR, Alex King talks with Grace Robertson, former People and Culture Manager at Geelong Cats FC. They talk about Grace's experience working with two different AFL teams and the different programmes and initiatives Grace has worked on.

In this episode of we are HR Anita Vaughan talks Alex Trifonidis, General Manager Human Resources at Helloworld Travel Limited. They talk about Alex's experience as a Global HRD, international initiatives he's implemented throughout his career and what it means to be "commercial". 

In this episode of we are HR Anita Vaughan talks to David Bowering, General Manager of people services at Australian Unity. They talk about David's career as he shares tips for other HR professionals looking to climb the ranks. They also talk about "the moments that matter" and these can impact the employee experience and engagement.

In this episode of we are HR, Alex King talks to Melinda Smith, Head of HR at Boardriders (formerly Quicksilver). Boardriders are currently in the process of an acquisition and so Melinda talks about HR's role and the challenges faced whilst aligning the two businesses. 

In this episode of we are HR, Sophie Tompsett and Sarah Shore talk to Ben Tanswell, a Recruiter at Google. They talk about the benefits of a strong employer brand when it comes to recruiting and the different sourcing strategies that has seen Ben nominated as a Rising Star by HRD Magazine.

In this episode of we are HR, Alex King and Andrew Paatsch talk with James Freer, Talent Acquisition Director at Monash College. Alex, Andrew and James reflect on the year and discuss common predictions that were made early 2018. They discuss what did and didn't come to fruition and touch on things like AI’s role in recruiting, how to build effective talent pools, and predictions for how recruitment will change over the next year.

In this episode of we are HR Amanda Harnan talks to Edan Haddock, Talent Acquisition Manager from AIA Insurance. They talk about his journey within recruitment and highlight the benefits and challenges of being an agency recruiter vs in-house recruiter. They talk about the importance of formulating a strong EVP, how it impacts employer brand and how this ties into attracting the best talent.

In this episode of, we are HR, Anita Vaughan talks with Krithika Hansen, HR Director at Pitcher Partners. They compare the contrasting HR styles and compare Krithika's experience working in corporate to professional services. They talk about change initiatives around adaptive leadership, how the future of work looks for a business with such strong traditions and they talk answer the question of what it means for HR to have a seat at the table. They also touch on the benefits of mentors and how to find one.