HR Leader Podcast Network

How the HR and change management functions can work together better

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes, HR doesn't understand what the change management function does. Better appreciating its purpose and working more collaboratively with that...

How this CEO navigated his role while experiencing mental health challenges

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here, Richie Poulton reflects on the need for better top-down approaches when it comes to managing workplace wellness, the importance of leading by ex...

How play helps restore psychological safety

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Workplaces across the board can, at times, trigger fear responses from workers. Here, we reflect on how incorporating play into not only the processes...

Standing still isn't an option in a changing working world

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The HR Leader Podcast, in a special episode produced in partnership with LinkedIn, we explore how professionals and leaders can make sens...

The Legal Brief: Why psychosocial safety is now central to workforce change

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's The Legal Brief, a special episode produced in partnership with national workplace law firm Kingston Reid, we explore how psychosocial ...

HR as an enterprise value driver

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

People are the most important part of any business, and to that end, the HR function can and must play a role in driving value, in its myriad forms, f...

Payday Super and HR's role in getting the business ready

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Payday Super reforms are coming, but, troublingly, nearly half of Australian organisations are not properly aware of, or do not fully appreciate, ...

AI's impact on recruitment (and how HR can respond)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with Deel, we explore the shifting hiring landscape in the age of AI, and ho...

The Legal Brief: Developments in enterprise bargaining for HR

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Legal Brief, produced in partnership with Kingston Reid, we unpack the recent changes to the bargaining landscape, less...

The horizons of AI implementation: Starting with the 'low-hanging fruit'

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The HR Leader Podcast, host Carlos Tse speaks with Gartner advisory director Jonathan Tabah (pictured), who reflects on how the AI ...

Why workplaces must do more skin cancer screening

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with MoleMap, we unpack the prevalence of skin cancers among workers across ...

How HR can better advise managers on team interactions

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Often, team members will provide feedback to managers that the latter doesn't agree with, or vice versa. For the HR function, such disconnection provi...

Managing high-emotion workplaces

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In workplaces where staff are exposed to higher levels of emotional distress from clients, the pressures upon HR are amplified. Here, we unpack how to...

Performance management is out, personal growth is in

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While employers absolutely have the right to manage the performance of staff members, more tailored approaches to the development of individuals that ...

Why reshoring is critical for Australia's productivity, economy, and sovereignty

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reshoring – the process of bringing manufacturing, production, or services back home – may well be critical in ensuring that Australia and its wor...

The Legal Brief: Lessons from end-of-year festivities and HR priorities for 2026

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many HR teams, the real challenges of the year emerge in January. In this special episode of The Legal Brief, produced in partnership with nationa...

How big corporates can navigate leadership change and maintain culture

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership transitions can be challenging, but also an opportunity for the C-suite and HR team to prioritise the maintenance of workplace culture, com...

How HR can have a greater impact in 2026

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2026 could well bring "an absolute schism" between old ways of working and new approaches for human resources, one professional says, while a...

AI's 'unprecedented' upending of the workforce

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with Deel, we explore the extent to which artificial intelligence has revolu...

Rethinking happiness in the hybrid workplace

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feelings of fun and happiness play a significant role in offsetting the stressors and rigours of working life. Here, an Auckland-based academic dives ...

The borderless workforce (and how Aussie businesses are winning global talent)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with Deel, we explore how cross-border recruitment has changed workforces ac...

The Legal Brief: The Chandler v Westpac decision, and the future of remote working

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace flexibility is increasingly under the spotlight in 2025, with a recent Fair Work Commission decision raising the stakes for employers. In th...

Idiosyncratic wellness issues faced by men in the workplace

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today (19 November) is International Men's Day. Here, we unpack the myriad challenges faced by men across the board and what employers need to do to b...

The psychology behind the employee trust gap with AI

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of worker uncertainty about not just how to embed and utilise new and emerging technologies, but also why such changes are necessary, it i...

The evolving role of leaders in a time of change

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses that can bring their workforce on the journey of change and can recognise what the constants are versus points in time are the ones that wi...

The Legal Brief: What you need to know about the FWO v Woolworths & Coles case

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the inaugural episode of The Legal Brief, produced in partnership with national workplace law firm Kingston Reid, host Jerome Dorasaimy speaks with...

Don't wait for permission to drive change

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If HR professionals are to meaningfully enable and drive innovation and strategic growth, they cannot sit around and wait for the opportunity. HR must...

Is AI costing us human relationships?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of AI, concerns remain that artificial intelligence is coming at the cost of genuine human interaction. Against this backdrop, it is incumb...

The urgent need to improve workers' financial wellbeing

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial stress continues to put downward pressure on workplace productivity. As a result – and in the face of broader market challenges – ensuri...

Driving meaningful reform across the business

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to this chief people officer, it is "such an exciting time" to be in HR, given the opportunities to collaborate and consult, and be authenti...

Creating safe, inclusive environments for all employees

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the current climate, catering to the idiosyncratic needs and perceptions of all staff across generations – and ensuring they feel safe and includ...

Personalising the employee journey at scale

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an age where employees are increasingly demanding a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace, it is incumbent upon businesses and their HR t...

Being open-minded about the shifting landscape

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amid myriad professional, technological, economic, and sociocultural changes, it is essential that HR professionals face such shifting sands with an o...

The growing risk of 'moral injury'

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moral injury is a term that came about in the 1990s, but in years to come, such workplace hazards could well be among the more prominent concerns for ...

Rethinking social media policies following the Lattouf v ABC proceedings

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The unlawful termination of journalist Antoinette Lattouf by the national broadcaster, which resulted in high-profile proceedings in the Federal Court...

How 'downward envy' is impacting your workplace

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While workplace jealousy has always existed in various forms, the trend of "downward envy" – that is, leaders feeling envious of their employees, fo...

Going from CPO to CEO

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Late last year, the chief people officer for Gilchrist Connell was announced as the national law firm's new chief executive – a role she assumed in ...

The implications for primary carer parental leave from a recent Fair Work case

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Fair Work decision noted that a primary carer doesn't have to be the sole carer in order to receive primary carer parental leave. Here, a sen...

How can businesses 'earn the commute' with RTO mandates

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we explore the need for business leaders and workplaces to "earn the commute" of their staff members returning to the office, including by way o...

Why Aussie talent is pickier than ever

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here, a senior HR adviser reveals the non-negotiables driving Australian candidates, why outdated recruitment tactics backfire, and how to fix hiring ...

Destigmatising cancer in the workplace

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all Australians know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer or will have been diagnosed themselves. However, our workforce has a long way t...

Does your business need fractional leaders?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many businesses, employing fractional professionals – who are highly committed and engaged – to lead can be the way for those entities to deal...

Rethinking coaching and PD for your workforce

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an age of information overload, bringing things back to basics and ensuring workforces are getting the fundamentals right is essential to ensuring ...

From pink suits to progress

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What did this HR partner do when she walked into her first defence event in her early 20s, wearing a bright pink suit, and realised she was the only w...

Tackling inclusion dilemmas: Former AFL boss's game plan for divided workplaces

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former CEO of an AFL side turned ethical leadership expert Matt Finnis unpacks the habits of inclusive workplaces, strategies for navigating polarisin...

The risky business of RTO mandates: Why forced office returns threaten talent and productivity

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fierce debate over flexible work arrangements shows no signs of slowing down, thrust into the spotlight by the recent Australian federal election ...

'Rushed' reforms: Inside NSW's controversial workers' compensation shake-up

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NSW government's proposed overhaul of the workers' compensation scheme has ignited fierce debate. In this recent episode of the HR Leader Podcast,...

Worrying post-COVID workplace trends

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, working life has changed significantly. Now, research is starting to identify certain professional and environme...

The opportunities inherent in managing a 5-generation workforce

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, we showcase one of the headline speakers for the upcoming Bold Ideas in HR event, Taylor Dee Hawkins...

Where to next for DEI?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, we showcase one of the headline speakers for the upcoming Bold Ideas in HR event, Kylie Fuller, abou...

The rights and wrongs of Elon Musk firing 80% of Twitter staff

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, we showcase one of the headline speakers for the upcoming Bold Ideas in HR event, Steve Glaveski, ab...

What the Great Flattening means for middle management

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the current climate, businesses are seeing less need for middle managers – this is not only concerning for those professionals but also detriment...

Are traditional recruitment models outdated?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of voluminous market and cultural change, the ways in which recruiters and hiring managers operate need to evolve, one professional argues...

Reflections on the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here, a leading employment and labour lawyer reflects on what we've learnt in the last year and a half from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislative ch...

Leading a politically polarised workforce in 2025

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With political polarisation on the rise worldwide and with Australia's federal election less than a fortnight away, it is fundamental that business le...

Creating and maintaining thriving workplaces

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we discuss SuperFriend's recently released Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Key Insights report, what it says about the state of affairs in th...

Is the ban on non-competes good policy?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Labor's pre-election budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a ban on non-compete clauses for workers earning less than $175,000. Here, we unpack ...

The role of AI in HR transformation

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with Avature, we unpack the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence ...

Why a new workplace gender conversation is needed

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to creating thriving workplaces, a more idiosyncratic approach to gendered needs may well be what businesses have long been missing. In ...

Office romances, infidelity, and boundaries: How HR can navigate workplace relationships

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the HR Leader podcast, host Kace O'Neill sits down with Rachel Voysey, founding director and principal psychologist of the Relation...

Improving remuneration and incentive strategies

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remuneration and incentives have always been a Pandora's box for business leaders. In the post-pandemic climate, however, in which employee values hav...

Understanding the new wage theft laws and payroll obligations

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Nothing sharpens the mind," a leading barrister says, like the threat of serious financial penalties or imprisonment. Under the newly legislated wage...

Trump's influence on workplace DEI and beyond

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's presidency has already begun reshaping the corporate and political landscape in the US, with executive orders rolling back diversity, e...

CFMEU fallout fizzles? Why unions are still winning the industrial relations game

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2024 was eventful for industrial relations (IR) disputes, with major Australian organisations facing off against disgruntled workers and unio...

Prioritise 'focus culture', not 'hustle culture'

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While "hustle culture" has been celebrated in the mainstream in recent years, one business leader is advocating for the more targeted, deliberated app...

How workplaces can better support parents of neurodiverse children

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here, a senior corporate lawyer reflects on the three-year career break she took to be a full-time carer and what businesses need to do to ensure that...

Best practice for HR in 2025

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of myriad market changes, not only do HR professionals need to work differently – they also need to be perceived differently in the work...

Why many mentorship programs fail

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With more and more employees wanting access to mentoring, it is essential that businesses get it right, says one investment banker turned executive co...

Unpacking the High Court's Elisha decision

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In December, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent and determined that "sham" terminations can cause psychiatric injury. Her...

Getting the most out of your older workers

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across the board, Australian businesses can and must be better at utilising the unique perspectives and experiences of their more senior employees –...

What HR leaders need to know about the new wage theft laws coming in 2025

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2024 provided numerous examples of underpayment and wage theft violations, with a number of employers facing repercussions. Yet in 2025, the ...

Influencing business outcomes through wellness investments

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A "tsunami" of wellness workplace issues could be coming for Australian businesses, highlighting the importance of redesigning environmental structure...

Is HR equipped to handle ethical dilemmas?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While human resources professionals have always had to navigate workplace issues that are inherently ethical, the tension and discomfort that arise fr...

Why Australia needs a national workers' compensation scheme

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's workers' compensation landscape, given the almost dozen separate schemes nationwide, is "a bit of a fractured mess". Having a national sch...

Job-sharing for a 'truly representative' democracy

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow are blazing a trail as Australia's first job-share political candidates, seeking a Senate seat in Victoria. Parliament, ...

Is your firm adhering to the positive duty to eliminate harassment and bullying?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent allegations of workplace bullying in parliamentary offices are a stark reminder that, in high-pressure professional environments, "bullying can...

Better management of top talent from overseas

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Safeguard Global country manager for ANZ, Jonathan Perumal, about ...

Revamping leadership approaches for 2025

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The type of leader one has been in 2024 may not necessarily be suitable for 2025 market conditions. Here, we unpack how leaders and HR teams can adapt...

Avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring compliance

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HR professionals, Dr Tiffany Slater says, are more cognisant of the fact that traditional human resources duties have evolved and that box-ticking no ...

The former FWC vice president on post-judgeship life, ageism, and career pivots

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, Joseph Catanzariti AM turned 65 and thus had to retire from his position as vice president of the Fair Work Commission (FWC). His se...

Navigating the workforce readiness gap

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with Cornerstone and Pinpoint HRM, we dive deep into the pressing concerns s...

How Australians' workplace sentiments compare to global counterparts

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research suggests that Australians value autonomy and agency and have an egalitarian ethos in the workplace. With that in mind, how do we feel abo...

The Great Break-up and its impact on workplaces

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that, in recent years, there has been a huge uptick in the number of women professionals leaving their roles in the face of myriad empl...

How to manage your sleep in the WFH era

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The HR Leader Podcast, a sleep wellness manager unpacks the pros and cons that working from home (WFH) can have on our sleeping rou...

4 challenges for a professional services firm's HR team

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here, the head of people and culture at a Sydney-based law firm unpacks the headline hurdles facing human resources departments in professional servic...

Overcoming HR's credibility deficit

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There exists, Ilona Charles says, an "ongoing issue" with how human resources is perceived as a business function. Understanding why this is the case ...

Why workplace needers must disconnect from their phones

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holistic health dangers of being overly attached to one's tech devices, including smartphones, are well established. Here, we unpack how and why m...

Tax implications of employee share incentives

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with YOUtax, we explore the provision of company shares and related employee...

'Aggressive' post-employment restraints and tougher executive-level disputes

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The tone of certain disputes between employers and employees is shifting, one lawyer argues, with issues at the executive level being fought harder an...

Building bad: Unpacking the CFMEU saga

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with global law firm Dentons, we explore the allegations of corruption, bull...

Leading multigenerational workforces

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having worked in the hospitality sector for decades, Michelle Pascoe understands what it's like to lead a workforce with up to half a dozen different ...

The need for skills-based hiring

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of global skills shortages, it is essential that businesses of all stripes have a clear understanding of where their workforce currently s...

Engaging your disengaged and fence-sitting workers

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that the number of workers who can be described as "fence-sitters" (i.e. those who are quiet quitting) has increased in recent years. I...

Educating the workforce about all things tech

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ensuring that workers across the business are up to speed on new software, cyber risks, and AI opportunities is not just about ROI – it's also about...

Reasonable contact of staff under the new Right to Disconnect

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Until such time as the Fair Work Commission sets precedents from test cases, employers may need to err on the side of caution when it comes to the imp...

The impact of inflated wellbeing policies

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Roxanne Calder, the age of COVID-19 blurred the lines between workplace wellness and individual wellbeing, with new expectations for work...

People-centred change in times of great upheaval

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with O.C. Tanner, the global leader in strengthening organisational culture ...

The recent 'tidal wave' of industrial relations reform

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of voluminous change in the industrial relations space, it is critical to reflect on how such legislative updates will impact workplaces o...

Why L&D can't be ignored in the current climate

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learning and development (L&D) is an area that is increasingly seeing more investment from companies across the board. However, in challenging economi...

Putting DEI at the forefront of decision making

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With board and C-suite executives increasingly demanding action on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, businesses and their HR teams h...