we are HR

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.