36 items from our lawyers filed under HR Engage Podcast.
A leader loses her temper over an expensive mistake, sends everyone home, then sits alone in her office and cries. It is hardly the leadership story most people want to tell. For Tameka Bramwell, though, it became the mo…
A recruitment process does far more than fill a vacancy. It is an organisation’s front door, its first meaningful demonstration of how decisions are made, how leaders communicate and whether the business is truly ready f…
HR is not a support function. It is a business function. That distinction changes everything. It changes how HR professionals speak to leaders, how they approach difficult conversations, how they build credibility and ho…
Human resources has a funny way of finding people who were never planning to land there in the first place. Sometimes it starts with an accounting degree. Sometimes it starts with a book. Sometimes it starts with a wild …
Human resources can look very different depending on the sector. In community services, not for profits, and NDIS providers, HR is often not sitting in a large, well funded internal team with specialist streams and polis…
Why do stakeholders nod along in meetings, say “yes, sounds good”, and then do absolutely nothing? That question sits at the heart of one of the biggest challenges in modern leadership. For HR leaders especially, the iss…
There is a quiet but very real shift happening across human resources, people and culture, and learning and development. It is not just about new tools, tighter budgets, or another round of workplace buzzwords. It is abo…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, host Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, sits down with Trudi Liekefett, Manager of People & Capability at Isaac Regional Council in regional Queensland. Trudi s…
Chantelle Williams, Head of People and Culture at LSKD, offers a clear, human-centred playbook for growing teams without losing the soul of the organisation. Her career path — from classical vocalist and teacher to learn…
From astrophysics to people science: why perspective matters Jay Ramanah’s career reads like a study in adaptability. Trained as a physicist and astrophysicist, Jay moved from research into teaching, then into leadership…
The role of an HR recruitment specialist has shifted. Today it is less about filling a vacancy and more about building long-term partnerships that protect culture, manage risk and enable strategic growth. Leanne Lazarus,…
Melitta McDonald arrived at human resources the way a lot of great leaders do — by accident and then by choice. Over seven years she completed a business degree while working full time, raised a family, and cut her teeth…
Simon Lever’s career demonstrates a simple but powerful idea: HR that combines broad experience with genuine empathy delivers better outcomes for people and the business. Years of project-based work across aviation, mini…
Looking for practical HR career advice from someone who’s been there? In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, we sit down with Rae Headey, General Manager of People and Development, who shares her unconventional journe…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Holly McBride — a human resources leader whose journey stretches from retail management in Birmingham to leading People & Culture at Fraser Coast …
Introduction — Why this conversation matters to HR I sat down with Paul Dunn — one of Hewlett-Packard’s first ten employees in Australia, an international speaker who has reached hundreds of thousands of people, and co‑f…
In the HR Engage Podcast episode 19, host Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Josh Campbell—an 18-year HR veteran who moved from safety compliance into human resources and now leads HR for a Brisbane-based EV charging techno…
From South Africa to Global HR Leadership: The Unconventional Journey That’s Redefining People Strategy Human Resources is often seen as a behind-the-scenes function, but the truth is, it’s where the real action happens …
In the fast-evolving world of human resources, few topics are as critical—and as challenging—as compensation. Matt McFarlane’s journey from a rural upbringing and a psychology degree to becoming a global HR expert and…
Human Resources is rarely a straight path—and Claudia Faulkner’s journey through the field exemplifies this truth. From her Canadian roots and UK upbringing to becoming a cornerstone of Australia’s engineering sector HR,…
Human Resources is a profession that demands versatility, resilience, and a deep understanding of both people and business. Tanya Hibbard’s 21-year career perfectly embodies these qualities as she has navigated diverse a…
In the dynamic world of human resources, few careers embody the blend of operational insight, global experience, and leadership wisdom quite like that of Heidi Mayhew-Sanders. With a career spanning continents—Europe, th…
In the dynamic world of human resources, every journey is unique. Hayley Fielding, Head of People and Culture, shares her refreshingly honest and insightful path into HR—a journey that began almost by accident but blosso…
Human Resources is often described as the heart of any organization — where strategy meets people, and where challenges are as varied as the individuals involved. Nathan Bryant, HR Manager at Nauru Airlines, shares his c…
Human Resources is much more than a support function in any organisation. It’s the heartbeat of culture and a strategic driver of business success. In the latest discussion with Sonya Law, a seasoned HR professional, lea…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril talks with Rod Francisco who has had an incredible journey from the military to the HR arena. Rod shares his insights on simplifying human resources, emphasising…
In this episode, South Geldard Director Jonathan Mamaril sits down with powerhouse HR leader Mark Lindley, whose 20+ year career has taken him from Australian retail floors to overseeing 220,000+ employees across the Mid…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, host Jonathan Mamaril sits down with the incredible Oloff Visser — a people and culture leader whose career spans continents, industries, and transformations. Oloff takes us on a…
In this edition of the podcast, Jonathan talks with Paula Holden, a seasoned leader in HR and people & culture, with nearly 30 years of experience across executive leadership, board directorships, and workforce strategy.…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, South Geldard Director Jonathan Mamaril sits down with the incredible Samantha Pickering, Chief Operating Officer at Queensland Computers and a 40 Under 40 award recipient! From …
Welcome to the HR Engage Podcast! Today, we sit down with Roseta Jacobs—a powerhouse in HR, learning & development, and workplace transformation. From growing up in apartheid South Africa to breaking barriers in corporat…
In this episode of the podcast series, Jonathan Mamaril talks with Natasha Hydon. For those who work in government, whether local or state, Natasha probably needs no introduction. Her career spans decades and industries,…
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, sits down with Dave Madeley, an accomplished HR Manager and People & Culture Leader, for an insightful discussion that challe…
We’re excited to give you a sneak peek into an upcoming collaboration that’s set to make waves in the HR and People Management space! Join Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers and employment law expert, an…
In this second episode of this series, Jonathan Mamaril talks with Nicole Hall. Nicole has had an incredible career journey, pivoting from economics and investments into senior HR roles across industries like mining, con…
Welcome to the first episode of the HR Engage Podcast with Jonathan Mamaril! In this debut episode, Jonathan is joined by Kerine Nightingale, a highly experienced HR professional with a remarkable consulting background…
