BoB Best of Breed

When we headed to Sydney and chatted to Emma Hogan, who along with being a seasoned HRD had made the move to Executive line management roles. What did she find when she got there? What can all HR people apply to their roles today? Some really great insights and some you haven't heard before.

We are going back this week to when we spoke to Ilona Charles about her role at Aconex, a global listed tech business that provides cloud and mobile collaboration software. It is established early that neither Meahan, Lorena or Ilona are tech geniuses but in the world of providing first class HR, it doesn't really matter. Mind you, Ilona knows about wireless technology so I say she wins!

We had enormous interest in the topic of the crossover between HR, Marketing and Comms. We spoke to Penny & Megan from M&P Partners who have put together a business that works with companies in this area. Have a listen to the really cool work they’re doing.

We're taking you back this week to the podcast where we chatted to Shanyn Payne, Executive Director - Human Resources at Online Education Services (OES). Shanyn is the HR brain behind an amazing run of best employer AND fast growing company awards at OES. How does she do it? We get to the bottom of it!

When we travelled to Sydney and caught up with Belinda McPhee, a seasoned HRD who has successfully leveraged her skills and knowledge into a consulting business. Hear how she has done this and how she currently views the health of the HR industry and the direction it is heading.

We're taking you back this week to a podcast that had it all - culture change, alignment of HR to a digital disruption, implementation of a HRIS, rethink on values and EVP. We interview Helene Gordon who did all this and more at ME. Take a listen.

We're taking you back to when we chatted to Cath Beckett, ex-Head of Human Resources at Aesop; a very successful brand, part of its success being their approach to people. Take a listen!

Take a listen to our interview with Andrew Jarvis, Founder and CEO CircleSource.com.au and previous Group Director Human Resources, Victoria Police. We discuss the unique aspects of a role at Victoria Police and how CircleSource is supporting the movement to lean HR teams.

When we continued our quest to break down some of the hairier questions in HR and tackle leadership with Gabby Ostrognay, an experienced HR practitioner who has seen it all as a consultant in a HR consulting firm and in-house roles. We seriously could have talked to Gabby for hours and get those pens ready, there is heaps of practical advice too.

You know that saying about builders never getting around to finishing their house? Well same could be said about HR peeps, always seem to be the last to have an updated development plan, position description or CV. Steve Watton is a guru (as you will hear this is largely self proclaimed, haha!) in the world of HR recruitment. If you don’t know him yourself, chances are you know someone who does. In this episode he speaks honestly about what you need in a CV, do you need a cover letter, how do you impress at interview, etc. After 25 years in HR, I still learnt some things and some embarrassing things I will never admit to!

When BoB travelled to Sydney we caught up with Michelle Farrar-Eagles and explored the world of retail, we chatted about Michelle's role as GM of Human Resources at General Pants Co. Michelle built the team at GP and has been credited for their capability and contribution. So how did she do it? Well take a listen...

Taking you back to when we spoke to Marianne Roux, a Professor in Practice at Monash University, about her thoughts on the future of HR. Her opinions and views are progressive, fascinating and well worth listening to. You have not heard this stuff before!

That time we spoke to Josh Grace-Ware, Group Head of HR Operations at REA Group, about a successful HRIS implementation at realestate.com.au. Josh takes the perspective of personas as the basis for designing the system they ultimately implemented. Take a listen.

We're taking you back to when BoB travelled across the Nullarbor for a chat with Martin Wanamaker, Head of HR at Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) about his career and insight into the HR industry. Take a listen, as you'll be so impressed with his perspective on how to run a HR team and how to get the best out of the function. I could have talked to Martin for hours, his advice is priceless.

We were lucky enough to chat with Alex Badenoch, Group Executive Human Resources at Telstra a few months back. Alex is an innovative thinker who challenges the HR profession in a beautifully simple and common sense way.

We are going back to that time we chatted to one of the leaders of the Human Resources industry in Australia, Tanya Southey, about the world of human resources, systems thinking and women in leadership. Take a listen.

We're going back to that time we chatted to Simone Carroll, a HRD who has taken her expertise in employee behaviour and extended this to customer behaviour, in essence, all human behaviour. While many HR people are trying to cut through by showing their commercial side, Simone has already done this and taken it so much further, showing how her core expertise can be used in marketing, product and strategy.

We're taking you back to our very first episode where we chatted to James Law, all-round great guy and ex-HRD at Envato. James takes us through the ground breaking initiative he led at Envato called the Work From Anywhere initiative, or as James likes to call it, the WFA. Given all we read about the difficulties giving employees work/life balance and challenges around working from home, James has blown that up and lets his employees work from anywhere! Does this include Mars I hear you ask? Well, when Richard Branson solves the small commute problem then we think the answer will be yes!!

Because we enjoyed doing this podcast so much we are doing a throwback! We're going back to when we spoke to Dianne Francois from Save the Children Australia, a not for profit organisation. This is both a fascinating organisation and one where the HR function plays a critical and strategic role. There is a great deal to learn from Dianne, she is driving innovative HR thinking and some very clever people initiatives.

In this episode we chat to Lin Surch, Founder & Chief Diversity Officer at Beyond Gender. There are so many diversity roles in organisations but do we really think we're getting it right? Well Lin does get it right! Critical for anyone wanting to get the correct approach. We explore one of the streams of work Beyond Gender specialises in, who also do; LGBTIQ Leadership Resilience, Compassionate Leadership Training and Coaching, and Interfaith and Spiritual EQ in the Workplace. Take a listen.

Ever heard of the broccoli latte? You need to chat to our guest, Sharyn Morton, Senior HR Business Partner at CSIRO. Sharyn shows us how HR can solve strategic problems but in this instance, actually are solving world problems.

In this weeks podcast we chat with Eibhlin Fletcher, Director at Halpin Partnership, about unique retreats she has created, born out of her experience as a coach and facilitator. Imagine going away for four days, having heaps of fun, pushing yourself to do some adventures like abseiling and coming out transformed......take a listen and hear how it's done! Check out the Get a Grip of the Grind Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/getagripofthegrind/

Today we talk to Jane Hollman, an experienced HR guru. We ask what it was like to be in HR in the U.S during the GFC? What coaching accreditation is? And is it possible to get through a podcast recording with a child, a dog and two G&T's? Turns out it can be done!

People practises within the hospitality industry have been in the news frequently over the past couple of years. This week we talk to an industry expert, Chris Firinauskas, HR Consultant in the hospitality industry on what is going on and what the future looks like.

This week we chat to Sally Pritchard, Chief People Officer at Nous Group. In her role, Sally sets the people agenda internally but also retains some of her consulting work and advises clients on their people agenda. So who better to ask about the future of HR? And what we should all be thinking about.

We are doing a throwback this week to one of our most popular podcast episodes, with Mary Butler. We cover diversity, grad recruitment and leadership in the context of a large scale business and where concepts like agility and collaboration are key. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk to Stephen Moore from Moore HR, a specialist in Analytical HRM. Stephen takes us through the stages of HR as he sees them, each one positioning HR to add more commercial value to an organisation. Do you know what stage your HR team is in?

In this podcast I speak with Sonya Clancy and explore the world of Company Boards and the inclusion of Executives with HR backgrounds. Sonya is not only in several, but acts as Chairman in two of them being The Big Issue and Houses 4 Houses. And yes, I said Chairman.

We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our interview with JoAnna Ferrari, Transition Specialist last week and as promised, here we have Part 2...enjoy! The interview is JoAnna’s story but is also an education in what we umbrella the term, transgender. For anyone involved or interested in Diversity & Inclusion, Jo offers insights you will not have heard before.

This is part one of an interview with JoAnna Ferrari, Transition Specialist. The interview is JoAnna’s story but is also an education in what we umbrella the term, transgender. For anyone involved or interested in Diversity & Inclusion, Jo offers insights you will not have heard before. Why two podcasts? She is so interesting there was no way we could stop! Part 2 coming next week. Enjoy!

This week we chat to Lisa Sheehan, an experienced HRD who has gone on to set up her own business, Incite Consulting. We talk to Lisa about how she has made the transition from in-house to her own business and lessons she has collected along the way.

In this weeks podcast we speak to Joan Lurie, Managing Director at Orgonomix. Joan is a thought leader and consultant on systems thinking. It’s not an easy topic but one we all need to get familiar with as we work in companies and cultures that are far more agile than in the past. Take a listen...

This week we travel out to leafy Hawthorn to meet with Rachael Powell, Chief Customer & People Officer at Xero to talk about the innovative work they are doing on defining the company culture. They are challenging how far culture can stretch and how it can be used to engage customers and drive commercial results. Really impressive work, take a listen

Episode 44 is here. We chat to Paul Burley, Founder of PredictiveHire and Barbara Hyman, the newly appointed CEO of the business. We hear about what PredictiveHire is bringing to Talent Acquisition and how a HR Director has found moving into the role of CEO.

It was the week of International Women's Day when we sat down with Gemma Lloyd, Co-CEO & Founder at DCC Jobs to talk about an initiative that provides employment options for women. And also a place where organisations can benchmark themselves about how 'gender friendly' they are as a company. Take a listen.

In this podcast we chat to Alex Trifonidis, Global Director People & Culture at STA Travel, about how his company is tackling a couple of areas like locating businesses offshore and mobility of employees between those businesses. Take a listen.

On Valentine's Day, BoB Group was thrilled to put on an event with Monash University & Mercer. The event was recorded, for those of you who couldn't make it, and is here for your listening pleasure!

This week we speak to Josh Grace-Ware, Group Head of HR Operations at REA Group, about a successful HRIS implementation at realestate.com.au. Josh takes the perspective of personas as the basis for designing the system they ultimately implemented. Take a listen.

Like relatives at Christmas - we are back!! Back with a brand new year of podcasts for you all to enjoy. Starting with a bang! We have Alex Badenoch, Group Executive Human Resources at Telstra. Alex is an innovative thinker who challenges the HR profession in a beautifully simple and common sense way...take a listen.

We couldn't resist one more podcast for the year! We chat to Mary Butler from AECOM. We cover diversity, grad recruitment and leadership in the context of a large scale business and where concepts like agility and collaboration are key. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all, BoB is looking forward to a big 2018!

Today we speak to Michael Ellis from Vinomofo, a company that takes great pride in the culture they have created and continue to maintain through rapid growth. Take a listen to hear some of the secrets to their success

Today we talk to one of the leaders of the Human Resources industry in Australia, Tanya Southey. We chat to Tanya about the world of human resources, systems thinking and women in leadership.

Today we speak to Dan Harper, Engineering Manager at MessageMedia. Dan is an Engineer by trade who has established a meet up group called Leadership of Awesome. If you work with technologists, this one's for you!

This week we chat to Cath Beckett, Head of Human Resources at Aesop; a very successful brand, part of its success being their approach to people. Take a listen!

We have had enormous interest in the topic of the crossover between HR, Marketing and Comms. This week we speak to two people who have put together a business that works with companies in this area. Have a listen to the really cool work they’re doing.

This week we speak to Marianne Roux, a Professor in Practice at Monash University, about her thoughts on the future of HR. Her opinions and views are progressive, fascinating and well worth listening to. You have not heard this stuff before!

This week we chat to Ruby Lee from Cogent. At Cogent, all salaries are available for everyone to see, what did you say? Can’t be possible, well it is, have a listen.

We talk to Amanda Robinson from Australian Red Cross today about Social Innovation. An interesting evolution of the old CSR movement, while it's not traditional HR territory, Amanda sheds light on the overlap with the future of the HR agenda.

This week we talk to Simone Carroll, a HRD who has taken her expertise in employee behaviour and extended this to customer behaviour, in essence, all human behaviour. While many HR people are trying to cut through by showing their commercial side, Simone has already done this and taken it so much further, showing how her core expertise can be used in marketing, product and strategy.

Today we chat to Louise de Vos from JDV Projects, a company responsible for workplace design and fit-out. The power of office design can be immense if it is done properly and with an understanding of what employees need. We find out that it isn’t all about having a big budget - music to HR ears!

This week we explore the world of retail and talk to Michelle Farrar-Eagles about her role as GM of Human Resources at General Pants Co. Michelle built the team at GP and has been credited for their capability and contribution. So how did she do it? Well take a listen...