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We are honoured to have Elisabeth Shaw, the Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia NSW, a renowned organisation dedicated to relationship support, change, and development services across 22 locations, talk to us today about chronic loneliness. With her extensive experience in executive leadership, clinical psychology, and ethical consultation, Elisabeth is a trusted voice in the field. Her commitment to promoting healthy relationships and supporting vulnerable communities makes her a leading authority on addressing chronic loneliness and its impact on mental and physical health. Join us for an insightful podcast discussion on chronic loneliness and its implications for mental and physical health in the workplace, featuring Elisabeth Shaw. Discover the misconceptions about loneliness, how it affects different populations like single parents and young people, and practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections at work. Learn from successful workplace initiatives combating loneliness and

"Don't be scared of the conflict that will ensue when you introduce DE&I in the workplace" Today on our podcast, we are thrilled to welcome James Hare, a dedicated advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the workplace. James's commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond mere buzzwords; it is the cornerstone of his professional mission and personal values. James’ experience includes collaborating with passionate individuals and organisations on diversity and inclusion journeys. As the founder and owner of Equality Group and the diversity and inclusion committee co-chair for AHRI NSW Diversity and Inclusion Network (Australian HR Institute), James brings a wealth of expertise in fostering inclusive environments. With a background in HR and employee relations, James employs innovative approaches to develop and implement policies and strategies that promote safety and inclusivity, ensuring individuals feel valued and empowered to thrive. His leadership extends t

We’re joined by Kylie, an expert in women’s health, to explore the typical symptoms and challenges women face during menopause at work. From hot flashes and fatigue to mood swings, navigating these symptoms in a professional setting can be daunting. With a track record of assisting over 1000 women with a spectrum of symptoms, Kylie’s holistic approach extends beyond hormone balancing and metabolic reset. She emphasises reducing inflammation, stress, overwhelm, and anxiety to foster comprehensive wellness. Kylie will shed light on how employers can create supportive environments by implementing strategies tailored to women experiencing menopause-related issues. We’ll discuss the importance of resources and educational materials that empower employees to better understand and manage menopause. We’ll also explore how workplace wellness programs can be adapted to address the unique needs of menopausal women. From proactive measures like training sessions and support groups to fostering inclusivity and respect,

In this informative episode, we delve into the critical topic of gender pay equity with Natalie, the founder of equidi, a groundbreaking tech platform designed to empower businesses in closing their gender pay gaps. Natalie brings over 15 years of HR and people and culture expertise, having ascended to the C-suite before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey with equidi. Key Discussion Points: Journey from HR Leadership to Tech Entrepreneurship: Natalie shares her inspiring transition from being a Chief People Officer to founding equidi, driven by her passion for DEI, remuneration, and business strategy. Insights from Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Data: Natalie provides an overview of the latest findings from WGEA on gender pay gaps in Australia, highlighting key trends and implications for organisations. Impact and Awareness of Gender Pay Gap Data: We explore the profound impact of this data release on organizational awareness and accountability regarding gender pay gaps, shaping strateg

Learn about the benefits of flexibility and how to make it work for your organisation. In this episode, Bianca Clifton speaks with Francine and Ben Balestrieri, co-founders of WE: People Considered Together, a future-of-work HR consultancy. They share their insights on the importance of flexibility, the challenges of returning to the office, and best practices for implementing flexible work arrangements. Francine is an experienced People and Culture Director, with extensive experience in driving organisational transformation and leading People and Culture teams across the HR spectrum. With experience across various industries and in both international and domestic contexts, Francine possesses a deep understanding of the diversity this brings and is committed to engaging companies with a more human-centric approach to enhance business performance. Francine is known for her pioneering future-of-work solutions, which have garnered recognition for promoting workplace equality and achieving high rankings in Best

Discover how to handle employee absences and well-being at work in part two of this two-part series with Bianca Clifton and Melodi James. In part one, they explored the complex relationship between these two factors, the challenges faced by HR leaders, and effective strategies for improvement. Listen to the first episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53QnSC5vDaumnzdl0OwRJY?si=e3a6fe719bea42b6 Melodi is an accredited mediator and experienced leader in Human Resources and Employee Relations and has worked across a wide range of industries including engineering, medical technology, professional services, online services, and healthcare. Melodi has experience supporting Australian and multi-national companies ranging from 100 to over 100,000 employees and has held people leadership roles with responsibility for leading and growing large teams of skilled HR/ER practitioners.  Melodi’s expertise is in providing support for businesses and leaders to resolve employment issues and disputes, including hands-

The second episode of the popular ‘Debriefing with the CPO’ series is here and our second guest is Angela Johnston – Chief People Officer at Achieve Australia. Achieve is a for-purpose community organisation that has been providing accommodation and services to people with disability since 1952. Achieve champion social inclusion, focusing on the individual needs and lives of the people they support. Angela joined Achieve Australia as General Manager People Operations in 2021 and was promoted to lead our People Performance and Culture team in December 2022.  An innovative and strategic HR leader, Angela started her career in human resources and industrial relations working for the Fair Work Ombudsman where she provided information on awards and employer obligations under the Fair Work Act to small and large businesses.  During her more than a decade of experience working in the not-for-profit sector in Western Australia and NSW, Angela has held senior HR roles at MercyCare, CatholicCare and Ability Options. Sh

Join Bianca Clifton in part one of a two-part series as she sits down with Melodi James to discuss Managing Absenteeism and Wellbeing in the Workplace. Melodi is an accredited mediator and experienced leader in Human Resources and Employee Relations and has worked across a wide range of industries including engineering, medical technology, professional services, online services, and healthcare. Melodi has experience supporting Australian and multi-national companies ranging from 100 to over 100,000 employees and has held people leadership roles with responsibility for leading and growing large teams of skilled HR/ER practitioners.Melodi’s expertise is in providing support for businesses and leaders to resolve employment issues and disputes, including hands-on experience in managing complex cases involving workplace conflict, performance management, grievance resolution, discipline management, medical capacity issues, and other employee and labour relations matters. In this episode, Bianca and Melodi unpack h

As leaders, how often do you reflect and act on the impact you are having on your teams and the people around you? In a brand new episode of our Purpose Podcast, Emma Egan MRCSA chats with Charlotte V Rose, CPCC. Charlotte is a Professional Coach, NLP Master and Trainer, L&D Specialist & Change Management Practitioner. She has 15 years of experience as a leadership & performance coach across 30 countries. Pop in your headphones and be ready to find yourself captivated and inspired as Charlotte delivers her expertise on impactful leadership in a post-COVID world, from the positive results of being vulnerable leaders to the impact of intentional leadership. (02:22) What are the changed expectations and needs of leaders in today’s world (post covid)? How are flexibility, compassion, and genuine care playing a role? (11:46) How does a whole person view impact leadership effectiveness? Why is it important for leaders to consider the holistic well-being of their team members? (18:36) Can you discuss the

Ever wanted to sit down with the CPO and ask them the poignant questions? Introducing our brand new Podcast series Debriefing with the CPO where we sit down with some very senior HR professionals in the industry today. Our first guest is Marieke Bruinstroop: CPO, leader, and amazing human. We ask Marieke some questions around how P&C can work with CEO's and inspire leaders to be better. Marieke is a highly accomplished and influential Chief People Officer with a proven track record of delivering business growth through exceptional organizational design and delivery. With a strong focus on cultural and business transformation, Marieke has successfully led senior executives and organizations through change and transition, fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and contribute their best. Marieke spent a major part of her career at FMCG multi-national P&G and has since worked at several private fast-growing businesses, most recently as Chief People Officer at Guzman

Are you ready for a special episode with "Pep Talks with triiyo"? Join Managing Partner of Sterning Group, Emma Egan, as she interviews the CEO and founder of triiyo, Rebecca Grainger.   In this episode, they will discuss how HR leaders are using innovative solutions, like triiyo's technology platform, to tackle employee wellness, psychological safety, talent attraction, engagement, and retention challenges that have been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.   With a deep dive into how organisations can adapt and thrive in the face of these workforce challenges, this episode promises to provide invaluable insights and practical solutions to enhance employee wellbeing, boost engagement, and retain top talent. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from two leading experts in the HR industry. Tune in as we delve into:   (8:13) Significance of an external platform in supporting employees (11:24) Impact of triiyo on employee retention (13:53) How triiyo helps in talent attraction? (

Welcome to "Mastering Job Interviews", your go-to episode for expert insights, practical tips, and insider advice on acing job interviews. From research and preparation to answering common and behavioural-based interview questions, we provide essential guidance for success. Discover how to make a strong impression, handle online interviews, ask insightful questions, and follow up effectively. Hosted by Bianca Clifton and Emma Egan from Sterning HR, this episode is a treasure trove of valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories designed to empower you in your career journey. Tune in, get your notebook and elevate your interview skills to land your dream job. #SterningHRPodcast #CareerSuccess #professionalgrowth Want to watch the video? Visit us here https://www.sterning.com.au/purpose/mastering-job-interviews-2/. (0:00) Intro (1:50) Summary (2:10) The importance of having the right mindset (3:27) Preparing the best you before interview (3:48) Face to face interview tips (4:51) V

We are back with a new season of episodes about all things HR. After a 3 year break, we kick-off this season with an open conversation about one of the biggest shake ups to the way we work. One thing we are hearing as Human Resources experts at the moment is that flexibility is at the top of everybody's list. In a recent poll conducted by Sterning HR, 59% of people came back and said that flexibility was at the top of their list when they are looking for a role, out of Flexibility, Money and People Development. We called in Noa Rein to engage in this topic with us. Noa is an Executive Coach and an expert at designing workplaces that work for humans.

Hear from Emma Broadbent, an HR and OD professional with knowledge and experience of supporting leaders and teams through times of uncertainty and change. Following the devastating Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand, Emma implemented a wellbeing program. Its overwhelming success led to it being a finalist in the Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative Category for the Globally recognised CIPD, People Management Awards. Now based in Australia, Emma will share her thoughts and top tips on Leadership and Wellbeing in relation to COVID-19. Emma will cover: Learning more and Leverage the COVID acronym; Accessing 5 Practical questions to open meaningful discussions; How you can leverage the 5 Winning Ways to Wellbeing to support your leaders and teams; What are the new rituals you will create to have a productive day; How do you connect with your tribe of people, team-mates, friends and family?

Studies have found EQ to be the #1 predictor of professional success & personal excellence. In this Purpose Podcast episode we have social and emotional intelligence coach and Ignite Performance Director, Fran Corrigan in the house. She'll cover: What is emotional intelligence (EI)? How does it work? Why is it the key to great leadership?; How various organisations have used EI to increase the capacity and performance of their leaders and teams; Three proven techniques to increase your own EI. Join Fran for this entertaining session as she shares the corporate "war stories" that converted her from an EI skeptic to a true believer.

Agile HR is one of the trending terms for HR professionals, but have we got it all wrong? Melissa Di Cristoforo, an Agile HR Trainer and Coach from AxisAgile will discuss:- What Agile is and how it is being applied to HR- How Agile can help HR professionals to deliver better value to their organisations- How to apply Scrum - the most commonly used Agile framework- Specific benefits that Agile ways of working deliversThis is an important session for any HR professional who wants to go beyond the buzzword of Agile to extend this new way of working to the world of HR.

Brand and reputation is everything and People and Culture can be the biggest risk to any business. Identifying those risks and having a mitigation plan can protect organisations.On a journey that began in the drug squad, Paul Gordon is an entrepreneur an author, and a Principal Consultant at Aon.Join Paul as he demonstrates how organisations can identify risk by taking you on a journey through the employee life cycle through your eyes. No powerpoint just a few drawings and some great insights told through the art of storytelling.Who should attend?If you are HR bring along the CEO or equivalent. This is a story worth sharing with your leaders.

Grace Westdorp is the General Manager of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS). Grace joined us to demonstrate how WIS is successfully managing its aging workforce.Through their program, ‘Planning for the Time of Your Life’ WIS invites employees over 45 years of age to consider their working needs and arrangements over the next 15 to 20 years. This is achieved via conversations to gain valuable information and insights into some of the key topics around work and transition to retirement; health and wellbeing, community and finance. These sessions are linked to strategies to better support the changing needs of mature age employees. They are also very much focussed on understanding personal circumstances to be better prepared and to be able to create a future that meets the needs of the individual.Discover the benefits of supporting an aging workforce to better take control of their health and wellbeing.

As much as we all hate to admit it, almost all organisations have some degree of toxicity in their culture – toxicity that needs to be addressed. But how do we identify it? And once identified, how do we deal with it?In the podcast episode Adshel’s People and Performance Director, Franck Appleby, will cover:- What exactly is a toxic culture?- Why do organisations become toxic?- Strategies to deal with toxicity- Ideas for how to put your organisation through a cultural detox

We are at the beginning of a disruptive period of development in emerging technologies comparable to an industrial revolution. In this foundational and exciting period, there’s so much buzz and hype around Artificial Intelligence. But here’s the thing – why has AI had such a slow uptake within organisations?The answer is quite simple, AI conversation is predominantly controlled by researchers and software developers, not by management, boards or board members aka the decision makers.Decision makers within companies are rarely informed, empowered or educated when it comes to AI. There is a disconnect, and this presentation looks to bridge that gap, bringing decision makers up to speed with AI.