PODCAST

Emotional Intelligence has been discussed amongst psychologists and researchers for decades.  It is a set of skills that can be practiced and improved upon, as opposed to being an inherent or inherited trait.  In this episode, we discuss what emotional intelligence is, why it’s important and how to get more of it. Our guest today is Vicki de [...]

Wellbeing at work and why it matters - with Aaron and Khayt Williams On today’s episode we work our way through a variety of practical, straightforward and real ideas to maintain wellbeing in the workplace. Our host Genevieve Jacobs takes a look into the growing challenge for HR managers in workplaces, which is helping employees maintain health and [...]

What penguins teach us about resilience at work - with Susan Mann and Charles Bergman Penguins not only endure, but thrive in, some of the harshest environments on the planet – which is why they have a lot to teach us in terms of resilience at work, particularly in this time of the global coronavirus pandemic. Today our [...]

Psychological Dimensions of Returning Employees to Work after a Crisis with Dr Melanie Irons Traditionally, the ability to work from home as been viewed as something of a luxury, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports are emerging of high levels of psychological distress among employees working from home. Today our host James Judge is joined  by Dr Melanie [...]

Dealing with Difficult Complaints with Chris Wheeler and Gabrielle Sullivan Workplace complaints become complex for several reasons, including due to the small percentage of complainants who behave in ways that are, shall we say, counterproductive to their own interests. In today’s episode our host James Judge is joined by two experts with decades of experience dealing with difficult [...]

How to stop workplace bullying - with Commissioner Peter Hampton and Rebecca Richardson In this episode, James Judge speaks with Commissioner Peter Hampton from the Fair Work Commission and Rebecca Richardson of BAL Lawyers Employment Law and Investigations Group and looks at understanding and responding to stop bullying applications. Based in Adelaide, Commissioner Peter Hampton has been with [...]

Free Speech and Whistle Blowers: An Update - with Kieran Pender Today’s episode revisits the issue of free speech in the workplace. This follows the recent outcome of the Michaela Banerji case in the High Court, which has made plenty of people question whether they can say what they want without losing their jobs, and under what circumstances [...]

Non-Disclosure Agreements with John Wilson and Judith Bessant In this episode, we're discussing non-disclosure agreements, which are now very common when employment ends in contentious circumstances for a variety of reasons but are they fair, and reasonable? Do they prevent us from having discussions about workplace issues that might, in fact, be in everyone's interest, and under what [...]

High Performing Organisations - With Gabrielle Sullivan and Sonia Lynch HR Managers know that people are the key to becoming a High-Performance Organisation. How can HR Managers contribute to high performance and does Australian employment law help or hinder HR Managers in their quest? Today our host Genevieve Jacobs is joined by Sonia Lynch, who is head of [...]

Sexual Harassment – with Kellie Edwards and Scott Diprose On episode 1 of the HR Breakfast Club podcast, Genevieve Jacobs, Kellie Edwards and Scott Diprose look at Sexual Harassment in the workplace. We will provide a discrimination law update in the context of the huge global #MeToo movement, which has gained significant traction in workplace harassment via the [...]

Unfair Dismissal - With Rebecca Richardson and Helen Parrett On the HR Breakfast Club podcast today we are taking a look at Unfair Dismissal. We will be discussing the pitfalls, challenges and preventative action in the workplace, and strategies to work towards the kind of outcomes that ensure that everyone gets a fair go in the workplace. Our [...]

What Women Want in the Workplace – With Lauren Sayers and Dr Elizabeth Hill How do we know what women really want in the workplace beyond the headlines, and how do we deliver it? Today our host Genevieve Jacobs is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Hill,  Chair of the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney, and [...]

Workplace Bullying - With Kate Leonard and Lyndal Ryan Today on the HR Breakfast Club podcast we're looking at bullying and what that looks like in the workplace. It certainly crops up a lot more in the media these days. We hear about it on social media, we worry about it in the workplace so how does Australian [...]

Vaccinations and Drug Testing - with James Macken and Tony Chase In this episode, we're looking at what an employer can and can't ask an employee to do with regard to the likes of vaccinations, drug and alcohol testing. It might seem like a perfectly good idea that could be relevant to your workplace, but who gets the [...]

Free Speech and Whistle Blowers - with Kieran Pender Today on the HR Breakfast Club podcast, our guest host James Judge sits down with Gus McLachlan to talk about leadership in the digital age. Gus has recently transitioned from the role as Major General in the Australian Army after 38 years of service. Gus has commanded at all [...]

Performance Management - with Gabrielle Sullivan and Allan McLean This time on the HR Breakfast Club podcast we're discussing performance management; an absolutely necessary tool in the well-managed workplace but sometimes vexed in reality. How do you manage the process fairly for everyone and arrive at a workable outcome?  Our host, Genevieve Jacobs discusses the intricacies of performance [...]

Litigation Stress - with Ian Meagher and Pauline Hugler Today on the HR Breakfast Club podcast we're looking at litigation stress, a regrettable, but sometimes unavoidable, part of the HR manager's job. We look at what happens when your decision is challenged in a court, in a tribunal, or if you need to appear. What do you need [...]

Domestic Violence and the Workplace - with Janice Hadgraft and James Judge Domestic Violence is a complex and multi-faceted issue and an area that we are eager to discuss here on the Breakfast Club podcast. To gain insight into the complexities involved with domestic violence situations in the workplace, our host, Genevieve Jacobs sits down with Janice Hadgraft [...]

Leadership in an Age of Disruption and Uncertainty - with Major General Gus McLachlan AO (Ret’d) Today on the HR Breakfast Club podcast, our guest host James Judge sits down with Gus McLachlan to talk about leadership in the digital age. Gus has recently transitioned from the role as Major General in the Australian Army after 38 years [...]