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HR Chats with Te Radar

Human Resources New Zealand (HRNZ)

Kia ora everyone and welcome to HR Chats with Te Radar. We are chatting to some of New Zealand’s leading lights in HR about a range of interesting trends and ideas from the world of human resources.

We’ve got a diverse range of people lined up for you so we hope you’ll enjoy these Video Podcast sessions.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 28 min
  • English
  • May 21 · 27 min

    How Innovation in Payroll Improves Employee Financial Wellbeing.

    Financial stress has real consequences for organisations — affecting productivity, engagement and retention. In this episode of HR Chats, Te Radar talks to Slavic Teplitsky, Senior Director of Fintech at Deel, as he explores how innovation in payroll is reshaping the employee pay experience. From long-established pay cycles to the growing interest in on-demand pay, the conversation examines why organisations are rethinking how and when employees are paid. Slavic also discusses what financial wellbeing means in a workplace context, the questions HR and payroll teams are asking about new payment models, and the practical first steps organisations can take to improve employees’ financial wellbeing through payroll. About Slavic: Slavic is a fintech product leader passionate about building modern financial systems that make access to money faster, fairer, and more human. Throughout his career, including at industry leaders like PayPal and now Deel, Slavic has focused on solving liquidity challenges for people and businesses - whether through earned wage access, real-time payments, or inclusive product design that helps everyone manage their finances with confidence.

  • April 29 · 28 min

    Building culture remotely

    Changing business models and the rise of remote working means that workers can no longer rely on building friendships and social ties within traditional workplace hours. In this HR Chat, Te Radar talks with Alice Burks, Director of People Success at Deel, as she shares her experience and insights for NZ HR leaders on; Global workplace trends which are shaping NZ worker experiences Advice for maintaining culture and engagement in hybrid and remote workplaces. How online communities can support remote/hybrid workers. About Alice Alice Burks is Director of People Success at Deel, where sheleads the people strategy across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding new hires to developing leaders and driving performance and engagement.

  • April 21 · 33 min

    Re-thinking Hiring with AI

    Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from theory to practice in recruitment. For many employers, including those in New Zealand, the question is no longer whether AI will feature in hiring, but how to use it responsibly, transparently, and in a way that genuinely improves outcomes for both employers and candidates. In this podcast Te Radar chats to Alan Price, Deel’s Global Head of Talent Acquisition, who shares his advice on how employers and hiring managers are rethinking hiring at scale, drawing on Deel’s experience with AI to improve both efficiency and fairness in recruitment. Alan is Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Deel, running teams across US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. An experienced international talent leader, Alan has led People & Talent Acquisition teams for some of the largest technology companies globally, including Uber and Google. Alan was also a founding member of micro-mobility company Dott, where he served as VP of People.

  • Nov 5, 2025 · 38 min

    Ko wai au – Who am I? The journey of assimilation and the rediscovery of identity

    In our latest HRNZ Podcast Kōrero, we sit down with Chris Maika (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi) for a powerful and deeply personal conversation exploring assimilation, identity, and belonging in Aotearoa’s workplaces. Chris shares his journey of assimilation and the moments that led him to rediscover his cultural identity, and what it truly means to show up authentically at work. Drawing on over 20 years in learning and development — including his mahi through Ruku ki te Ako — Chris offers valuable insights for HR professionals on how we can create environments where people feel seen, safe, and connected.

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 35 min

    Neuroinclusion: Insights, Challenges, & Practical Support

    How can organisations move beyond awareness to real action when it comes to neurodiversity? In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Dr. Dana Ott and Associate Professor Miriam Moeller to unpack why neuroinclusion matters, the challenges companies face, and the practical steps leaders can take to better support neurodivergent employees. Drawing on years of research and practical tools like the Autism Employment Playbook, Dana and Miriam share fresh insights on how organisations can unlock the strengths of neurodiverse talent, foster inclusion, and build workplaces where everyone can thrive. About Dana: Dana L. Ott (MSc, PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in International Management at the University of Otago. Dana’s research seeks to enhance global mobility experiences for individuals pursuing international careers and to provide guidance for organisations in effectively supporting neurodivergent employees and leaders. She is deeply committed to advancing DEI initiatives, particularly championing neuroinclusion, fostering cultural intelligence, and promoting gender equity. About Miriam: Miriam Moeller (MBA, PhD) is Associate Professor in International Business at The University of Queensland Business School, Australia. Miriam takes particular interest in and regularly publishes about human resource management, global mobility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her award-winning work fosters social cohesion and drives economic productivity by promoting the development of neuroinclusive workplace practices, in Australia and across the globe. Click here to download a copy of the Autism Employers Playbook

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 27 min

    Setting the Foundations for Pay Transparency

    HR Chats with Jessica Pillow, Global Head of Total Rewards at DEEL. Pay transparency is one of the most talked-about topics in HR right now — but what does it actually mean for New Zealand workplaces? With new legislation on thehorizon and employees demanding greater clarity, organisations are under increasing pressure to move beyond “pay gag clauses” and start building open, sustainable approaches to remuneration. In this HR Chat, Te Radar speaks with Jessica Pillow, Global Head of Total Rewards at Deel, who oversees pay, benefits, and mobility across 100+ countries. Drawing on her global experience, Jessica explains why true pay transparency goes beyond publishing numbers — it’s about creating a clearcompensation philosophy and strategy that aligns with business goals, builds trust, and strengthens retention. Together they explore: What pay transparency really looks like in practice. Why some employers remain hesitant, and how to address those concerns. The foundational elements every organisation needs for an effective pay transparency policy. Lessons from Deel’s approach to compensation across borders. What New Zealand businesses can learn from overseas markets already operating under strict pay transparencylaws. If your organisation is grappling with shifting employee expectations, this episode offers practical insights into how to set the right foundations and provides a roadmap for building trust and clarity in pay practices. About Jessica Pillow Jessica Pillow is the Global Head of Total Rewards at Deel, where she leads compensation, benefits, equity, and mobility across 100+ countries. With a career spanning diverse industries, Jessica brings the perspective of a “mini-compensation economist, forecaster, and fairness architect” to her work. She is passionate about building transparent, sustainable reward strategies that simplify complexity and drive positive change. Jessica is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), and is known for her ability to deliver results with speed, clarity, and a collaborative spirit. Deel | Global Payroll, Compliance & HR Solutions | HRIS

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 32 min

    Why Feedback Is Becoming Harder Than It Needs to Be

    HR Chats with Georgia Murch, Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Founder of CanWeTalk.co If you lead people, you’ve probably noticed it: feedback is getting trickier. We’re more reluctant to give it, more sensitive when receiving it, and more fearful of the impact it might have. It’s a dynamic that can quietly erode performance, culture, and trust. In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Georgia Murch—author, speaker, facilitator and founder of canwetalk.co and expert in building feedback cultures—to explore why feedback feels so difficult in today’s workplaces and what leaders can do to turn this around. Together, they unpack: Why feedback is becoming harder in modern organisations. The ripple effects fear of feedback has on performance and culture. How generational differences shape feedback conversations. What stands out about the New Zealand workplace context. What a thriving feedback culture actually looks like. One practical step HR leaders can take to improve feedback immediately. Whether you’re navigating intergenerational teams, wrestling with feedback avoidance, or trying to build a culture of openness, this conversation offers timely, practical insights for HR leaders and people practitioners alike. About Georgia Murch Georgia Murch is Australasia’s leading expert on feedback and building workplace cultures people love. A best-selling author of four books, she has worked with organisations for over 25 years to embed feedback that actually shifts culture. As founder of Can We Talk, Georgia helps leaders andteams move beyond the status quo and create environments where people thrive. She’s also a sought-after speaker and media commentator, known for her straight-talking, practical approach to making feedback work.

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 33 min

    New organisation challenges need new leadership thinking

    HR Chats with Terry McCaul, Thought Leader in the development and leadership of sustainable High Performance Organisations In the latest episode, Te Radar sits down with Terry McCaul to explore why traditional organisational models are becoming obsolete and why leaders need fresh thinking to meet today’s workplace challenges. Drawing on insights from his new book, The Triple Knot – Designing and Leading Sustainable High Performance Organisations, Terry shares a practical yet innovative model for creating organisations that can thrive in a world of shifting employee expectations,societal demands, and constant change. With a career spanning four decades across CEO, C-suite, and advisory roles, Terry offers real-world examples of how these principles have worked in practice, challenges popular myths about HR and leadership, and explains why he chose to present his ideas through a novel format. This thought-provoking conversation is packed with insights for HR professionals, leaders, and anyone involved in shaping the future of work. About Terry McCaul Terry McCaul is a recognised expert in designing and leading sustainable high-performance organisations. With over 40 years’ experience as a CEO, senior executive, and advisor across the public and private sectors, he has led majorculture change programmes and guided leaders at the highest levels. A Chartered Fellow of HRNZ, Terry is also an award-winning international presenter and author, passionate about helping leaders apply new thinking to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing world of work.

  • May 29, 2025 · 23 min

    Are we seeing a Diversity & Inclusion backlash in Aotearoa?

    DEI Under Pressure: HR'sCrucial Role in creating an inclusive future for organisations in Aotearoa In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar, Lisa Mulligan, Founder and CEO of The Culture Ministry,explores whether Aotearoa is experiencing a Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) backlash and what HR leaders can do in response. She discusses the global and local drivers of resistance, the importance of maintaining momentum, and how HR can position DEI as a strategic business priority. The conversation highlights HR’s crucial role in building inclusive, resilient workplaces — even in challenging times. About Lisa Lisa is the founder and CEO of The Culture Ministry, offering pragmatic and experienced Diversity & Inclusion consultancy. She works with CEO's and Leadership teams to build financially successful and inclusive businesses. Lisa brings over 25 years’ experience in humanresources leadership, organisational change and development, and diversity & inclusion, in multinational businesses. She has lived and worked across Australia, NewZealand, Asia and Europe with organisations in the retail, distribution, insurance, FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and engineering consulting, with over 15 years focusing on Asia. Her passion and focus is developing people, and inparticular, leaders in organisations to help them create an effective organisational culture that drives business outcomes. www.thecultureministry.com

  • Dec 16, 2024 · 25 min

    Organisational culture - what is it and why should we care?

    In this session of HR Chats with Te Radar, we chat to Lynda about Organisational Culture: What is organisational culture? Who should determine what an organisation's culture should be? How do you know if you have the right culture? Do boards really care about this?

  • Sep 3, 2024 · 25 min

    Gobal Mobility

    As the world becomes more interconnected, borders no longer constrain talent. Traditionally, global mobility meant a company’s efficiency in moving employees to different countries as expatriates or for business trips and assignments. Today, global mobility has evolved to mean a company’s ability to support a global workforce, fulfil workers’ preferences, and win the war on talent. In this HR Chat, Shannon Karaka will draw on his industry experience and real examples to explain how the concept of working while living and traveling abroad extends well beyond the traditional ‘OE’ or expat assignments, and now forms part of a modern employee development and retention strategy. Shannon Karaka has led the New Zealand and Australian operations of global HR platform Deel since 2021, helping customers hire and manage staff compliantly from anywhere in the world. He champions flexibility and a healthy work-life balance as a way to maintain a positive mindset.

  • Sep 3, 2024 · 23 min

    Trends shaping the future of work - Futureproof your workforce.

    Many of the recruitment tools we use today were created during the industrial revolution. Our workforce has changed dramatically since then and the trends that are continuing to shape it give us an insight into some great ways we can futureproof our businesses. Te Radar chats with Izzy Fenwick, founder of Futureful, New Zealand’s first values-led and skills-based recruitment platform. They discuss why now is the ideal time to consider how we can futureproof our work, along with the trends that are shaping the direction of the workforce. Izzy will also explore the challenges people face when thinking about the future and how Futureful aims to assist businesses in securing their future. Izzy's expertise lies at the intersection of human behaviour and corporate sustainability. She is the founder of Futureful, New Zealand’s first values-led and skills-based recruitment platform. Futureful is on a mission to mainstream corporate sustainability by including ESG (environmental, social, governance) commitments in the recruitment process. With her background in human-centred design, she previously served as the Sustainability Design Principal at DNA Design. Izzy also serves on the board of The Aotearoa Circle; an organisation that brings together public and private sector leaders to pursue sustainable prosperity and reverse the decline of New Zealand's natural resources. Izzy is a fellow of the NEXT Foundation and has spent time speaking about sustainability and the future of work on local and global stages.

  • Aug 8, 2024 · 29 min

    The Future of Work | Implementing a four-day week in New Zealand

    The Future of Work | Implementing a four-day week in New Zealand – WHY you would be silly not to! In this session Te Radar chats to Brian Yee about the main drivers in making the decision to move to a 4 day week, how they prepared, the changes they had to make to ensure success, how they measured success and the many insights and lessons learned from their experience. Brian will also tell us what a 4 day work week looks like at MSH and what their clients think of their 4 day work week, the impact its had on the team and advice they would give to other organisations thinking about trialling a 4 day work week. Brian will also tell us why he believes a 4 day work week could work for every organisation.

  • Aug 7, 2024 · 20 min

    HRNZ's Professional Accreditation process - All you need to know.

    In this session Te Radar chats to Amy Clarke, HRNZ's Manager Professional Standards & Development about: What the new professional accreditation process is for chartered membership and why did it change? What are assessors looking for from applicants with the new process and how does this differ from qualities under the previous process? Why should people get chartered? Why you shouldn’t be anxious about applying for chartered membership - do it today!

  • May 12, 2023 · 24 min

    Graduate Schemes and Internships - Why they are important for graduates and business

    In this session of HR Chats with Te Radar, we chat with Anna Ferguson, Chief People Officer for Vista Group With a recession forecast as likely, university students are entering a workforce where jobs are competitive and not guaranteed. Auckland University of Technology’s Professor Candice Harris has warned students not to expect their “dream job” right away in the current market – and is also concerned about employers halting graduate programmes for short-term cost savings, as this can have longer-term impacts on the company’s employment pipeline. Vista is about to open applications for its 2023 graduate and intern programme. Today we talk to Anna Ferguson, Chief People Officer at leading cinema software and data analytics company Vista Group, on why new graduates should consider graduate schemes and internships when starting out in their career, and why continuing to offer graduate schemes is important for businesses’ long-term success. In the tech sector, with its ongoing skills shortages, this is especially critical to cater for a fast-digitising world. Specifically we cover: How long has Vista Group been running its graduate programme, and what does it entail and how do they contribute to the business? Why do you think graduates should consider schemes like this, rather than applying for a standard role? What’s the value of these schemes for employers? Are they still feasible at a time when many workplaces are actually looking at job reductions? What advice would you give graduates wanting to make the most of a scheme like this, to kick-start their career? And likewise, how can employers best support new graduates?

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 36 min

    Supporting HRNZ with their Te Ao Māori journey, and Transforming HRM.

    In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat to Lorna Goodwin about: Supporting HRNZ's Te Ao Māori journey and the creation of a framework - Whātika The guiding whakatauki How Whātika (our framework) is applicable for any organisation and can be used to guide their own journey. The ultimate outcome from transforming HRM.

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 31 min

    Supporting employees through disaster recovery

    In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we talk to Elizabeth McNaughton, CEO, Asia-Pacific for Hummingly, supporting employees through disaster recovery, specifically: What does the disaster recovery journey look like and what does it mean for people leaders? What are the most important questions leaders need to be asking themselves right now? ‘recovery is a marathon not a sprint’ so how do organisations support their people over the long haul?

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 25 min

    Modern Slavery in NZ?

    Today we talk to Sarah Baddeley, on Modern Slavery - what is it and does it exist in New Zealand? She will also discuss the types of exploitation that occurs in New Zealand and what the Government is doing about it. Sarah will also discuss: How can you find out whether you have it in your workplace? What can human resource leaders do to address modern slavery? What kinds of practical things can people wanting to make changes do? What can you do about it? Sarah Baddeley is Executive Director at management consultancy MartinJenkins

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 23 min

    Thinking of getting into HR?

    In this episode of HR Chats with Te Radar we chat with Jocelyn Visser, HR Consultant for MyHR Jocelyn, a self pro-claimed HR Nerd chats to us about why HR is such an amazing career path. Jocelyn will share her story: Why HR and the steps Jocelyn took to build her own path. Things she wished she had known before getting into HR. Jocelyn's biggest learning so far. Advice she would give her younger self. And some top tips for getting your first HR role.

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 19 min

    NZ HR Awards - enter today!

    Today Te Radar talks to Nick McKissack, CEO of HRNZ and Elena Calvert, Recruitment Manager at the University of Otago and National Vice President on the HRNZ Board on the reasons why you should enter, what makes a successful entry and some tips on what to expect.

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