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HR Dynamics Podcast

HR Dynamics Podcast

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The HR Dynamics Podcast is where we talk all things people, performance, and workplace culture. Join our team as we share real stories, helpful tips, and down-to-earth advice to make managing HR easier and more effective for Australian businesses.

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Episodes
  • Get through the end of the year! With Deanne Baker and Phoebe Kitto
    Dec 9 2025

    Today’s episode dives into a timely topic. We’re talking Christmas parties and end-of-year HR. It’s that season where good intentions can slip into grey areas, workloads spike, behaviour gets a little looser, and leaders are juggling celebrations with compliance. We’ll walk through the practical steps that keep your team safe, supported, and still able to enjoy the break.

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    15 mins
  • What's Your Leadership Style?
    Nov 21 2025

    What’s your leadership style?
    In this episode, Phoebe Kitto breaks down four core leadership styles that show up in most workplaces. Phoebe explains how to spot your natural style, when to flex into others, and why the best leaders know how to shift depending on the situation and the team in front of them.

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    35 mins
  • All things HR Q&A with Dee and Phoebe
    Nov 19 2025

    In this episode, we break down some of the most common workplace issues employers are facing right now and what they need to watch for as laws continue to shift. We take a practical look at the new Right to Disconnect legislation and what it means for both leaders and staff. We also cover the legal risks of keeping staff casual, especially when patterns of work start to look permanent.
    We explore the challenges that come with employees working multiple roles and how to manage pay, safety and position clarity. We discuss what happens when an employee walks away from their job and whether payment is still owed in cases of abandonment of employment.
    You will hear a rundown on flexible working arrangement requests, including what counts as a reasonable refusal and how employers can approach these requests with care. We touch on termination during qualifying periods and the rights and limits around having a support person in meetings.
    We also talk about when higher duties pay applies for acting managers and why this can be an area that is often missed. To round things out, we look at how to handle employee grievances in a fair and organised way and share a brief outlook on possible future changes that may come under a Labor Government.
    This episode gives employers and managers a clear, practical guide to navigating real workplace issues with confidence and consistency.

    Chapter Guide:

    1. Right to Disconnect Legislation
    2. Keeping Staff Casual - Legal Considerations
    3. Employees Working Multiple Roles
    4. Payment for Abandonment of Employment
    5. Flexible Working Arrangements Requests
    6. Termination During Qualifying Periods
    7. Support Person Rights and Limitations
    8. Higher Duties Pay for Acting Managers
    9. Handling Employee Grievances
    10. Future Labor Government Changes


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    26 mins
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