Credibility with the C-suite is built over time through commercial fluency, disciplined inquiry and a deep understanding of how people strategy drives business performance.

In this episode, we explore what it truly takes to be seen as a trusted advisor at the executive table. Joining us are two exceptional leaders from Mirvac.

First, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz AM – former CEO and Managing Director of Mirvac, and now Chair and Board Member with INSEAD, Rio Tinto, the Australian National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, Macquarie Group, and The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion at Work.

She’s joined by Ben Morris MAHRI, Mirvac’s Group Head of HR. Together, Susan and Ben unpack the practical skills and behaviours that help HR practitioners build credibility and influence with the C-suite – and share insights into how HR can enhance its strategic impact in the boardroom.

Related AHRI learning:

• HR Certification – https://bit.ly/4qoPtip
• The Strategic HR Leader short course – https://bit.ly/47IUQ4o
• Leadership and Management Essentials – https://bit.ly/42XC9aH
• Micro-credential: Business Strategy and Culture Leadership – https://bit.ly/3J3E0nH

Connect with AHRI and our guests:

• Join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge – exclusive to members for access to bonus content and discussions – https://bit.ly/3JxmZSR
• Follow AHRI on LinkedIn – https://bit.ly/43kLXf9
• Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz AM – https://bit.ly/4oDaRhV
• Ben Morris – https://bit.ly/48JnfbJ

Many employees are quietly cracking, according to new research. Beneath the surface of professionalism and productivity, one in two Australian workers report they’re struggling to hold it all together. The drivers are complex, from the rising cost of living to poorly managed change, but the consequences are clear: declining wellbeing, lower engagement and higher risk of burnout.

In this episode, organisational psychologist Dr Michelle McQuaid joins host Tani Jacobi CPHR to unpack the latest research on quiet cracking and what HR and business leaders can do to strengthen resilience, civility and trust in uncertain times.

Michelle shares evidence-based insights into how psychosocial hazards, AI adoption and global volatility are reshaping how people feel and perform at work – and how leaders can respond with both humanity and rigour.

Learning:

• Explore AHRI’s micro-credential in health, safety and wellbeing: https://bit.ly/3WKSYSy
• Short course: Driving engagement and performance during change – https://bit.ly/4qiHFyw
• Short course: Implementing wellbeing initiatives – https://bit.ly/471SHAF

Further reading:

• Explore Dr Michelle McQuaid’s research on wellbeing and performance: michellemcquaid.com/research

Connect:

• Connect with Dr Michelle McQuaid on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chellemcquaid
• Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ahri
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: linkedin.com/groups/13848256

The Australian HR Institute has some fantastic guests lined up for season five of Let's Take This Offline, including Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, Benjamin Morris, Dr Michelle McQuaid, Professor Sharon Parker and Kate Bravery.

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