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HR Unlocked with Lisa Oakley

People Associates & iHeartRadio NZ
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Human Resources
Burnout
Employment Law
Global Expansion
Future Of Work
Tompkins Wake
Health and Safety
Change Management
Local Government
Culture
Performance
Care
Southern Cross
HR Leadership
Technology
Northern Rescue
Anthropology
Cross-Cultural Leadership

HR Unlocked with Lisa Oakley is a leadership conversation series where thoughtful HR and business leaders share lived experience on people, risk, culture, and compliance. It is designed for business owners, senior leaders, and HR professionals across Australasia to learn from real decisions and leadership judgment. The show is a platform to honour the contribution of leaders willing to share their... more

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What happens when organisations genuinely listen to their people and act on what they hear?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Maria Coupland, General Manager People & Culture at Finance Now, to explore employee experience, ... more

How do organisations successfully transform while bringing their people with them?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Bernadette Kelly, Chief People, Corporate & Operations Officer at TVNZ, to explore organisational transfor... more

What happens when workplaces stop avoiding difficult conversations and start leaning into them?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with HR consultant, facilitator, workplace investigator, and founder of HR Butter, Kate Bacchus.

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What does it take to build a workplace where people genuinely belong and can do their best work?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Evan Bateup, Partner and Chief People & Inclusion Officer at KPMG New Zealand.

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Ross Aitken
Clinical Operations Manager, Northern Rescue
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Episode: Ross Aitken & Mark Quin - Northern Rescue & NZ Ambulance | Trust and High-Stakes Decision Making
Mark Quin
Secretary, New Zealand Ambulance Association
New Zealand Ambulance Association
Episode: Ross Aitken & Mark Quin - Northern Rescue & NZ Ambulance | Trust and High-Stakes Decision Making
Rachael Satherley
Chief People Officer at Serko
Serko
Episode: Rachael Satherley - Serko - Chief People Officer | Leadership Across Cultures & Building for Growth
Jarrod Haar
Dean's Chair and Professor of Management and Māori Business at Massey University
Massey University
Episode: Dr Jarrod Haar - Massey University - Deans Chair | The Hidden Challenges Shaping Modern Work
Nikki Leske
Chief People & Culture Officer at Comvita
Comvita
Episode: Nikki Leske - Comvita - Chief People & Culture Officer | Creating Workplaces Where People Can Thrive
Cath Lomax
Chief People and Strategy Officer at Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society
Episode: Cath Lomax - Southern Cross - Chief People & Strategy Officer | Building Capability for the Future
Matthew Dearing
Senior Associate at one of New Zealand's largest specialist employment law firms
Episode: Matthew Dearing - Edwards Sluiters - Senior Associate | Leading Through High-Stakes Workplace Issues
Edward Sluiters
Senior Associate
Episode: Matthew Dearing - Edwards Sluiters - Senior Associate | Leading Through High-Stakes Workplace Issues
Michael Henderson
Founder of Cultures at Work, organizational culture expert with 40+ years in culture transformation
Cultures at Work
Episode: Michael Henderson - Corporate Anthropologist | Why High-Performing Organisations Think Differently

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Lisa Oakley
Host of HR Unlocked and Director/Founder at People Associates, widely associated with leading episodes and guiding leadership conversations.

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Nikki Leske - Comvita - Chief People & Culture Officer | Creating Workplaces Where People Can Thrive
Q: Tell us about Comvita and how the company handles culture, change, and communication in a fast-moving environment?
Nikki explains Comvita's emphasis on two-way communication, transparent leadership forums, and the use of anonymous questions to the CEO and internal comms teams. She highlights how the company navigated disruption from SIA and capital raises by maintaining clear messages, sharing information via SharePoint, and keeping the workforce engaged through ongoing dialogue.
Nikki Leske - Comvita - Chief People & Culture Officer | Creating Workplaces Where People Can Thrive
Q: Hey, so tell us, Nikki, what are you passionate about at the moment?
Nikki says she is focused on mental health and well-being, with attention to psychosocial risks and how leaders can support employees, especially in a hybrid/remote environment, by creating the right environment and providing appropriate support rather than superficial perks.
Dr Jarrod Haar - Massey University - Deans Chair | The Hidden Challenges Shaping Modern Work
Q: What is your take on AI's impact on burnout and productivity?
AI can boost speed and accuracy, but if adoption creates cognitive overload or constant prompts to learn new tools, it can increase burnout, so use AI as a stable tool rather than a constantly shifting requirement.
Dr Jarrod Haar - Massey University - Deans Chair | The Hidden Challenges Shaping Modern Work
Q: How should leaders redesign work to combat burnout?
Leaders should prioritize ruthlessly, build clear hit lists, empower teams to decide what to drop, and align workload with available resources while maintaining flexibility and social onboarding to strengthen workplace norms.
Rachael Satherley - Serko - Chief People Officer | Leadership Across Cultures & Building for Growth
Q: Can you describe what you're currently prioritizing at Serko and how India and the US expansions are shaping your people strategy?
Rachael outlines the move to build a network of autonomous hubs with clear capability purposes (India for platform development, the US for Serko AI Beta and customer service), and stresses local leadership to adapt to market nuances while keeping a unified culture.

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This show centers on leadership conversations with HR and business leaders who share lived experience in people, culture, risk, and compliance. Episodes feature practical decision-making, authentic storytelling, and frameworks drawn from real-world workplace challenges across Australasia, with guests ranging from HR chiefs to legal and organizational-development experts. Notable strengths include a practitioner-oriented tone, emphasis on culture as a driver of performance, and actionable takeaways for people leaders navigating change, tech, and workforce dynamics. The format and guest mix make it a strong fit for listeners seeking real-world insights from senior HR and business professionals who champion thoughtful leadership and human-cent... more

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2. Mark Quin
3. Rachael Satherley
4. Jarrod Haar
5. Nikki Leske
6. Cath Lomax
7. Matthew Dearing
8. Edward Sluiters

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