Most leaders agree that culture drives performance – but too often, it's reduced to a values exercise rather than a measurable, strategic asset. The reality is that negative workplace behaviours are among the strongest predictors of attrition, reputational damage and productivity decline. And in many cases, the warning signs are visible long before the damage becomes public.

In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Sull – a globally recognised expert in corporate culture and AI. As co-founder of CultureX and a regular contributor to MIT Sloan Management Review, Charlie draws on one of the world’s largest workplace culture datasets to help organisations decode what’s really happening inside their walls – and take action where it matters most.

He shares why culture must be measured and managed with the same rigour as financial or operational performance, and how AI is transforming the way we understand workplace dynamics.

Thank you to HR Partner for sponsoring this season. If you want to explore a simple HR solution that streamlines your HR admin, you can book a demo today: https://bit.ly/4dAYxug

SHOW NOTES

Learning:

• Learn how to understand the basics of generative AI for HR with this short course from AHRI: https://bit.ly/40221k4
• Explore CultureX's thought leadership and culture champion profiles: blog.culturex.com

Connect:

• Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4kTMV8H
• Connect with AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4kAaLWJ
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn lounge, exclusive to AHRI members to discuss some of the themes explored in this episode with their HR peers and access bonus content. Become a member today: https://bit.ly/41tcOFu

In a world of constant disruption, HR leaders are being asked to help people build the mindsets needed to navigate change. In this episode, leadership expert Richard Gerver — a former award-winning principal turned advisor to global organisations like Google and Deloitte — shares how HR can lead with curiosity, create psychological safety and offer stability during times of uncertainty.

This conversation offers a taste of what Richard will expand on at AHRI’s National Convention and Exhibition in Sydney this August.

Thank you to HR Partner for sponsoring this season. If you want to explore a simple HR solution that streamlines your HR admin, you can book a demo today: https://bit.ly/4dAYxug

SHOW NOTES

Learning opportunities:

• Get your ticket to AHRI's National Convention and Exhibition to hear more from Richard: https://bit.ly/4dUw42M
• Sign up to AHRI's short course to learn how to identify the change lifecycle steps required to effectively manage change using effective change management model and frameworks: https://bit.ly/3Ti5mHY
• Explore Richard's books: Change, Learn to Love it, Learn to Lead it; Simple Thinking; Education: a Manifesto for Change; and Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today.

Connect:

• Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FR2YF0
• Connect with AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4kAaLWJ
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn lounge, exclusive to AHRI members to discuss some of the themes explored in this episode with their HR peers and access bonus content. Become a member today: https://bit.ly/41tcOFu

Engaging with the board is a critical skill for HR leaders — but navigating board dynamics isn’t always straightforward.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Juliet Bourke, a global authority on human capital, inclusive leadership and governance. With experience advising hundreds of organisations — including Apple, the UN and BHP — and a decade as a Deloitte Partner, Juliet brings rare insight into what boards expect from HR.

Whether you’re board-facing now or preparing for the future, this episode will help you sharpen your strategic edge.

Thank you to HR Partner for sponsoring this season. If you want to explore a simple HR solution that streamlines your HR admin, you can book a demo today: https://bit.ly/4dAYxug

SHOW NOTES:

Learning opportunities:

• Give your HR leadership a point of difference by becoming a Certified HR practitioner: https://bit.ly/3MZnnre
• Transition from operational responsibilities to visionary leadership with AHRI's Strategic HR Leader short course: https://bit.ly/4kpDqxL
• Learn how to overcome stakeholder resistance with this short course from AHRI: https://bit.ly/3MR1dro

More resources:

• Green shoots for change in the boardroom report (Deloitte, 2023): https://bit.ly/3ZOP397
• Read DrJuliet's book: Which Two Heads Are Better Than One? : https://bit.ly/4mLIIoW
• The value of HR leadership at a board level (HRMOnline by Samantha Martin-Williams): https://bit.ly/4kql5AR

Connect:

• Follow Dr Juliet Bourke on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T8f5R0
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn lounge, exclusive to AHRI members to discuss some of the themes explored in this episode with their HR peers and access bonus content. Become a member today: https://bit.ly/41tcOFu