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  1. 12 July

    A four-question framework to help you navigate future-of-work dilemmas with Reanna Browne

    The future of work doesn't loudly announce itself. It slowly creeps into organisations, showing up in the dilemmas that make their way into your inbox, your IR case load or your exec papers. In this episode, Narelle Hooper speaks with Reanna Browne, an academically-trained futurist with an HR background, about her practical four-question framework designed to help HR teams work through complex dilemmas showing up in our work today, such as how to combat employees' ‘cognitive surrender’ and re-anchor the irreplaceable value of human judgment. Further learning Attend AHRI's National Convention and Exhibition to hear more from Reanna in her keynote address. Register now: https://bit.ly/4p9wEiUAI & HR: Embedding Responsible AI - Shaping Workforce & Culture course: https://bit.ly/4gZ86ae Further reading AHRI Article – 10 strategic prompts to help your business assess the downstream risks of AI: https://bit.ly/4vhGgcPWharton @ Work research article – Thinking Fast, Slow, Artificially: AI and Your Brain: https://bit.ly/3QJBl6p Connect: Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIqConnect with Reanna Browne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reannabrowne/AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPBNot yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

    A four-question framework to help you navigate future-of-work dilemmas with Reanna Browne

  2. 11 June

    How to design a career that you love with Elatia Abate

    The career ladder has long been the dominant metaphor for professional ambition, but what if there's another way? In this episode, host Narelle Hooper speaks with Elatia Abate, former Vice President of HR at Dow Jones and globally renowned futurist, about why the ladder is shrinking, what comes next and how HR professionals can design a career that they love in one of the most uncertain periods in the history of work. Further learning Attend AHRI's National Convention and Exhibition to hear more from Elatia in her keynote address. Register now: https://www.ahri.com.au/events-and-networking/nceLearn more about redesigning the future of work with AHRI's Contemporary Workforce Redesign Course: https://www.ahri.com.au/certification-and-training/short-courses/contemporary-workforce-redesign Further reading Looking for ways to "future prepare"? Download your guide to the HR employment landscape in 2026: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/4-trends-shaping-the-hr-employment-landscape-in-2026Before you make your next career move, consider these six questions: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/questions-hr-ask-before-next-career-move Connect: Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIqConnect with Elatia Abate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elatiaabate/AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPBNot yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

    How to design a career that you love with Elatia Abate

  3. 17 May

    Have we made it too hard to be a leader today? with Pete Shepherd

    Leaders today are juggling more than ever, from complex regulation to rising cost pressures and evolving employee expectations. When overwhelm sets in, the most effective HR support often means getting back to basics. In this episode, Pete Shepherd, executive coach and founder of Human Periscope, unpacks foundational habits and useful frameworks for early career HR practitioners looking to build confidence in coaching leaders through overwhelm. Further learning Management and leadership essentials course: https://bit.ly/3Pvg0NlHaving difficult conversations course: https://bit.ly/4wAfMFk Further reading AHRI members can read Pete Shepherd's contributions to the cover story for The HR Agenda. Not yet an AHRI member? Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd Connect: Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIqConnect with Pete Shepherd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershepherd3/AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPBNot yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

    Have we made it too hard to be a leader today? with Pete Shepherd

  4. 16 Apr

    Governing in the AI era with Shirley Chowdhary

    AI is no longer a peripheral tech topic; it is a fundamental governance challenge colliding with leadership at the highest levels. In this episode, we move beyond the hype to examine how generative AI is reshaping the core pillars of business: accountability, risk management and strategic decision-making. Joining host Narelle Hooper is Shirley Chowdhary, an experienced board member and former CEO with a deep background in international leadership. Shirley provides a leader's view on the emerging governance risks that senior HR leaders must navigate to remain strategic partners to the leadership team and board. Further learning AHRI course: AI & HR: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant : https://bit.ly/4muFMxcAHRI course: Embedding Responsible AI: Shaping Workforce Planning & Culture Course: https://bit.ly/4vCZ8oc Further reading Read AHRI's article '7 questions to help HR navigate the new AI governance frontier': https://bit.ly/4dM13AfRead Shirley's AICD article referenced in the article: https://bit.ly/4dMgtVb Connect: Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIqConnect with Shirley Chowdhary on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Otd7ftAHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPBNot yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4oSwaNn

    Governing in the AI era with Shirley Chowdhary

  5. 8 Apr

    Let's Take This Offline 2026 Season Trailer

    Get ready for the new season of Let's Take This Offline. Hosted by business journalist Narelle Hooper, this season features conversations with leading HR and business thinkers on the most pressing and emerging issues shaping the profession today. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. SHOW NOTES Connect: Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/narellehooperFollow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahri/AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13848256/Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://www.ahri.com.au/ahri-membership

  6. 11/11/2025

    How to redesign work in the age of AI with Professor Sharon Parker

    Work design isn’t just about dividing tasks and streamlining processes – it’s about shaping how people experience their work: the meaning they find and the autonomy they have. In the age of AI, this takes on new urgency. As technology reshapes work, organisations must choose whether to let jobs become narrower and more transactional, or redesign them to drive motivation, resilience and performance. In this episode, Professor Sharon Parker – Director of the Centre for Transformative Work Design at Curtin University – shares how HR leaders can apply evidence-based work design to create healthy, meaningful roles and ensure people remain at the centre of transformation. SHOW NOTES Further learning AHRI's contemporary workforce redesign short course: https://bit.ly/4hVCh0r AHRI's organisational design short course: https://bit.ly/49K5Wrh Sharon Parker's SMART work design model: https://bit.ly/4991zGb HRM article featuring Sharon Parker's research: https://bit.ly/3WMcmyL Sharon Parker's book Transformative Work Design: https://bit.ly/47LZptB Connect: Connect with Sharon Parker on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4qTOczSFollow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3LIdUXZAHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPBNot yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4oSwaNn

  7. 04/11/2025

    New truths about how we work with Kate Bravery

    Skills shortages, shifting employee expectations and the rapid rise of AI are transforming how we think about work. For HR leaders, the challenge is not just to keep up – but to stay ahead. In this episode, Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Advisory Solutions and Insights Leader and co-author of Work Different: How to Win in the People Age, explores how HR can turn disruption into opportunity. Kate shares insights on navigating shifting talent markets, reimagining the employee value proposition, and redesigning work for the age of AI. If you’re ready to think differently about the future of work – and the role HR can play in shaping it – this conversation will help you to make this shift. SHOW NOTES Further learning: AHRI short course: Employee value proposition: Attracting the best talent: https://bit.ly/48WoswrAHRI short course: Contemporary workforce redesign: https://bit.ly/4ojYqb3AHRI short course: Workforce planning foundations: https://bit.ly/4onPYb6AHRI short course: Workforce planning advanced: https://bit.ly/3Ju2BSKExplore Kate's book: Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age: https://bit.ly/438ut5t Connect: Connect with Kate Bravery on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/48V6D0KFollow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3LIdUXZAHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPB Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners.

  8. 27/10/2025

    Building influence and credibility with the C-suite with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz AM and Ben Morris

    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. Show notesRelated AHRI learning: HR Certification – https://bit.ly/4qoPtipThe Strategic HR Leader short course – https://bit.ly/47IUQ4oLeadership and Management Essentials – https://bit.ly/42XC9aHMicro-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/3JxmZSRFollow AHRI on LinkedIn – https://bit.ly/43kLXf9Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz AM – https://bit.ly/4oDaRhVBen Morris – https://bit.ly/48JnfbJ

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    Australian HR Institute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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