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Payroll Perspectives - Dianna Hill, Epworth
Payroll systems specialist Di Hill joins Shawny Smith to explore the complexity behind accurate pay, from enterprise agreement interpretation and healthcare rosters to implementation, documentation and data quality. They also discuss practical uses for AI, growing salary pressures and why listening to the people doing the work matters in payroll.
How to optimise your LinkedIn profile: a step-by-step guide
Your LinkedIn profile is often your first impression with recruiters and hiring managers. Whether you're actively job hunting or simply open to new opportunities, a well-optimised profile can make all the difference. Follow our eight-step guide to improve your visibility, showcase your experience and put your best professional foot forward.
Payroll Perspectives - Agnes Achetraritei, Flybuys
From global payroll deadlines to fast-growing businesses, Agnes Achetraritei has learned that reliable pay depends on strong controls, local expertise and adaptable systems. She joins Shawny Smith on Payroll Perspectives to discuss career paths beyond people management, technology decisions, Payday Super, and the value of questioning established processes and assumptions.
Payroll Perspectives - James Petrella, The Breakthrough Office
Payroll manager James Petrella joins Shawny Smith to discuss the transition from processing to leadership, and the responsibility behind every pay run. Drawing on experience in outsourced payroll and the not-for-profit sector, James explores professional curiosity, knowledge sharing, developing emerging talent and why accurate payroll is ultimately about real people.
Why the way senior leaders leave matters
How you leave a leadership role can have a lasting impact on your professional reputation, relationships and future opportunities. Beyond completing a handover, a considered departure involves transferring knowledge, supporting your team and making thoughtful decisions about what you leave behind. Here's what senior leaders should consider before moving on.
Top talent can spot a culture problem
Candidates are assessing your workplace culture long before they accept an offer. Discover how the small signals throughout your hiring process influence candidate decisions, employer reputation and your ability to attract top talent.
Payroll Perspectives - Kate May, Aurora Dairies
In this episode of Payroll Perspectives, Kate May joins Shawny Smith to discuss moving from hospitality into dairy and agriculture, preparing for Payday Super, and the leadership, systems and people skills that have shaped her 14-year career in payroll.
NextGen Power Moves: Ancila Desai
At an Atlas Partners NextGen Power Moves event, Brett Conley sits down with Ancila Desai, CFO & CIO of Procurement Australia, for a candid conversation on leadership, career growth, confidence, family, continuous learning and the evolving role of finance professionals.
From technical expert to broader leader: 10 lessons from Ancila Desai
At an Atlas Partners NextGen Power Moves event, Ancila Desai shares 10 practical insights on career progression, leadership, confidence, sponsorship, continuous learning and the changing role of finance professionals.
Payroll Perspectives - Kelly Pora, Vasey RSL Care
In the first episode of Season 2 of Payroll Perspectives, Kelly Pora shares her experience leading payroll through system change, growing compliance expectations and team pressure. From Dayforce implementation and Payday Super to developing junior talent and earning payroll a seat at the table, Kelly offers a practical look at how the function is evolving.
Can you communicate with confidence when you don’t have certainty?
Strong leadership communication isn’t about pretending to have all the answers. It’s about being honest about what you know, clear about what you don’t, and giving your people confidence in what happens next.
Formal mentoring — Why structure makes a difference
Formal mentoring can turn occasional career advice into meaningful, ongoing development. We explore what formal mentoring looks like, why structure and accountability matter, and how to build a mentoring relationship that actually moves your career forward.
Owning your career — Lessons from the opening session of NextGen Power Moves series 5
Careers change, organisations change, and even the most senior leaders still experience self-doubt. At the opening session of NextGen Power Moves Series 5, Allison Robison and Samantha Douglas shared candid lessons on owning your career, recognising when a role no longer fits, managing imposter syndrome and leading with greater clarity.
5 mistakes hiring managers make, that cost them great talent
Hiring great finance talent requires more than assessing skills. Explore five common hiring mistakes that can cost employers strong candidates — and how to avoid them.
Contract recruitment — Your busy season solution
When things ramp up, the right extra support can make all the difference. Contract recruitment helps you bring in experienced finance professionals quickly, so your team can keep moving without missing a beat.