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HR Engage Podcast
The HR Engage Podcast with your host Jonathan Mamaril. Join South Geldard Director and Head of the Employment Law team, Jonathan Mamaril as he speaks with HR teams and professionals about their journey into HR, why they are passionate about Human Resources, trends and challenges they are facing and what they believe is the future of HR. This is a podcast by HR people for HR people – if you are starting out in the HR space, have some curiosity in the area, or a an experienced HR professional and leader this podcast is for anyone involved in the HR space talking with people just like you! There might be a golden nugget of advice or a different perspective that will be helpful in your HR journey.
HR Engage Podcast
HR Engage Podcast with Leanne Lazarus
In this episode, host Jonathan Mamaril puts Leanne Lazarus—Queensland’s most sought-after HR recruitment specialist—in the hot seat for a conversation every HR professional needs to hear.
Leanne reveals:
• What the HR job market really looks like right now 📊
• The #1 mistake candidates make without realising it ❌
• Why she asks every client one simple question:
👉 “Is it a chair or a stool?”
Their answer tells her everything about whether HR is truly valued in that organisation.
🔑 You’ll learn:
→ Why value alignment matters more than salary 💡
→ The career advice early HR professionals learn too late ⏳
→ How AI is reshaping recruitment (and what stays human) 🤖❤️
→ Which roles are in highest demand right now 🔥
→ How to know if an organisation truly values HR 🪑
Whether you’re:
• An HR leader building your team
• An early-career professional planning your next move
• Or somewhere in between
👉 This one’s for you.
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