HR Engage Podcast
HR Engage Podcast
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The HR Engage Podcast by South Geldard Lawyers – your essential resource for navigating the complex world of HR and employment law. Join South Geldard Director and Head of the Employment Law team, Jonathan Mamaril as he discusses the latest trends, news, and important updates with expert insights from leading HR professionals and legal specialists. Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or manager, the HR Engage Podcast provides practical advice and guidance on compliance, employee relations, workplace culture, and more. Stay informed and empowered to create a better, legally sound workplace for everyone.
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The podcast explores essential HR and employment law topics including workplace culture, compliance, employee relations, and the evolving role of HR in today's workplace. Episodes feature discussions on challenges in HR, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of learning and development, such as Roseta Jacobs' insights on why learning and development is pivotal for change.

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.
What happens when an astrophysicist trades the cosmos for corporate leadership — and discovers the real science is in managing people? 🔬➡️👥
In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, host Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Jay Ramanah — physicist turned CEO, oil & gas superintendent, banking executive, and founder of MaxStaff.co — for a raw and unfiltered conversation about why HR needs a radical shake-up.
Jay shares his unconventional career journey from research physics to the frontlines of people management across industries like banking (Barclays), oil & gas, education, and consulting. He breaks down the 3 biggest challenges facing HR right now — skills shortages, AI disruption, and evolving workplace legislation — and delivers bold advice that some HR professionals might find controversial.
The HR Engage Podcast is by HR people, for HR people. If you're in HR, people & culture, talent management, or business leadership — this episode is a must-listen.
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