AHRI Webinars
Stay up to date with emerging HR and business trends
Upcoming webinars
Free to members, $400 non-members fee.
Thursday 7 May | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
Quarterly Work Outlook Update: What's shaping Australia's Workforce
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The labour market is changing. Are your workforce plans keeping up?
Join us for a sharp, research led based on AHRI’s Quarterly Work Outlook. We’ll cut through the data to reveal what’s really happening in Australia’s labour market and how it impacts HR decision-making today.
Walk away with clear insights, practical implications for HR practice, and a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Speakers
Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, AHRI
Gerwyn Davies
HR Research & Advocacy Specialist, AHRI
Jo Talbot FCPHR
A/g Deputy Commissioner, Workplace Relations, Integrity & Enabling Services, Australian Public Service Commission
Wednesday 20 May | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
OPEN ACCESS: International HR Day Webinar:
HR as Architects of the Future of Work
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On International HR Day, we celebrate a profession that does more than respond to change; it designs what comes next.
As organisations navigate AI adoption, workforce transformation, evolving employee expectations and increasing regulartory complexity, HR is no longer at the periphery of strategy. It is at the centre, shaping culture, building capability and architecting sustainable performance.
In this special International HR Day panel, HR leaders will explore how the profession is actively designing the future of work. From responsible AI integration and skills-based workforce planning to inclusive leadership and organisational adaptability, our panellists will share how HR is moving from operational enabler to strategic architect.
This discussion will highlight the impact, influence, and foresight that define modern HR and why the profession is uniquely positioned to lead organisations through complexity with both commercial clarity and human insight.
Join us as we celebrate the leadership, innovation and integrity of HR professionals who are not just preparing for the future, they are building it.
Speakers
Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, AHRI
Tim Abrahams CPHR
GM, Organisational Development & Chief People Officer, Bureau of Meteorology
Elisha Middleton MAHRI
Workplace Relations and Remuneration Lead at Western Power
Professor Maryam Omari FAHRI
Executive Dean, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
Thursday 18 June | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
Quarterly Work Outlook Update – June 2026: What’s Shaping Australia’s Workforce
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Stay up to date with the latest insights from AHRI’s Quarterly Work Outlook. In this session, we will provide a snapshot of current labour market conditions and key trends shaping Australian workplaces. We will also take a closer look at selected findings from the report, exploring what they mean for HR practice and workforce planning. Join a panel of experts for a research-led update on the state of work and the evolving challenges and opportunities ahead.
Understand what today’s labour market trends mean for you and your organisation. In this session, you’ll gain practical insights from AHRI’s Quarterly Work Outlook, including a snapshot of current conditions and the key forces shaping Australian workplaces.
We’ll unpack selected findings from the report, exploring what they mean for HR practice and workforce planning. Join a panel of experts for a research-led update on the state of work and the evolving challenges and opportunities ahead
Wednesday 27 May | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
Psychosocial Safety in Practice: Leadership, Legal Risk and Real-World HR Strategies
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Psychosocial safety has become a defining feature of high-performing, compliant and healthy workplaces — but what does it actually look like in practice?
In this expert-led session, we will explore how organisations can intentionally build cultures where people feel safe to speak up, raise concerns and contribute fully without exposing the business to unnecessary legal risk.
Designed for HR professionals, this session will unpack:
The leadership behaviours that enable (or undermine) psychosocial safety
Legal obligations relating to psychosocial risk, bullying, and workplace investigations
The role of HR in balancing cultural ambition with compliance realities
Practical strategies to embed safety into systems, policies and leadership capability
Speakers
Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, AHRI
Karlie Cremin
CEO, DLPA
Lisa Mannering FCPHR
Employment Lawyer & HR Consultant, Langtree Legal
Anna Dawson MAHRI
Organisational Psychologist & Psychosocial Safety Specialist
From Awareness to Action: Retaining Neurodivergent Talent Through Inclusive Workplaces
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In recognition of Neurodiversity Celebration Week this webinar helps organisations move beyond awareness to practical strategies that better support and retain neurodivergent employees.
Drawing on outcomes from large government employment programs, this session examines how workplace environment, communication and management practice influence engagement, performance and retention. Participants will explore common strengths associated with autistic and ADHD employees, alongside barriers that arise without appropriate support.
This webinar introduces Milton’s Double Empathy Problem, reframing communication challenges as mutual differences rather than individual deficits. Participants will leave with practical, low-cost actions they can implement immediately to improve communication practices, inclusivity, workplace adjustments and retention of neurodivergent employees.
Speakers
David Smith
Developmental Educator and Co-Founder, Employ for Ability
Tom Langley
Neurodiversity Consultant, Employ for Ability
HR Career Growth Series:
Navigating, Evolving and Leading Your HR Career
Across the series, you’ll hear real stories, practical insights and candid advice from experienced HR professionals who have navigated pivotal career moments. Whether you’re considering your next move, exploring consulting, or aspiring to executive leadership, this series will provide the clarity, confidence and direction to take the next step in your HR career.
CAREER GROWTH SERIES
Wednesday 3 June | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
HR Career Series:
What's Next? Navigating the Mid-Career HR Crossroads
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HR careers are no longer linear, they are shaped by choice, change and opportunity. This three-part webinar series is designed to support HR professionals at different stages of their career journey, from navigating key mid-career decisions through to exploring new pathways and stepping into senior leadership.
Mid-career is often where the most defining career decisions are made. For many HR professionals, this stage brings a mix of opportunity and uncertainty,
whether to deepen expertise or broaden experience, step into leadership or explore new directions, stay within an organisation or pursue something different.
In this practical and thought-provoking session, experienced HR leaders will share how they navigated their own mid-career crossroads. Drawing on real career moments, they will explore how to assess your options, make confident decisions, and position yourself for the next stage of your career. Attendees will walk away with greater clarity on potential career pathways, practical strategies to build momentum, and the confidence to take the next step.
Speakers
Caitlin Guilfoyle CAHRI Independent Strategic Adviser, Forae
James Nardella CPHR Assistant Director of Recruitment at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Daniel Cogan FCPHR, Head of Workforce Transformation, Medibank
CAREER GROWTH SERIES
Wednesday 24 June | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
HR Career Series:
Taking a Leap from HR Corporate to HR
Consulting
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With the continued rise of the gig economy and increasing demand for flexibility, more HR professionals are establishing their own consulting practices — whether as solo consultants or boutique firms. However, making the shift from corporate HR to business owner requires more than strong HR knowledge. It demands commercial acumen, service clarity, confidence in positioning, and the right mindset to build something sustainable.
In this practical and candid session, Claire Harrison shares insights from her own journey from corporate HR leader to Managing Director of a successful HR consulting firm. Drawing on over 30 years of HR experience and 17 years as a business owner, Claire will outline a proven framework for setting up, positioning and growing an HR consulting practice. Attendees will walk away with practical guidance on business setup, service design, marketing, client management and the mindset required to start and scale successfully.
Speakers
Claire Harrison FCPHR
Managing Director, Harrisons
CAREER GROWTH SERIES
Wednesday 15 July | 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
HR Career Series: Real Journeys, Real Leadership: How Senior HR Leaders Build Their Careers
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There is no single path to senior HR leadership. Behind every executive role is a series of career decisions, challenges and defining moments that shape leadership capability and perspective. Understanding these journeys can provide valuable insight for those looking to progress their own careers.
In this candid panel discussion, senior HR leaders will reflect on how they built their careers and what it really takes to step into executive-level roles. From pivotal career moves and setbacks to the capabilities and mindsets that matter most, this session will offer honest insights into the realities of leadership progression. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of different pathways to leadership, the expectations of senior roles, and practical advice to support their own long-term career growth.
Speakers
Catherine McLachlan FCPHR
Chief People Officer, Human Resources Branch, Department of Finance
Anoop Chaudhuri FCPHR
Anoop Chaudari Consulting
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Past webinar recordings
Member only AHRI webinars
Explore our comprehensive backlog of AHRI webinars, accessible for members for free. Gain valuable insights and knowledge from industry experts by accessing these webinars directly from your AHRI dashboard.
Thursday 7 May 2026
Quarterly Work Outlook Update: What's Shaping Australia's Workforce
Thursday 19 March 2026
From Awareness to action: Retaining neurodivergent talent through inclusive workplace
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Women, Wellbeing & Workload: Thriving Women, Thriving Workplaces
Thursday 19 February 2026
Understand the new WGEA reporting and target selection requirements
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Unlocking Manager Potential: Closing the gap that holds organisations back
Wednesday 4 February 2026
2026 Radar Check: What HR Need sto Know About the Year Ahead
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Understanding General Protections: Safeguarding Rights and Managing Risk in the Workplace
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Paid AHRI Webinars
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All of AHRI’s Webinars are free of charge to current financial AHRI members. Non-members are invited to attend some AHRI Webinars for a fee. For cancellations see full event terms and conditions.
What if I cancel my AHRI Webinar registration?
Paid AHRI Webinars: Change of mind cancellations prior to a paid AHRI Webinar may incur an administration fee. There are no refunds for change of mind cancellations after payment is made. If your cancellation is in relation to illness, covid-19 symptoms, close proximity, isolation/quarantine or you recently attended an exposure site, and payment has been made, a credit will be provided for a future AHRI course/event. See full event terms and conditions.
Free AHRI webinars: We will simply record your cancellation.
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Sole remedy: To the extent permitted by law, any refund or credit issued will be your sole remedy for a postponement or cancellation of an event/course, and AHRI will have no further liability to you in respect of any cancellation, variation, rescheduling or postponement for any reason. Any credits issued for postponed or cancelled events/courses that are not used within 12 months of the originally scheduled date of the postponed/cancelled course or event will be forfeited.
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