HR Chats with Te Radar

Changing business models and the rise of remote working means that workers can no longer rely on building friendships and social ties within traditional workplace hours.
In this HR Chat, Te Radar talks with Alice Burks, Director of People Success at Deel, as she shares her experience and insights for NZ HR leaders on;
Global workplace trends which are shaping NZ worker experiences
Advice for maintaining culture and engagement in hybrid and remote workplaces.
How online communities can support remote/hybrid workers.
About Alice
Alice Burks is Director of People Success at Deel, where sheleads the people strategy across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding new hires to developing leaders and driving performance and engagement.

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from theory to practice in recruitment. For many employers, including those in New Zealand, the question is no longer whether AI will feature in hiring, but how to use it responsibly, transparently, and in a way that genuinely improves outcomes for both employers and candidates.

In this podcast Te Radar chats to Alan Price, Deel’s Global Head of Talent Acquisition, who shares his advice on how employers and hiring managers are rethinking hiring at scale, drawing on Deel’s experience with AI to improve both efficiency and fairness in recruitment.

Alan is Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Deel, running teams across US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. An experienced international talent leader, Alan has led People & Talent Acquisition teams for some of the largest technology companies globally, including Uber and Google. Alan was also a founding member of micro-mobility company Dott, where he served as VP of People.

In our latest HRNZ Podcast Kōrero, we sit down with Chris Maika (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi) for a powerful and deeply personal conversation exploring assimilation, identity, and belonging in Aotearoa’s workplaces.
Chris shares his journey of assimilation and the moments that led him to rediscover his cultural identity, and what it truly means to show up authentically at work. Drawing on over 20 years in learning and development — including his mahi through Ruku ki te Ako — Chris offers valuable insights for HR professionals on how we can create environments where people feel seen, safe, and connected.

How can organisations move beyond awareness to real action when it comes to neurodiversity? In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Dr. Dana Ott and Associate Professor Miriam Moeller to unpack why neuroinclusion matters, the challenges companies face, and the practical steps leaders can take to better support neurodivergent employees.
Drawing on years of research and practical tools like the Autism Employment Playbook, Dana and Miriam share fresh insights on how organisations can unlock the strengths of neurodiverse talent, foster inclusion, and build workplaces where everyone can thrive.
About Dana:
Dana L. Ott (MSc, PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in International Management at the University of Otago. Dana’s research seeks to enhance global mobility experiences for individuals pursuing international careers and to provide guidance for organisations in effectively supporting neurodivergent employees and leaders. She is deeply committed to advancing DEI initiatives, particularly championing neuroinclusion, fostering cultural intelligence, and promoting gender equity.

About Miriam:
Miriam Moeller (MBA, PhD) is Associate Professor in International Business at The University of Queensland Business School, Australia. Miriam takes particular interest in and regularly publishes about human resource management, global mobility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her award-winning work fosters social cohesion and drives economic productivity by promoting the development of neuroinclusive workplace practices, in Australia and across the globe.

Click here to download a copy of the Autism Employers Playbook

HR Chats with Jessica Pillow, Global Head of Total Rewards at DEEL.

Pay transparency is one of the most talked-about topics in HR right now — but what does it actually mean for New Zealand workplaces? With new legislation on thehorizon and employees demanding greater clarity, organisations are under increasing pressure to move beyond “pay gag clauses” and start building open, sustainable approaches to remuneration.
 
In this HR Chat, Te Radar speaks with Jessica Pillow, Global Head of Total Rewards at Deel, who oversees pay, benefits, and mobility across 100+ countries. Drawing on her global experience, Jessica explains why true pay transparency goes beyond publishing numbers — it’s about creating a clearcompensation philosophy and strategy that aligns with business goals, builds trust, and strengthens retention.
 
Together they explore:
What pay transparency really looks like in practice.
Why some employers remain hesitant, and how to address those concerns.
The foundational elements every organisation needs for an effective pay transparency policy.
Lessons from Deel’s approach to compensation across borders.
What New Zealand businesses can learn from overseas markets already operating under strict pay transparencylaws.

If your organisation is grappling with shifting employee expectations, this episode offers practical insights into how to set the right foundations and provides a roadmap for building trust and clarity in pay practices.
 
About Jessica Pillow
Jessica Pillow is the Global Head of Total Rewards at Deel, where she leads compensation, benefits, equity, and mobility across 100+ countries. With a career spanning diverse industries, Jessica brings the perspective of a “mini-compensation economist, forecaster, and fairness architect” to her work. She is passionate about building transparent, sustainable reward strategies that simplify complexity and drive positive change. Jessica is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), and is known for her ability to deliver results with speed, clarity, and a collaborative spirit.
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