Jarrod McGrath Blog
I’ve spent the last 20 years working with organisations around the world to help them better manage their people in the rapidly evolving business landscape that we all find ourselves in. I’m passionate about putting people first in all situations and my writing, speaking and commentary focuses on how we can do this through innovative thinking, embracing digital and being brave enough to embrace new operating models.

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Opinion

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Bosses using tech to track employees at home (Channel 9)

I was delighted to sit down with ChannelNinefor a feature on technology being used to track employees’ whereabouts and activities. This idea is...

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The balance of employee passion and business outcomes

It was great to speak to HR Leader about how employers can get the balance of embracing their people’s passions and still achieving commercial and...

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Why wage theft issues are so prominent in Australia

Thank you to consultancy.com.au for publishing this article on Wage Theft. As wage theft criminalisation laws draw closer, Australian government and...

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Linking staff reputation and happiness to executive pay the next logical step

I was delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to HR Leader on the topic of staff reputation, which is very close to my heart and central to...

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A Stifling System Crippling Trust

Thank you,The Canberra Timesfor the opportunity to contribute an article on the important issues of wage theft and compliance, and the wider impact...

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Budget fails to address productivity, industrial relations complexity

Thank you iTWire for sharing my thoughts on the 2024 budget.

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The Daily Telegraph: Focus on People, not just AI tech

I wrote in The Daily Telegraph about needing more than ChatGPT to fix productivity. Read the article and opinion below.

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Wondering where last week's pay went? You're not alone

I wrote in The Canberra Times about the disconnect between awards, EBAs, and organisations’ workforce management and payroll technology systems.

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The Changing Role of Chiefs

Today’s board rooms are filled with words like ‘agility,’ ‘disruption,’ and ‘innovation’. Yet this is often a far cry from the language of the modern...

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People are at centre of future

People are at centre of future

In this article, originally published in the Daily Telegraph, I delve beyond the headlines of the 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR) to explore its...

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Workplace Management author responds to govt AI papers

Workplace Management author responds to govt AI papers

GUEST OPINION: The Federal Government released two papers on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in Australia. Australian author,...

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THERE’S A HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR WAGE THEFT

There's a High Price to Pay for Wage Theft

Even unintentional pay errors due to complicated payroll processes are a huge risk for businesses. Traceability is the key. In 20 years working with...

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