HR Panel – Sydney – Thursday

Susan Warda, Annette Dixon, Sylvia Leigh, Jason Fullerton and Peter Lenehan

Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley; Annette Dixon, Director of End2End Business Solutions; Sylvia Leigh, Director and Owner of Astrum Recruitment; Jason Fullerton, Director of JSF Consulting; and Peter Lenehan, Director of Lenehan White and Workers' Compensation Specialist

Our Sydney Thursday HR Panel brought together Susan Warda, Partner at Mills Oakley; Annette Dixon, Director of End2End Business Solutions; Sylvia Leigh, Director and Owner of Astrum Recruitment; Jason Fullerton, Director of JSF Consulting; and Peter Lenehan, Director of Lenehan White and Workers’ Compensation Specialist for a practical discussion on the people challenges facing Australian businesses today.

The panel explored how to build resilient, high-performing teams through stronger leadership, clearer communication and better accountability. Members also gained practical insights into recruiting for culture fit, managing performance, balancing flexible work arrangements, handling side hustles in the workplace, and navigating the growing complexity of psychosocial obligations and workers’ compensation. The discussion reinforced that clear documentation, consistent leadership and regular conversations with staff are essential to reducing risk while building a stronger workplace culture.