In the first episode of Season 2 of Payroll Perspectives, Kelly Pora shares her experience leading payroll through system change, growing compliance expectations and team pressure. From Dayforce implementation and Payday Super to developing junior talent and earning payroll a seat at the table, Kelly offers a practical look at how the function is evolving.

Strong leadership communication isn’t about pretending to have all the answers. It’s about being honest about what you know, clear about what you don’t, and giving your people confidence in what happens next.

Formal mentoring can turn occasional career advice into meaningful, ongoing development. We explore what formal mentoring looks like, why structure and accountability matter, and how to build a mentoring relationship that actually moves your career forward.

Careers change, organisations change, and even the most senior leaders still experience self-doubt. At the opening session of NextGen Power Moves Series 5, Allison Robison and Samantha Douglas shared candid lessons on owning your career, recognising when a role no longer fits, managing imposter syndrome and leading with greater clarity.