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.

Jarrod McGrath

My name is Jarrod McGrath and 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 focus on how we can do this through innovative thinking, embracing digital and being brave enough to embrace new operating models.

Opinion: we’re spending nearly a trillion dollars on people with no idea of ROI

Nov 12, 2020

In a thought-provoking piece for The Mandarin, I address the critical issue of the nearly trillion-dollar investment in people by organizations with...

COVID-19 exposes challenging gap in our management of health staff

Oct 16, 2020

My analysis, originally featured in The Australian, explores the glaring gap in health staff management revealed by COVID-19. It emphasises the...

The Australian Opinion Healthcare Media

Why a new approach to technology is crucial in IR reform

Jul 3, 2020

In my piece for the Australian Financial Review, I argue for a pivotal shift in technology strategy to effectively drive Industrial Relations (IR)...

Compliance Opinion IR Reform The Australian Financial Review (AFR) Media

Jarrod McGrath on Talking Payroll Podcast

Jun 20, 2020

In this episode, Tracy Angwin speaks with Smart WFM founder, Jarrod McGrath. This fireside chat is full of everything workforce management including...

Interview Podcast Tracy Angwin