Year: 2024

We gave Andy Martin, the Head of Talent Acquisition at Only About Children,3 quick questions that we had about his upcoming session at ATC2024 and we were blown away by his insights. This is not the first time Andy built a Talent Advisory team and he believes this is now the standard of what TA will eventually become in many organisations.
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This Week in Talent: Naomi farewells us with a corporate chicken soup - thinking about how we can break down organisational silos and foster better collaboration internally. Naomi's food for thought are all about slicing through the corporate jargon and superficial gestures and diving deep into the essence of true diversity. Plus, she's dishing out some mouthwatering insights from award-winning recruitment campaigns for us to devour and more!
What does it take to be a Sourcer in today's world? We asked three Sourcing Leaders what their top questions are when interviewing a Sourcer for their team. Here are 8 interview questions a Sourcer needs to be able to answer, according to the experts. 
This week in Talent: Naomi shares her lessons learned in implementing a new applicant tracking system, a look at understanding fractional talent, and a think about alternative careers for recruiters. She looks at the ethics of AI, the 10 best recruitment videos and a look at ATC2024 2nd speaker drop.
Many organisations are looking to hire more contractors to support their FY25 goals. If the contingent workforce is part of your hiring plans, Oncore have got you covered with their latest 2024 State of Contracting Report. With 500+ contractors surveyed, their report highlights the trends and insights needed to optimise your attraction and retention strategies.
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This week in talent: Naomi discusses the dangers of distraction and trying not to sweat the small stuff while in the job hunting scene – as hard as that can be. She reflects on the importance of listening in the TA space as well as encouragement for us all to ask for brutal honesty and respectful criticism.
It’s that special time of the year when we showcase the best Internal Talent – the finalists for the 2024 Internal Talent Awards were announced today by TaPod- We Talk Talent.
Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians. Many are looking for ways to stay on Country, use their knowledge of Country and contribute to industries that align with their values.
Being “ghosted” – cut off from all communications without an explanation – isn’t a pleasant experience in any situation. So when you’re in the middle of a job hunt – and may have poured your heart and soul into application forms and interviews – it can really sting.
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This Week in Talent: Senior Talent Advisor Naomi Paik from WA takes the wheel as TWIT editor for July and talks redundancy, bias, and rethinking. She gives us some unique insights into the Perth TA scene, including the 'Smerth effect'