From Party Poopers to Strategic Enablers

This Week in Talent – In high-pressure business environments, teams in TA, legal, risk, procurement, and finance often get unfairly branded as the “Party Poopers” – seen as blockers while others race ahead toward growth. But when done well, these functions aren’t the brakes – they’re the steering wheel. In this blog, Carrie Harding unpacks how strategic enablers shift the narrative by designing smarter systems, empowering teams, and aligning compliance with business outcomes. If you’re tired of being seen as the department of “no,” this one’s for you. Because playing by the rules shouldn’t mean slowing the game down – it should help you win it.

Celebrating Excellence in Talent Acquisition: The ITAs Return for 2025

Now in its sixth year, the Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) return to celebrate the individuals and teams redefining excellence in Talent Acquisition across Australia. With nominations now open and early bird tickets available until 30th April, the countdown to this premier industry event is on. Held at the iconic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on 4th September, the ITAs are the only national awards dedicated to recognising in-house recruitment excellence — from employer branding to onboarding, diversity, tech, and beyond.