In 2025, these twelve articles became our shared reading list, the ones that sparked debates, filled group chats, and reminded us how much this community learns from each other when the ground keeps shifting.
#1 Interview Questions for a HR & TA Leader to lead a 4 Day Work Week pilot
By Andrew Retschko, Hub Lead – Talent Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability & Community @ Medibank
Andrew & Jo created interview questions to help HR and Talent Acquisition leaders prepare for a 4-Day Work Week (4DWW) pilot. From system redesign and cross-team alignment to EVP positioning and candidate experience, these questions highlight the leadership skills needed to deliver a successful 4DWW transformation.
#2 How Canva Redesigned Technical Interviews for the AI Era
By Joel Knudsen, Global TA Lead – Technology @ Canva
All Front End and Back End Engineers at Canva now use AI tools daily. They leverage AI to prototype ideas, understand their large codebase, and generate code. This new way of working meant that job interviews didn’t mirror the new engineering workflows. The old model was syntax recall and algorithm drills but, the new and now ‘real’ work was prompting, code review and trade-offs. We needed better signal on engineering judgment so we evolved our hiring practices to match the new tools and practices being used.
#3 Impact TA can have for the Business
By Brad Kent, Talent Acquisition Manager, PX Uplift Program @ Unitywater
The expectations of a TA Advisor, Sourcing Specialist or Leader has shifted drastically in the last decade. Much has been written and said about this by many, but like the shift from Recruitment to Talent Acquisition, the shift from Talent Acquisition to a Talent Advisory function is real and happening quickly.
#4 Greenhouse Arrives in Australia as Talent Teams Face a Surge in AI-Generated Candidate Fraud
Greenhouse has officially landed in Australia, opening a Sydney office to support its expanding client base. As hiring teams confront a surge in AI-generated candidate fraud, Greenhouse introduces “Real Talent” a new AI-enabled platform designed to detect fake applications, ensure candidate authenticity, and protect hiring quality across the recruitment process.
#5 My Favourite Prompt for Candidate Outreach
By Marrin-Boyd Andrews, Founder & Director @ ProPrompt
Recruiters aren’t facing a skills gap – they’re battling a workflow gap. This TWIT explores how well-crafted AI prompts can create time, reduce friction, and elevate recruiter impact across platforms. Featuring a proven outreach prompt from ProPrompt, it’s your shortcut to better connections, faster workflows, and smarter sourcing – without losing the human touch.
#6 Skills + Speed: How to build Winning Pipelines with Agile Recruitment
By Olga Barrett, Head of Talent Acquisition, East Asia Pacific @ EPAM Systems
Too often ‘Agile’ means ‘we have no deadlines or planning’, ‘we react to every whim’, ‘need for speed, quality is secondary’. In fact, any mess can be justified as an ‘Agile approach’, and if you dare ask for structure or sanity, you risk being labelled ‘rigid’. The Agile Manifesto, born when developers, sick of siloed work, realised the only way to satisfy customers was through collaboration.
#7 My Favourite Prompt for Talent Sourcing – From Search to Strategy
By Marrin-Boyd Andrews, Founder & Director @ ProPrompt
Discover a powerful AI sourcing prompt used by top recruiters to build smarter, faster talent strategies. Learn how to streamline search, uncover hidden candidates, and create impactful outreach. Perfect for recruiters, sourcers, and TA pros ready to level up their talent sourcing game.
By Olga Barrett, Head of Talent Acquisition, East Asia Pacific @ EPAM Systems
Skills-based recruitment has become increasingly popular in the last few years, and for a good reason. We are looking at a range of sizeable benefits that happen to be especially relevant in the world of the gig-economy upsurge and talent scarcity.
#9 Impact of Candidate Experience
By By Brad Kent, Talent Acquisition Manager, PX Uplift Program @ Unitywater
It’s easy to get caught up in metrics like time-to-fill, sourcing strategies, and headcount targets. But at the heart of every recruitment process is a human being – someone making a decision that could change their life. That’s why the candidate experience isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a business-critical part of Talent Acquisition, and one that can make or break your ability to attract top talent.
#10 Interview Questions HR & TA Leaders will be asked in AI Work Design
By Aubrey Blanche, @ HR & Equitable Design Leader
As AI and new work models take hold, expectations on HR and Talent Leaders will intensify, with new role requirements quickly emerging. Interviews will test not only your past expertise but also your ability to lead the evolving programs of work. Jo Vohland collaborated with HR & Equitable Design Leader, Aubrey Blanche to map out some examples of Interview Questions you may soon be asked.
#11 My favourite Prompt for Talent Marketing
By Marrin-Boyd Andrews, Founder & Director @ ProPrompt
Employer brand isn’t just what you say – it’s how candidates feel reading it. This TWIT shares a proven framework and prompt to create LinkedIn content that aligns with talent goals, builds credibility, and earns trust. Perfect for recruiters building their EVP voice with clarity and impact.
#12 Guide: The Evolution of Contingent Workforce Programs: A Journey Through Maturity Phases
By Sue Howse, CEO and Founder @ The Human Collaborative
Your contingent workforce program has huge potential are you making the most of it? Many organisations start with ad-hoc processes and reactive management, but the real magic happens when you move towards a strategic, data-driven approach.
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