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Scroll through the articles below to explore insights, case studies, and interviews created for, and by, the TA Community.
Or if you want weekly Talent updates, check out our regular This Week in Talent (TWIT) column which comes out every Friday.
- Tash Gawne
This Week in Talent: Tash Gawne wants you to discover the transformative benefits of competency-based development plans. Learn how Globird’s EVP rebrand empowers employees with clear career paths, actionable goals, and tailored feedback to drive growth and organisational success. Plus, explore tips on aligning employee development with business goals for a thriving workplace in 2025.
- Jenna Molan
Discover how Marrin-Boyd Andrews (MBA) captivated us at ATC2024 with a masterclass in AI prompting. Learn his game-changing strategies, from crafting effective prompts to leveraging AI for talent acquisition. Uncover practical tips, avoid common pitfalls, and explore how AI is transforming the recruitment landscape. Missed the session? Don't miss this recap!
- Tash Gawne
This Week in Talent: Discover key HR predictions for 2025 in from Tash Gawne. From the 'skills quake' reshaping industries to the critical role of L&D in employee engagement, explore actionable strategies to future-proof your organisation. Don’t miss Part 1 of Tash's take on navigating rapid change and preparing for the year ahead.
- Trevor Vas
Many TA leaders are planning their annual strategy workshops. Having facilitated dozens of these sessions, Trevor Vas, ATC Co-Founder and Director, has learned what works (and doesn’t) to create meaningful alignment and actionable outcomes and has put together a practical guide to get you thinking strategically. Read on.
- Kevin Wheeler
Kevin Wheeler, Talent Futurist tells us the story of Amelia Grant, a talent acquisition leader, who revamped her recruitment process to tackle the rise of AI-generated applications. Learn innovative strategies to ensure candidate authenticity, from AI-resistant application questions to real-time skill assessments and behavioral interviews with a twist. A must-read for modern recruiters navigating the age of AI.
- Tash Gawne
This Week in Talent: Explore insights on refining your Employee Value Proposition (EVP), building your personal brand, and lessons from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with Tash. Learn strategies to align your EVP with innovation, connect with your audience, and uncover your unique strengths for personal and professional growth.
This Week in Talent: We welcome Tash Gawne, CPO at Globird Energy as editor to TWIT. Dive into reflections on People and Culture, Globird's first hackathon, leadership tips, and planning for 2025. Read on!
- Jenna Molan
Here’s a standout resource for HR professionals and leaders: the Great Place to Work 2024 Insights Report.
Packed with actionable strategies, this report is your guide to building exceptional workplace cultures. Drawing on insights from over 144,000 employees across Australia, it’s a must-read for anyone committed to workplace excellence.
- Adam Avci
This Week in Talent: Explore the week in talent with insights on navigating hiring challenges, fostering collaboration with managers, and the evolving role of talent facilitators. Plus, men's health in the workplace, and the countdown to Christmas!
- Jo Vohland
Learn why Hays is doubling down on talent tech innovation—driven by a commitment to improving recruitment outcomes, staying ahead of market trends, and fostering partnerships that redefine the future of work. Discover why being part of the Innovation Lab at ATC for the past 4 years aligns with their vision for smarter hiring.
- Simon Townsend
Why is time-to-hire a terrible metric? Because it measures your team, but in a horrible way. It’s so variable, and there are so many other metrics that would be more beneficial to focus on. Let Simon Townsend change your mind in this recap of his ATC2024 5+5 Think Again presentation.
- Jo Vohland
Discover how workplace initiatives like Movember drive conversations about men's health and wellbeing. Learn how organisations use creativity to raise awareness and foster a supportive culture. Explore inspiring success stories, tips for engaging teams, and the long-term impact of fostering health-positive workplaces. Join the movement to create lasting change for men’s health.
- Adam Avci
This Week in Talent: with the end of the year approaching, talent acquisition teams face a flurry of activity, from pre-holiday hiring to defining metrics for success in 2025. Adam explores the challenges of balancing urgent hiring goals, refining candidate experience, and selecting 'hero metrics'—key indicators that truly reflect team impact.
- The Conversation
Australian workers have accumulated over 160 million days of untaken leave, a trend largely driven by increased workloads, financial concerns, and mental health struggles. This mounting leave liability poses challenges for both employees' wellbeing and business budgets.
With burnout on the rise, some employers are starting to mandate leave to support mental health and manage long-term costs, raising questions about whether Australians may eventually be required to take leave for their own and their organisation's benefit. For more details, read on.
