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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.
- Sue Howse
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. Find out more.
- Athanasia Corso
This Week in Talent: Want to attract, grow, and keep top talent? Internal talent mapping is the secret weapon you’re probably not using enough. It uncovers skills gaps, fuels career growth, and turns high performers into future leaders—while keeping your best people engaged. Ready to make talent mapping your ultimate game-changer? Let’s dive in!
- Athanasia Corso
This Week in Talent: Position Descriptions (PDs) are often outdated, uninspiring, and forgotten—but they don’t have to be. Athanasia explores how to breathe new life into PDs, turning them into dynamic, strategic tools that drive performance, career growth, and organisational success. Learn how to simplify, standardise, and transform PDs into something truly impactful.
- Athanasia Corso
This Week in Talent: Discover key strategies to shake off the holiday haze, boost collaboration, and set yourself up for success. From fostering teamwork to managing energy wisely, this guide will help you maximize your potential and make this year count. Read more now.
- Jody Smith
This Week in Talent: The One Thing That Separates Great Recruiters From the Rest – And You Might Be Ignoring It. As Jody wraps up this Summer Series, she shares practical ways to make learning a habit, from setting aside realistic time each week to tracking progress and getting involved in mentorship. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or just stay ahead in 2025, these strategies will help.
- Jody Smith
This Week In Talent: Doing more with less in talent, and the need to continue to rally behind our LGBTQIA+ friends, family and colleagues (despite companies winding back their DEI programs). It's a goodie. Read on.
- Jody Smith
This Week In Talent: Effectively preparing for 2025 by performing a 2024 Talent Post Mortem. All the tools you need to effectively review last year’s performance and set yourself up for success.
- Jenna Molan
As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to take a look back at the highlights that kept you reading, sharing, and talking throughout the year. From insightful articles that sparked new ideas to standout ATC events that had everyone buzzing, we’ve rounded up the best of the best for your enjoyment.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Jenna Molan
HUGE thanks to everyone who joined us for ATC2024 and helped us make our very first Melbourne ATC a smash hit.
A big thank you to all of the speakers, moderators, partners, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees who made ATC2024. We’re putting it lightly when we say we really can’t do it without you.
- Jenna Molan, Matthew Lant
Matthew Lant took time out of his busy schedule as Head of Recruitment and Employer Brand at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to answer 3 quick questions about getting started in talent and his upcoming session at ATC2024: Unified Hiring: how we redefined AFCA's needs and aligned Hiring Leaders.
