Content by TA Teams for TA Teams
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.
- Adam Avci
This Week in Talent: future planning and graduate recruitment is top of the list for Adam this week, sharing his experience at MYOB's future makers academy and his top tips for making an assessment day work. Did he back a winner at the Cup? Pretty sure it was a roughie. Read on.
- Jason Teoh
Curious about how flexible working policies can enhance visibility and drive workplace inclusion? Jason Teoh delves into innovative approaches to workplace flexibility, encouraging leaders to redefine productivity and reimagine visibility beyond the usual office hours. If you’re looking for strategies to shape a flexible, inclusive work environment that truly values employees, don’t miss this insightful read.
- Adam Avci
This Week In Talent: Adam Avci, Talent Lead at MYOB, joins us as the TWIT editor for November and he starts by sharing outcomes of a recent team offsite. He also talks about squiggly careers and the importance of internal mobility. Want to get squiggly? Read on.
Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology.
Regardless of whether efficiency tracking practices are right or wrong in a moral sense, a more fundamental question arises. Does increased surveillance and productivity measurement actually increase employee performance?
- Quila Cervelli
Curious about how to give your talent acquisition strategy a fresh edge? In our ATC2024 recap of Aurelio Tedesco's insightful session on revitalising the TAS brand, we learnt Aurelio’s innovative approach is helping businesses redefine their employer branding, attract top talent, and stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. If you’re looking to energise your recruitment efforts and tap into the future of TA, this recap is a must-read!
- Jamie Holder
This Week in Talent: ATC2024 has come and gone, and Jamie Holder is wrapping things up for us while it's still fresh in our minds. From the rise of AI in recruitment to Kevin Wheeler’s provocative predictions, there’s plenty to dive into. Spoiler: AI isn’t here to replace you, but it will make you better—if you embrace it. Want to revolutionise your hiring process? Skills-based hiring, predictive analytics, and personalisation are where it’s at. Plus, some serious fangirling over Kevin. If you missed ATC2024, don’t worry—this recap will get you up to speed.
- 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.
- Jamie Holder
This Week In Talent: Jamie talks all things leadership within the TA space, including talking career conversations, how (and when) to delegate and practical things that leaders can do to develop the confidence and skills in their team. Whether you’re new to leadership, a seasoned veteran or aspiring to lead one day – this TWIT is for you.
- Jenna Molan
With 60% of the global population in work, the importance of addressing mental health risks in the workplace cannot be overstated. Poor working conditions, discrimination, and job insecurity contribute to mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression.
But what can we actually do to make things better? Well, the WHO and Mental Health Australia have a few ideas.
Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture. Sounds surprising? Read on.
- Kevin Wheeler
Do you know people with bachelor’s degrees or higher who drive Ubers, work at lower-level jobs or struggle to find good jobs? If so, you are not alone.
Every CEO and recruiter claims a talent shortage, yet we have the most highly educated talent supply ever. So how can Talent navigate this changing landscape? Find out what Talent Futurist Kevin Wheeler thinks the way forward will be.
- Jamie Holder
Jamie kicks off her October editorial of This Week in Talent by declaring a theme: Career development in Talent Acquisition. Is your interest piqued? You know this TWIT has been written for you.
Jamie shares some practical tips for growth including making the shift towards talent advisory, some ideas for TA projects as well as some fabulous resources to get inspired.
Want to hear more from the 2024 ITAs Winner – Enterprise Talent of the Year? Read on.
You know we’ve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about it. AI is truly everywhere. And we will all have a relationship with it – whether using it, building it, governing it or even befriending it.
But what exactly is AI? While most people won’t need to know exactly how it works under the hood, we will all need to understand what it can do. In our conversations with global leaders across business, government and the arts, one thing stood out – you can’t fake it anymore. AI fluency that is.
- Allen Russell, Jenna Molan
We were delighted when Allen agreed to answer 3 quick questions about his upcoming ATC2024 session - using Talent Intelligence for Talent Advisory. Read on to hear how Adobe embarked on a data intelligence journey and what this massive undertaking entailed.
- Jody Smith
This Week In Talent: The final piece of the design thinking puzzle - the pitch to management. This week we include top tips to help you prepare for that meeting, including how to structure the story, slide deck, and the importance of curating the environment to ease the anxiety.
