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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.
- Andy Martin
We gave Andy Martin, the Head of Talent Acquisition at Only About Children,3 quick questions that we had about his upcoming session at ATC2024 and we were blown away by his insights.
This is not the first time Andy built a Talent Advisory team and he believes this is now the standard of what TA will eventually become in many organisations.
- Denise Pereira, Marrin-Boyd Andrews, Sarah Calverley
What does it take to be a Sourcer in today's world? We asked three Sourcing Leaders what their top questions are when interviewing a Sourcer for their team. Here are 8 interview questions a Sourcer needs to be able to answer, according to the experts.
- Damian Bridge
Many organisations are looking to hire more contractors to support their FY25 goals. If the contingent workforce is part of your hiring plans, Oncore have got you covered with their latest 2024 State of Contracting Report.
With 500+ contractors surveyed, their report highlights the trends and insights needed to optimise your attraction and retention strategies.
- Jenna Molan
It’s that special time of the year when we showcase the best Internal Talent – the finalists for the 2024 Internal Talent Awards were announced today by TaPod- We Talk Talent.
- Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation
Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians. Many are looking for ways to stay on Country, use their knowledge of Country and contribute to industries that align with their values.
- The Conversation
Being “ghosted” – cut off from all communications without an explanation – isn’t a pleasant experience in any situation.
So when you’re in the middle of a job hunt – and may have poured your heart and soul into application forms and interviews – it can really sting.
- Aurelio Tedesco
We sat down with Aurelio and asked him 3 quick questions about his upcoming session at ATC2024, reviving TA's brand when trust is gone. Aurelio highlights the importance of a customer service mindset, keeping trust as a part of regular conversations and much more (including a surprising restaurant recommendation in Melbourne!)
- Petey Wang
Petey considers how TA and business can better engage with the next generation by adapting to the needs and expectations of millennials and Gen Z, noting it is not just beneficial but essential.
- Jo Vohland
Delivered in partnership with our friends at Paradox, the 2024 State of Talent Acquisition Report is a resource for Talent Teams to get a better idea of where Talent Acquisition is headed and provide benchmark data against which to review their own function.
- Rebecca Houghton
We sat down with Rebecca Houghton, former Head of People Experience at Australia Post and former Head of Recruitment at Bupa to talk to her about transitioning from life in Talent at major corporate organisations to running her own business, BoldHR.
- Jo Vohland
Can you ask applicants about their cultural background, sexuality, and other protected attributes in the hiring process?Jo Vohland sat down with two experts – one legal and one cultural – on what identity questions we should and shouldn’t ask in a hiring process.
- Gemma Saunders
Gemma Saunders worked at Medibank in a range of different Talent roles across Talent Acquisition, Organisational Development, DEI, and Employee Experience for almost 10 years before going out on her own with The Workplace Edit. We sat down with Gemma to talk to her about transitioning from life in Talent at a major corporate organisation to working for herself.
- John Vlastelica
HR and Recruitment have often felt like 2 separate functions that just work out of the same office. But as the way we work evolves, many modern TA leaders are thinking it’s time to get the band back together. Here are some examples of how Talent Leaders from global organisations have unified elements traditionally thought of as "HR" into the TA function.
- Kevin Wheeler
Kevin reflects on the advancement of AI in the Talent industry, particularly how data, analytics and algorithms can be used in recruitment today.
- The Conversation
While it's now illegal to restrict employees from openly discussing their salary, it's still generally "not the done thing." But, not talking about salaries can cause problems with pay gaps (by perpetuating implicit bias), and also with employees who mistakenly think they are underpaid. You may not be ready for it now, but there are plenty of reasons for your organisation to start moving towards a model of salary transparency.
