Trust defines Talent Acquisition’s success. Using neuroscientist Paul Zak’s OXYTOCIN framework, Jo Vohland and leading TA experts reframe trust as everyday leadership behaviours celebrating wins, setting clear expectations, empowering autonomy, and promoting transparency. For HR and Talent leaders, these principles turn recruitment from a transactional process into a strategic driver of organisational performance.
Jo Vohland and Medibank’s Andrew Retschko 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.
The Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) were held on September 4th, 2025, to recognise the achievement and innovation of key players in the Internal Talent Acquisition industry. It has the highest volume of nominations yet, and the 18 winners, along with the sponsors of the 16 awards.
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.
The seismic shift to remote and hybrid work has reshaped the workplace. Flexibility has become not just an expectation but a competitive advantage for many employers. Yet in 2025, despite its proven benefits, a growing number of organisations are walking back this progress, mandating time in the office and reducing employee choice.
The AI conversation has shifted. One model won’t cover every need: different teams demand different strengths. Leaders now face the task of orchestrating multiple LLMs, balancing speed with safety, creativity with compliance. Success comes from governance, IP protection, and building internal systems (sometimes entire GPTs) that turn AI into a strategic capability.
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.
In every organisation, some Talent leaders do more than hire, they untangle. They strip back needless complexity, challenge stale systems, and design hiring that’s scalable, credible, and clear. These Friction-Fixers don’t just move faster. They build trust, resilience, and capability into the process itself ensuring progress doesn’t depend on heroics.
The Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) are thrilled to reveal the 2025 finalists, recognising the incredible individuals, teams, and organisations driving talent excellence across Australia and New Zealand. This year saw a record number of high-quality submissions. Winners will be announced at the ITAs Gala on 4 September 2025 at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom.