Category: TA Leadership
- Olga Barrett
Skills-based recruitment has become increasingly popular in the last few years, and for a good reason. We are looking at a range of sizeable benefits that happen to be especially relevant in the world of the gig-economy upsurge and talent scarcity.
After we finally admitted that the past does not necessarily define the future, and that lie detectors and psychological testing can predict one’s success only slightly better than astrology and fortune telling, many companies came to realise that when done right, skills-based recruitment is quite cost-effective.
And indeed, what is there not to love?
- Nicola Harrison, Andrew Brockhoff, Jo Vohland
- Derek Del Simone, Jo Vohland
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.
- Carrie Harding
This Week in Talent - In high-pressure business environments, teams in TA, legal, risk, procurement, and finance often get unfairly branded as the “Party Poopers” - seen as blockers while others race ahead toward growth. But when done well, these functions aren’t the brakes - they’re the steering wheel. In this blog, Carrie Harding unpacks how strategic enablers shift the narrative by designing smarter systems, empowering teams, and aligning compliance with business outcomes. If you’re tired of being seen as the department of “no,” this one’s for you. Because playing by the rules shouldn’t mean slowing the game down - it should help you win it.
- Gary Park
Gary reminds us that as Talent Leaders, we all play a crucial role in supporting Emerging Talent in choosing the right track! Of course, we hope they choose us as they strive to thrive. Gary shares with us why a holistic Early Career Strategy is essential and many other lessons he has learned along the way.
- Athanasia Corso
Athanasia explores the delicate equilibrium between service and expertise in Talent Acquisition. She highlights the importance of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement in building credibility and influence. Discover how professionals can position themselves as both trusted advisors and service providers to drive success and shape better outcomes. Read on...
- Jo Vohland, Rebecca Warren, Trevor Vas
- Athanasia Corso
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.