10 Days of Talent: Australasian Talent Conference 2021 (Days 1 + 2 + 3)

Agenda

Day 1: 25th May, 2021

10:00 am - 10:25 am

Pre-Event Kick-Off + Opening
Mykel Dixon - MyKel Dixon Pty Ltd

Summary:

Welcome to ATC2021 DIGITAL!

This morning is a snack size bite of content to get us started.

Speakers:

Day 1: 25th May, 2021

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Betting on You - How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career
Laurie Ruettimann - Punk Rock HR

Summary:

COVID changed the world of work and uncovered a hard truth: millions of us are overworked, exhausted, and trying our hardest—yet not getting the recognition we deserve. It’s time for a fix. A top career coach and HR consultant, Laurie Ruettimann knows firsthand that work can get a lot better for all workers— including talent-focused professionals.

In a session packed with insights and stories from her new book, she’ll lay out the framework necessary to elevate and promote the employee experience while championing personal interests and creating a life you enjoy. You’ll leave with strategies for approaching work in a smart and healthy manner, knowing when to sign off for the day, doubling down on your capacity to learn, taking better risks using a more innovative framework, and beating impostor syndrome once and for all.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

10:00 am - 10:10 am

Acknowledgement of Country

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

10:10 am - 10:20 am

Welcome to ATC2021 DIGITAL

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

10:20 am - 11:05 am

Panel Session: What COVID Forced Global Companies to Learn, and What Changes Will Stick
Chris Hoyt - CareerXroads
Cathy Riach - BAE Systems Australia
Rita Newman - ANZ Bank
Shelia D. Gray - Quadient
Terra Doyle - Roche

Summary:

The global pandemic forced TA leaders to re-think almost everything they knew about recruiting. Now, as we begin to slowly emerge from the other side of the global crisis, many leaders plan to continue forward with optimisations in processes and productivity that were previously unrealised or simply not permitted.

Join Chris Hoyt, President of CareerXroads, as he hosts a panel of four global TA leaders from Australia and the US who now celebrate some of the tough lessons they were forced to learn.

Panellists:

Cathy Riach, Resourcing Lead (National), BAE Systems Australia
Rita Newman, Tribe Lead, Joiners & Movers – GM, Recruitment/Resourcing, ANZ Bank
Shelia Gray, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Quadient
Terra Doyle, People and Culture Practices Lead, Recruitment for Americas, Roche

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

11:10 am - 11:45 am

The Fearless Forecast: The New Now of Work + Possible Futures
Kevin Wheeler - Future of Talent Institute

Summary:

The pandemic has driven massive change in thinking and practice. What was evolutionary is now revolutionary. What was far in the future is now.

Organisations, leadership, and recruiting have all had to adapt to a vastly different working ecosystem. We’ll explore the key concerns:

Non-negotiables for the new ‘now of work’;
What are the levers that will keep us home and hybrid and allow this to continue long-term
Technology and processes to help us with borderless workforces and workplaces;
How recruiting functions be organised – if they exist at all?

Then hear Kevin’s long-range forecast on possible workforce futures, his own predictions for 2022 and beyond.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

11:50 am - 12:20 pm

Can Borderless Talent Solve the Skills Shortage?
Diane Albano - Globalization Partners

Summary:

Australia’s talent market compared to Europe or Asia is tiny. Demand is growing yet we continue to fight (and overpay) for scarce talent locally, ignoring other abundant talent markets. However, we are no longer afraid of remote working so does Borderless Talent provide us with the remedy? Well, not without its own set of unique challenges. Learn the benefits of expanding your talent market and the key challenges you’ll face when you find the talent you’re looking for. Recruiting outside of our borders doesn’t have to be scary. Get ready to fish in the global talent pool add ‘’Global Talent Advisor’’ to your skillset.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Influencing, learning, building community, and devouring fine wine in your undies. A glimpse into Clubhouse and its possibilities.
Paul Jacobs - Jobgram

Summary:

This session examines Clubhouse, the always-on and fast-growing audio-only social media app. Paul will provide his impressions, good and bad, and offer tips for getting started on the platform. He will also explore the potential opportunities for recruitment, sourcing, HR, and talent professionals.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

12:30 pm - 1:10 pm

The Top 5 Difficult Conversations Recruiters have and how to master them
Michelle Rushton - People of Influence

Summary:

We’ve all found ourselves in an awkward or difficult conversation and felt ill-equipped to handle it. Michelle Rushton – Communication, Influencing and Neuroscience expert – will break down the Top 5 ‘’difficult’’ conversations (as nominated by the TA Community) and guide us on how to ace them. Together, we’ll turn difficult conversations you avoid into important conversations that you master.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

12:30 pm - 1:10 pm

Roundtable Discussion Groups

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

1:35 pm - 1:45 pm

10-minute seated Yoga stretch session
Nathan Strauss - Yoga with Nato

Summary:

Been sitting too long? Follow our 10-min video and give yourself a good stretch before the next sessions 🧘

Speakers:

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

1:50 pm - 2:30 pm

Critique My Job Ad
Sarah Liu - The Dream Collective

Summary:

Great Job ads – they pull, the push, they tell a compelling story, an honest story, they create a vision in the reader’s mind of what you can expect life to be like there.

For those of you brave enough to have submitted your job ad, our panel break it down and critique it and provides suggestions for improvement.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

1:50 pm - 2:30 pm

TA as a Team Sport
Mark Woodland - Xplor
Matt Varley - Xplor
Caitlin Fairchild - Xplor
Stefan Welack - Xplor

Summary:

Hear directly from Xplor’s TA dream team – their CEO, Hiring Manager, HR and Talent – talk about their shared focus and responsibility for attracting the right people for Xplor and how together they’re able to manage budgets, day-to-day processes, and tackle the challenge of hiring for value alignment.

In this interactive panel session, you’ll not only hear their story but also ask your own questions of this 360 degree TA Dream Team.

Panellists:

Mark Woodland, CEO
Matt Varley, COO
Caitlin Fairchild, Director of People
Stefan Welack, Talent Excellence Partner

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Announcing our Competition Winners - Round 2

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

How TA can impact the success of diverse talent post-hire
Michelle Hancic - pymetrics

Summary:

The skills shortage has encouraged companies to diversify their pools and adopt greater variations of flexible work. However, to ensure these new hires thrive long term, employers also need to expand their perception and processes about how people match their best-fit jobs and the different ways of working. As the first stage in the talent lifecycle, Talent Acquisition is in a prime position to set the tone for how the organisation can rethink talent.

In this session, learn:

How to use data to validate and/or challenge your instincts about what is needed to succeed in a role;
How to provide personalised guidance at scale to support long term success; and
How to cascade insights into later stages of the talent lifecycle, including L&D and succession planning.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Adapting to the New World of Work: How to master the art of virtual onboarding
Georgie Duthy - Enboarder

Summary:

COVID-19 created the world’s biggest work from home experiment, and suddenly every organization was racing to onboard new hires virtually. At Enboarder we’ve been busy helping the world’s top employers adapt to virtual onboarding and now we’re sharing everything we’ve learnt.

We’ll reveal our five major lessons:

The world of work has changed forever and virtual onboarding is here to stay
The new hire needs are the same, but your approach needs to be drastically different
Embrace the advantages of a new medium
Managers are the gatekeepers of onboarding success
Don’t underestimate the power of personalisation

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

3:20 pm - 3:55 pm

Think like a Futurist in an Uncertain Present
Reanna Browne - Work Futures

Summary:

When it comes to the ‘future of work’ it doesn’t unfold chronologically. Like William Gibson suggests, the future is already here, it’s just unevenly distributed! There are pockets of emerging trends creating multiple possible futures of work in the present. Many of these trends are accelerating and bumping into each other, imposing change upon us as an inevitable reality.

As Talent Professionals and the inhabitants of these future worlds of work, wouldn’t it be far smarter (and more fun!) to anticipate, experiment, adapt and lead these changes? You can read someone else’s predictions but…so what? Now what? What does it all mean come Monday? And why should you ‘plan’ for the future when the present is so uncertain?

Let’s get practical about the future of work by using a tested framework to help you anticipate change and act with more resilience and clarity in the present. You’ll walk away knowing:

The mindset and skills of a trained and practicing Work Futurist;
How to uncover future potential in the present;
How to move from grand future of work narratives to resilient talent and HR actions in the present;
How to ready yourself for a changing world.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 2: 26th May, 2021

3:55 pm - 4:00 pm

Day 2 Wrap Up

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Live Games, Trivia and Virtual Drinks!

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

10:00 am - 10:05 am

Acknowledgement of Country

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

10:15 am - 10:45 am

How TA can stop the Gender & Diverse Pay Gap at the front door
Clint Williams - Lion

Summary:

Complex, troubling, confusing… there are many things that spring to mind when you discuss the Gender Pay Gap but in this session we hear about how Lion managed to close their pay gap and keep it that way.

In this practical discussion, Clint will review the successful methodologies that Lion has applied within the organisation. You’ll hear about:

The TA framework and structures put in ensure future pay parity;
The three “Moments that matter”;
Philosophy/approach for those that get offers above/below mid-point or sit outside the rem band;
Salary transparency – who speaks first.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

10:50 am - 11:20 am

Talent Tech Labs Trend Talk
Jonathan Kestenbaum - Talent Tech Labs

Summary:

With the world of talent acquisition and recruitment changing rapidly, top leaders must know the latest trends to stay ahead of the curve. Talent Tech Labs’ virtual Trend Talk reveals the Top 5 trends in hiring and talent acquisition.

Join the virtual Trend Talk to gain knowledge of:

How the talent acquisition technology ecosystem is evolving;
What the technology stacks of the future will look like;
Consolidations within the ecosystem that are creating new capabilities;
Personal insights for purchasing new technology; and
Best practices on future-proofing the technology you already have.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

Speakers:

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

10:50 am - 11:20 am

Doing “good” work, not just performing well
Steve Gard - Circle Back Initiative
Rebecca Powell - Payright
Cathy Riach - BAE Systems Australia
Jacinta Newman - Korn Ferry

Summary:

We can be so busy meeting the needs of the business that it’s easy to overlook our opportunity for “doing good”, not just performing well. The Circle Back initiative is an industry-wide movement founded on the simple but monumental belief that people should be treated with respect. In this session, Leaders from Small TA, Enterprise TA and RPO share how they are walking their talk on their Candidate Experience and Brand Promises and are showing top talent and the marketplace they are people and brands of worth. Learn:

Virtue signalling on CX is not enough;
The three challenges you’ll need to overcome if you want join the movement; and
Why is makes sense in a candidate scarce market.

Facilitator: Steve Gard, Founder, Circle Back Initiative

Panellists:

Rebecca Powell, Head of People & Culture (Acting), Payright
Cathy Riach, Resourcing Lead (National), BAE Systems Australia
Jacinta Newman, Director of Implementations and Client Success, Korn Ferry

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

10:50 am - 11:30 am

Roundtable Discussion Groups

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

11:30 am - 11:45 am

Break Time

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

11:45 am - 11:50 am

Guided Meditation
Rebecca Max - Infinite Presence

Summary:

In this short meditation, Rebecca will guide us through a meditation focussed on being kind and gentle with ourselves. A focus we need to have as we transition through times of change and still need to access our ability to stay focussed, calm and present 🧘

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Getting the business to understand TA’s real value
David Meere - Life Without Barriers

Summary:

The healthcare and social assistance sector is now the biggest employer in Australia, responsible for one in five new jobs created, experiencing over 10 percent year-on-year growth.

A positive recruitment experience is imperative to recruit the “essential services worker” who delivers services to vulnerable Australians.

In this session, David will share how he:

Established an internal recruitment function that has allowed Life Without Barriers (LWB) to grow from 4,500 to circa 8,000 employees in under 5 years;
Reports to the LWB business using, data, trend analysis, and engaging infographics to show their contribution; and importantly,
Ensures the numbers articulate the meaning and people behind the storyline.

This is a story about how TA enables the business, don’t miss it!

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Taking the blinkers off: How Xero’s Talent Experience function is enabling their hyper growth
James O’Reilly - Xero

Summary:

From Wellington-born accounting software start up to an internationally-recognised small business platform, the rise of Xero has been a local feel-good story. Their Talent Experience (TX) team has played a pivotal role in enabling this growth and laying the foundations for the future says James O’Reilly, Xero’s Global Head of Talent.

In this session, James will discuss how he and his TA teams have navigated the challenges of scale and will reveal how they have “taken the blinkers off” in building a feedback engine to help shape the next phase of growth.

Includes a live interactive Q&A.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

1:15 pm - 1:35 pm

Innovation: Technology Isn’t Enough Anymore
Eric Sydell - Modern Hire
Rosa Misitano - APA Group

Summary:

If 2020 was about unprecedented challenges and hiring turned upside down, 2021 is about reinvention and transformation. Post-pandemic, technology is now an expected part of the hiring process, meaning that being truly innovative in how your hire is about much more than what you use. As we all prepare for what our new normal is going to actually be, organisations need to consider how they’ll differentiate themselves, provide an outstanding candidate experience and drive better hiring decisions.

Eric Sydell, EVP of Innovation and Rosa Misitano, Campaign & Bulk Recruitment Specialist at APA Group will outline:

The biggest trends and insights hiring teams should embrace this year; and
How APA transformed, streamlined and are driving change aligned to new candidate and market expectations.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

1:40 pm - 1:55 pm

Hiring for Attitude
Nishal Mistri - Curious Thing

Summary:

Going beyond the resume to analyse the behaviours that separate good hires from great hires. Our AI technology is introducing behavioural assessments early on in the screening process to uncover true talent and we outline the impact it has thereafter.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

1:40 pm - 1:55 pm

Why it’s time to invest in women properly
Angela McKenzie - WORK180

Summary:

Something’s going wrong. More and more employers are claiming a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and yet progress remains slow, and companies are struggling to achieve the well-reported benefits of DEI. Thankfully, WORK180’s Angela McKenzie is here with the answer – and it’s simpler than you think.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

1:40 pm - 1:55 pm

How to Develop your Virtual Hiring Playbook
Josh Tolan - Spark Hire

Summary:

With a dramatic increase in remote work, adjusting hiring strategies to fit a newly-dispersed team is one of the biggest challenges for TA and HR teams. There are always going to be bumps on the road to creating virtual hiring processes that really work and demonstrate why your organization is THE one to work for. Whether you’ve been hiring throughout the pandemic or are just now resuming hiring efforts , a game plan is crucial to your success.

Since Spark Hire went to all-remote work in March 2020, their workforce has grown by more than 40%. Now, the Spark Hire team has honed their virtual hiring skills razor-sharp. And Spark Hire CEO Josh Tolan is here to deliver you THE playbook you need to get your hiring process aligned with the new way of work.

Join Josh for this session and learn how his team has created an efficient hiring process that delivers repeatable results. Walk away with actionable strategies you can start implementing tomorrow.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

1:55 pm - 2:05 pm

10-minute seated Yoga stretch session
Nathan Strauss - Yoga with Nato

Summary:

Been sitting too long? Follow our 10-min video and give yourself a good stretch before the next sessions 🧘

Speakers:

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Expand your mindset, expand your talent pool
Sarah Calverley - Microsoft

Summary:

Whilst Australia’s physical borders are closed leaving an already tight labour market further strained, the virtual boarders are wide open. There is an abundance of quality talent out there in international markets if you know where to look and you’re willing to hire and manage a remote workforce. Sarah will walk you through:

What is the impact of the border closures and unmet needs that have surfaced;
Assessing the skills (not roles) that are most suited to remote workers;
Identifying which markets have an abundance of those people and skills;
Developing a Sourcing Strategy and Project Plan to begin your search – some examples of what works where; and
How hiring remotely can solve talent scarcity but also drive a culture of Inclusive Hiring within companies.

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

What can you expect from ATC2021's 10 Days of Talent?
Mykel Dixon - MyKel Dixon Pty Ltd
Nicola Harrison - Monash Talent

Summary:

Our largest and most diverse knowledge share, discussion and debate will take place both in person and online!

Enjoy the live gatherings or attend from the comfort of your home. There’s something for everyone.

Click here to find out more!

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Day 3: 27th May, 2021

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Closing Session: Are you a TA Storyteller or Story-yeller?
Jim D’Amico - Celanese

Summary:

Jim’s talent team, like many others knew how to search, asses and hire but it wasn’t until they adopted a creative and strategic communications approach that they dramatically improved their hiring velocity.

It’s easy to believe we have the perfect job for someone but when you make that your communications approach and you yell your benefits and hyperbole at them, you set yourself up for failure. A well-told and honest story has a much better chance of building trust and succeeding. Learn how Jim and his team built stories that resonate with candidates. An approach that meets the candidate exactly where they are, not where you are.

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Australasian Talent Conference 2021 DIGITAL

Agenda

Day 1: 25th May, 2021

Mykel Dixon

Laurie Ruettimann

Day 2: 26th May, 2021

Chris Hoyt

Cathy Riach

Rita Newman

Shelia D. Gray

Terra Doyle

Kevin Wheeler

Diane Albano

Paul Jacobs

Michelle Rushton

Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson

Nathan Strauss

Sarah Liu

Mark Woodland

Matt Varley

Caitlin Fairchild

Stefan Welack

Michelle Hancic

Georgie Duthy

Reanna Browne

Day 3: 27th May, 2021

Clint Williams

Jonathan Kestenbaum

Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson

Steve Gard

Rebecca Powell

Cathy Riach

Jacinta Newman

Rebecca Max

David Meere

James O’Reilly

Eric Sydell

Rosa Misitano

Nishal Mistri

Angela McKenzie

Josh Tolan

Nathan Strauss

Sarah Calverley

Mykel Dixon

Nicola Harrison

Jim D’Amico