Most Recruiters are already using a variety of Large Language Models (LLMs) but get inconsistent results because they rely on generic questioning, incomplete prompts, use the wrong tools for the task, or struggle to verify output quality. In this practical session, we’ll cover: Understanding how different AI models work and why they produce different outputs…
Enterprise hiring isn’t one process. It’s dozens of different hiring journeys. Executive roles, experienced hires, early careers, contractors and internal promotions all require different hiring journeys, yet many organisations are still trying to force them through a single background screening process. The result is unnecessary complexity, misaligned candidate experience, manual workarounds and avoidable risk. In…
Candidates are no longer starting their research on your careers page. They are asking CoWork, ChatGPT and other AI assistants what it is like to work for your organisation, often before your TA team knows they exist. This makes Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) an emerging priority for Talent Acquisition. Unlike…
As the hiring process in increasingly automated, human judgement and oversight has never been more important. But who are these humans? And how can we trust their judgment? Hint: They’re you, and you’ve got to build the systems that protect your ability to decide — and be accountable for those decisions. In this practical session,…
Careers pages, culture videos, stock imagery, EVP statements: employer branding has developed a familiar look and language that most organisations follow on autopilot. But when was the last time anyone asked candidates whether any of it cuts through? New research from Indeed asks working Australians which employer brand content they trust, the signals they really…
Candidates are using AI to optimise applications. Employers are using AI to screen and assess them. The result risks becoming an AI-driven doom loop: more applications, more automation, less reliable information and declining trust on both sides. Breaking that cycle will take more than adding another layer of technology. It requires stronger hiring structures, greater…
In this year’s Fearless Forecast, we enter the world of Agentic TA, where autonomous systems increasingly manage sourcing, screening, engagement, and workflow-freeing recruiters to focus on judgment, influence, relationships, and closing. This creates an extraordinary UPLIFT in the strategic value of TA. We’ll explore provocative trends including: The Rise of the AI Agent: Orchestration replaces…
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