Relevant, Irreverent, Insightful, Quirky – ATC2017 as it Happened on Twitter

The conference may be over but the dust is by far settled. The Australasian Talent Conference (ATC2017) explored some of the most compelling themes that are keeping our dear recruiters awake at night and the remnants of its outcomes and learnings are still reverberating across the Twittersphere.
If you have missed the opportunity to be at the event and is too overwhelmed by the deluge of conversations happening online, or you just needed a recap of what happened at the conference, don’t fret – we have you covered.
Here are some of the most relevant, irreverent, insightful and quirky moments at #ATC2017, as told by our good ol’ trusty Twitter:

We were trending in Australia…

Top 5:
1: #agileaus
2: #MEXNZL
3: #ATC2017
4: George Clooney
5: Centrelink +6

— Trends5Australia (@Trends5AU) June 22, 2017

…and our official event hashtag was hijacked by #themostbeautifulvoice

The most beautiful voice in
the world ??https://t.co/2KIENZakgT#agileaus#climatehealthstrategy#businesschicks#SABudget17#ATC2017

— فانآ✨|نشر. (@fiii190) June 22, 2017

#agileaus
The most beautiful voice in
the world ??

⁦https://t.co/tRuGKR74zD⁩#climatehealthstrategy#businesschicks#SABudget17#ATC2017
— Bsoom_s88 (@bsoom_s88) June 22, 2017

The GIF game was strong

Boarded obscenely early plane for syd… just… #ATC2017 here I come pic.twitter.com/hE3DgLwBsx

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 20, 2017

So, are we using the #atc or #ATC2017 tag today? Geez I’m psyched for a huge 2 days!!! pic.twitter.com/BMuquWcC05

— Mark Mansour (@MarkMansour01) June 20, 2017

We received a shout out from the other side of the world – hey Shannon!

Waving hello ?? to all my friends at the #ATC2017. Don’t forget to share your knowledge with those of us still a day behind. #FOMO

— Shannon Pritchett (@SourcingShannon) June 22, 2017

Flailing hands were THE thing

Don’t forget the #competitions running on the expo hall! Flail madly for a chance to win #edsheeran tickets at @CXCGlobal_ANZ #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/sBlNCMihsK

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) June 22, 2017

Virtual flies at #ATC2017 and @MarkMansour01 pic.twitter.com/8IvAWPDJ5E

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 22, 2017

#ATC2017 more #vr action at our stand #lol pic.twitter.com/3whNNvfRhr

— CXC Global A/NZ (@CXCGlobal_ANZ) June 22, 2017

#ATC2017 more from #vr enthusiasts at our stand #gold pic.twitter.com/qXby9eujtm

— CXC Global A/NZ (@CXCGlobal_ANZ) June 21, 2017

 We realised the perils of Automation

#ATC2017 hmmmmm robots taking over manual repetitions? pic.twitter.com/szf4zURCBI

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 22, 2017

#ATC2017 gulp…. pic.twitter.com/0Y15wwteRW

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 22, 2017

 When we shared the limelight with the #WellnessConference

#ATC2017 would like to welcome those from the #WellnessConference to our final talk of the day! pic.twitter.com/NPFTvqv94n

— Mark Mansour (@MarkMansour01) June 22, 2017

Those in the room who haven’t heard of Kevin.. you’re in the wrong room.. well being and happiness is in other room #ATC2017

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 22, 2017

WePloy is the most innovative technology at ATC2017!

Congradulations @weployapp for winning our #innovationlab! #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/xNITLTfvGP

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) June 22, 2017

For those of you who love statistics

And there are quite a few around but which one? #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/EDFaOV265u

— Rec Events Co ANZ (@RecEventsANZ) June 22, 2017

79% of gen zers want to be entrepreneurs #getamortgagekids #thatllfixem #ATC2017

— Dannuroo (@Dannuroo) June 22, 2017

By 2025, 65% of the workforce will be milennials…I need to remember this for my next conversation with hiring managers in exec co #atc2017

— Sarah Calverley (@sarahcalverley) June 22, 2017

#atc2017 as @lizwaldock says automation has already changed talent / workforce and 60% of roles have 30% that can easily be automated

— Sarah Calverley (@sarahcalverley) June 22, 2017

30% of recruiters & HR think reference checking has little or no purpose. #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/t4Ni0wMXqp

— Rec Events Co ANZ (@RecEventsANZ) June 22, 2017

70% of candidates had admitted to deceiving an employer to get a job! #xref @tweet_xref #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/e1Od0T8uPV

— Mark Mansour (@MarkMansour01) June 22, 2017

#atc2017 if you focus on strengths performance increases by 36% pic.twitter.com/SRbNtmYVUq

— trevorvas (@trevorpvas) June 21, 2017

#ATC2017 interesting data on global vs local motivators for switching jobs #sydrecmeetup #melbrecmeetup #nzrec #ozrec pic.twitter.com/CU1tWDe5Ye

— Mark Mansour (@MarkMansour01) June 21, 2017

If your application process is too long & is not mobile, time to change or lose applicants. Can’t believe we are still saying this! #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/ah06ErZpMR

— Rec Events Co ANZ (@RecEventsANZ) June 21, 2017

#eeeeeep for every minute the application process takes, you lose 4% of your applicants. Hmmmm time to review our own I think!! #ATC2017

— Cathy Riach (Diener) (@criach) June 21, 2017

Interesting stats by Mark Reilly, even if the data is from a survey of self-proclaimed “Top Performers” (fine print at the bottom). #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/uWgpRjbR6C

— Lysandra Gonsalves (@LysandraGnslvs) June 21, 2017

Make it easy for top talent to find you. 91% actively apply and secure their own jobs so make it easy for them! @markreilly_au #ATC2017

— Cathy Riach (Diener) (@criach) June 21, 2017

#ATC2017 Surprising or not so? Places in social media where job seekers can be found.. . Need to go to the mountain!! pic.twitter.com/oGU4WhO0W5

— Victoria (@Talent_tripp3r) June 21, 2017

Words of wisdom

Data is the best capital of the future #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/5kS8xq9D7M

— kristina dorniakwall (@kristinadw) June 22, 2017

Use your voice to create opportunities, use your circle of influence #ATC2017 @carolcorzo

— Annie Okeefe (@nzannieo) June 22, 2017

#atc2017 @lizwaldock recruiting purely for experience will only have an ROI for about 6 months, rather recruit for future potential pic.twitter.com/u6VIT5EJ0o

— Sarah Calverley (@sarahcalverley) June 22, 2017

Katy Harris makes the all too often ignored point that quality reference checks start with specific, relevant questions not generic #ATC2017

— Ross Clennett (@rossclennett) June 22, 2017

‘It’s about being authentic & energizing, about optimal performance & functioning’ says Sue Langley on strengths based recruitment #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/h0E2AfO8my

— SEEK (@seekjobs) June 21, 2017

Our brains like people like us – Sue Langley @thelangleygroup true for the #recruitment process (networking too) #ATC2017 #bias #diverdity pic.twitter.com/FlrphhEIyt

— Shireen DuPreez (@shireendupreez) June 21, 2017

Tips that you can use

#ATC2017 Always a great listen to and learn from the best in the industry #inspired pic.twitter.com/tX8jSo2bah

— Nathan Anderson (@onathananderson) June 22, 2017

Seven steps to conscious #inclusion #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/m7DbpgtKe5

— Cathy Riach (Diener) (@criach) June 22, 2017

#atc2017 hubspots marketing strategy pic.twitter.com/McofsuSvop

— trevorvas (@trevorpvas) June 22, 2017

Should we highlight $$$ in our online job advertising? #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/yKwd9FvQr2

— Graham Nutt (@Grahamnutt) June 22, 2017

Need the emotional pull & connection – be careful of your onboarding docs #ATC2017 pic.twitter.com/u5ngptdKVN

— Hassanah Rudd (@HassanahRudd) June 21, 2017

#ATC2017 Sue Langley connecting parts of the brain. There is 5 times more brain devoted to threat rather than reward pic.twitter.com/syT634zDI7

— trevorvas (@trevorpvas) June 21, 2017

#atc2017 hospo workers make great recruiters bc they understand service and are ace communicators pic.twitter.com/xOxAZcbkqT

— Rebecca Lazenby (@rebeccalazenby) June 21, 2017

Aussies are in demand as #globaltalent – we have an excellent reputation for education & for quality as employees @MPGrpSolutions #ATC2017

— Emily Alexander (@niente99) June 21, 2017

#ATC2017 @ATCevent key 2 traits right here…. pic.twitter.com/Gle6u024qd

— CXC Global A/NZ (@CXCGlobal_ANZ) June 21, 2017

 And we’ll see you next year!

That’s a wrap! Thank you all so much for coming, we definitely had a blast. We’ll see you next year! #ATC2017 #partytime #thankyou pic.twitter.com/lavgRZr3pG

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) June 22, 2017