This Week in Talent: Tash Gawne wants you to discover the transformative benefits of competency-based development plans. Learn how Globird’s EVP rebrand empowers employees with clear career paths, actionable goals, and tailored feedback to drive growth and organisational success. Plus, explore tips on aligning employee development with business goals for a thriving workplace in 2025.
This Week in Talent: Explore insights on refining your Employee Value Proposition (EVP), building your personal brand, and lessons from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour with Tash. Learn strategies to align your EVP with innovation, connect with your audience, and uncover your unique strengths for personal and professional growth.
This Week in Talent: We welcome Tash Gawne, CPO at Globird Energy as editor to TWIT. Dive into reflections on People and Culture, Globird’s first hackathon, leadership tips, and planning for 2025. Read on!
Here’s a standout resource for HR professionals and leaders: the Great Place to Work 2024 Insights Report.
Packed with actionable strategies, this report is your guide to building exceptional workplace cultures. Drawing on insights from over 144,000 employees across Australia, it’s a must-read for anyone committed to workplace excellence.
Discover how workplace initiatives like Movember drive conversations about men’s health and wellbeing. Learn how organisations use creativity to raise awareness and foster a supportive culture. Explore inspiring success stories, tips for engaging teams, and the long-term impact of fostering health-positive workplaces. Join the movement to create lasting change for men’s health.
Australian workers have accumulated over 160 million days of untaken leave, a trend largely driven by increased workloads, financial concerns, and mental health struggles. This mounting leave liability poses challenges for both employees’ wellbeing and business budgets.
With burnout on the rise, some employers are starting to mandate leave to support mental health and manage long-term costs, raising questions about whether Australians may eventually be required to take leave for their own and their organisation’s benefit. For more details, read on.
Curious about how flexible working policies can enhance visibility and drive workplace inclusion? Jason Teoh delves into innovative approaches to workplace flexibility, encouraging leaders to redefine productivity and reimagine visibility beyond the usual office hours. If you’re looking for strategies to shape a flexible, inclusive work environment that truly values employees, don’t miss this insightful read.
Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology.
Regardless of whether efficiency tracking practices are right or wrong in a moral sense, a more fundamental question arises. Does increased surveillance and productivity measurement actually increase employee performance?
Curious about how to give your talent acquisition strategy a fresh edge? In our ATC2024 recap of Aurelio Tedesco’s insightful session on revitalising the TAS brand, we learnt Aurelio’s innovative approach is helping businesses redefine their employer branding, attract top talent, and stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. If you’re looking to energise your recruitment efforts and tap into the future of TA, this recap is a must-read!
This Week In Talent: Jamie talks all things leadership within the TA space, including talking career conversations, how (and when) to delegate and practical things that leaders can do to develop the confidence and skills in their team. Whether you’re new to leadership, a seasoned veteran or aspiring to lead one day – this TWIT is for you.
It might surprise you to know that in my first leadership role, I had no idea what I was doing.
Like many subject-matter experts (SMEs) promoted to leadership, I was thrown into a people management position without guidance. If you’re in a similar spot—whether new to leadership or a seasoned manager—this is for you. Let’s kick off some important conversations about developing your TA team.
Last week, we talked about career conversations for individuals looking to develop themselves. I want to highlight that this applies just as much to leaders. These conversations give insight into how to best support your team. Here’s a golden rule to remember: career conversations happen less frequently and focus on long-term goals, while development conversations should be a regular part of your management routine. They’re critical for helping team members build the skills necessary for their current roles.
Interestingly, sometimes it’s about focusing on what your team might need, even if they don’t ask for it. For instance, I’ve never had anyone tell me, “Jamie, I want to drive a data-driven culture in our organisation!”. That’s why as leaders, we need to actively steer conversations towards what the team doesn’t say.
Helping your team understand their craft includes teaching them to interpret recruiting data. Understanding the “why” behind metrics such as offer/acceptance rate, cost-per-hire, and sourcing channel effectiveness is crucial. This knowledge empowers them to measure ROI and speak confidently about the value TA brings to the business.
Earlier in my career, I wasn’t delegating as much as I could have. I’ve since realised that delegation, when done right, builds confidence in your team members. It gives them more responsibility and helps them grow into future leaders. As a leader, it also frees up time for you to focus on high-impact work.
When delegating, look for people with the right mix of willingness, capacity, and potential. This ensures they can take ownership, while you as a leader focus on the strategic direction of your team.
Another great strategy for building confidence and skills in established TA teams is getting them involved in cross-functional projects. Whether it’s DEIB, EVP, or organisational projects, cross-functional work increases their visibility, enhances communication skills, and gives them exposure to new ways of working. Refer to last week’s article for more ideas on projects.
While technical skills and industry knowledge are essential in TA, soft skills are equally important. Strong communication and negotiation skills are critical—not just for candidates but in interactions with hiring managers as well. A must-read on negotiation is Chris Voss’s “Never Split the Difference.” As a former hostage negotiator, Voss offers insights that can really make you reflect on how we approach difficult conversations in the workplace.
These are just a few ways you can develop your TA team, ensuring they grow in both confidence and competence. Leadership in TA isn’t just about hitting KPIs; it’s about building a high-performing team that can navigate challenges and grow together.
What strategies have you used to develop your team?
Give your team a chance to soak up the ATC2024 Expo and hopefully, they’ll come back to you with ideas. The tickets are $35+ GST and sessions are Monday PM and Tuesday AM. As a bonus, your team members who attend will get a chance to enter all the competitions and get the goodies – so it’s definitely a perk all round.
Leadership is a different game. Have a read of what Rebecca Houghton told ATC about her experience in making the jump to talent leadership.
LinkedIn Learning: Check out “Recruiting Foundations” and “How to Measure Effectiveness of Talent Acquisition.”
Again, there’s a few to share. Find what works for you.The easiest way to find these resources is to google them!
