Tag: leadership
- 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.
- 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
Say goodbye to the unsustainable 'doing more with less' mindset in 2025. Discover practical strategies for talent leaders to prioritise, empower teams, and achieve sustainable success while fostering innovation and well-being. Want to know more? Read on.
- Kevin Wheeler
Kevin Wheeler, Talent Futurist tells us the story of Amelia Grant, a talent acquisition leader, who revamped her recruitment process to tackle the rise of AI-generated applications. Learn innovative strategies to ensure candidate authenticity, from AI-resistant application questions to real-time skill assessments and behavioral interviews with a twist. A must-read for modern recruiters navigating the age of AI.
- Jenna Molan
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.
This Week in Talent: Explore the week in talent with insights on navigating hiring challenges, fostering collaboration with managers, and the evolving role of talent facilitators. Plus, men's health in the workplace, and the countdown to Christmas!
This Week In Talent: Adam Avci, Talent Lead at MYOB, joins us as the TWIT editor for November and he starts by sharing outcomes of a recent team offsite. He also talks about squiggly careers and the importance of internal mobility. Want to get squiggly? Read on.
- Jamie Holder
This Week in Talent: Jamie Holder rounds out her stint in the TWIT-seat by putting the focus firmly on you. Yes, Talent Leaders, we’re looking at you. Jamie highlights the need to make time in your week (schedule it) for reflection, learn to prioritise and delegate both for yourself and to empower your team to succeed. She reminds us of the importance of not taking on other people’s responsibilities and keeping an eye to the future. How can we do all this? Well, read on and find out.
- Jamie Holder
This Week in Talent: ATC2024 has come and gone, and Jamie Holder is wrapping things up for us while it's still fresh in our minds. From the rise of AI in recruitment to Kevin Wheeler’s provocative predictions, there’s plenty to dive into. Spoiler: AI isn’t here to replace you, but it will make you better—if you embrace it. Want to revolutionise your hiring process? Skills-based hiring, predictive analytics, and personalisation are where it’s at. Plus, some serious fangirling over Kevin. If you missed ATC2024, don’t worry—this recap will get you up to speed.
- Jamie Holder
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.
