Employer brand isn’t just what you say — it’s how candidates feel reading it. This TWIT shares a proven framework and prompt to create LinkedIn content that aligns with talent goals, builds credibility, and earns trust. Perfect for recruiters building their EVP voice with clarity and impact.
Recruiters aren’t facing a skills gap—they’re battling a workflow gap. This TWIT explores how well-crafted AI prompts can create time, reduce friction, and elevate recruiter impact across platforms. Featuring a proven outreach prompt from ProPrompt, it’s your shortcut to better connections, faster workflows, and smarter sourcing—without losing the human touch.
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.
This Week in Talent – Corporate Australia is made up of more than just employees. Temps, freelancers, contractors, consultants — we all play a part. But there’s still a lingering mindset that some contributions matter more than others, depending on employment status. This blog challenges that thinking. Because in a fast-changing world, value isn’t defined by employment status — it’s defined by impact. Whether you’re here for a project or the long haul, your work helps shape the organisation’s story. It’s time to drop the “us vs them” mentality and embrace a more inclusive way of working — where everyone belongs.
This Week in Talent – From recruitment to culture transformation, my career journey wasn’t linear—but it was intentional. Every pivot taught me something new. This post is for anyone who’s ever felt off-track but kept showing up. Spoiler: the real magic happens when plans fall apart and you decide to build something better.
This Week in Talent – If you look at a Venn diagram of the needs and drivers of Talent Leaders, Procurement Leaders, and Employee Relations, the overlap is surprisingly small, yet their alignment is critical to managing a successful contingent workforce. Talent focuses on speed and delivery, candidate experience, and securing the right skills. Procurement is driven by cost control, risk mitigation, and contract compliance. Employee Relations ensures adherence to labor laws, fair treatment, and risk management. Each function has its own priorities, but without collaboration, you risk inefficiencies, compliance issues, and missed opportunities. Carrie shares how a new approach achieved more with aligned goals and shared understanding.
This Week in Talent – In the final TWIT for March, Gary invites you to join the journey of transformation and personal development for career success. It’s time to have an honest conversation with ourselves – as Talent Leaders we need to evolve, or we might just go extinct (or not be as relevant – the less dramatic option!). We must never take for granted the role we as talent professionals all play in changing people’s lives and making their dreams a reality. AI has a place, but so does the right dose of human touch…now that’s the real magic!
This Week in Talent – In this week’s contribution, I’d like to share with you the vulnerable version of Gary. My hope is that for those who read this walk away inspired, educated, mindful and empowered to be vulnerable. Most importantly, I would want you to know that it’s OK to be selfish by mastering self-care before you provide care for others. In my own personal experience, one of life’s most valuable lessons has been the prioritisation of one’s health and wellbeing.
This Week in Talent : Gary reminds us that as Talent Leaders, we all play a crucial role in supporting Emerging Talent in choosing the right track! Of course, we hope they choose us as they strive to thrive. Gary shares with us why a holistic Early Career Strategy is essential and many other lessons he has learned along the way.
This Week in Talent: Great onboarding isn’t just a checklist, it’s an experience that sets the tone for success. Gary Park explores how to design an engaging, human-centred onboarding process that fosters connection, confidence, and culture from Day 1. Discover practical tips, best practices, and real-world insights to create moments that matter for your new hires. Read on and get in (loco)motion for a great onbording process!
Welcome Onboard!
That Don’t Impress Me Much
They say first impressions count—and when it comes to onboarding, they really do. Starting a new job is a disruptor: it’s the unknown, a shake-up of routine, and often leads to the classic “Have I made the right decision?” moment.
That’s why creating moments that matter for new team members should be the centre of your design thinking and in the execution of an impressionable on-boarding & induction experience.
Too often, onboarding is something done to new hires instead of designed with them in mind. The best programs leverage the experiences of existing team members—those who’ve been in their shoes and know what worked (and what didn’t). I’ve always treated my team as the SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) of their craft and given them a role in shaping onboarding, allowing them to collaborate with an innovation mindset. The unintended consequences of this, but also a blessing in disguise – is the pride, passion & personality that they have brought into the delivery of the experience.
Empowering my team to lead parts of the onboarding process—with clear guardrails—doesn’t just benefit new hires, it strengthens the team as a whole. The result?
✅ More engagement
✅ Higher morale
✅ Faster speed to competency
✅ A culture of ownership and pride
When I reflect on the most effective onboarding experiences I’ve designed and led, these key moments stand out:
Before Day 1: The Build-Up Matters
This lays the groundwork for engagement and connection. A sneak peak of what their first days and first week looks like can get them excited and reduce unknowns.
Day 1 & Beyond: Creating a Sense of Belonging
Pro tip: The best onboarding experiences aren’t just informative—they’re engaging, human, and intentionally designed to create moments that matter.
Tools & Resources – here are a few links to articles on best practice onboarding including some templates you may wish to leverage in mapping out your new team members experience & learning journey.
Creating A Positive Onboarding Experience: A Guide For Success
6 Tips for Creating a First-Class Onboarding Experience
The Best Employee Onboarding Experiences Ever
7 Ways to Deliver the Best Onboarding Experience for New Hires
Creating an exceptional onboarding journey for new employees
New Employee Onboarding And Induction Process Timeline
If you are like me & tend to model your approach based on what not to do….check out these clips for some inspiration – they are bound to get your creative juices flowing.
