Join Lauren and Craig as we chat with the 3 Senior Judges for the ITA's this week. Adam Walker, Gareth Flynn & Rachel Hill get down and dirty on what they are actually looking for and why submitting a nomination should be important to you, your business and the wider Talent industry. Thank you so much to our new sponsor Curious Thing for the supporting Tapod.
Oct 04, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Chris Long - ex-Manchester United Professional... guest at Posh & Beck's Wedding and Tech Stack Expert. Chris works with the biggest TA functions in Australia and he has some very strong opinions on the rise of Data and the fall of the ATS. If you're looking to build your Tech-Stack - get around Longy! And a big thanks to #itas2020 the Internal Talent Awards for being this month's sponsor....
Sep 27, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Join Lauren and Craig as we catch up friend, colleague and (hate to say it) victim of blatant racism - Esha Sharma. In this episode, we get to look first hand at how racism in the recruitment process is rife in the Australian market and how it affects us all. What's worse? Blatant or hidden discrimination? Whose responsibility? Hiring client or agency? There are a lot of questions, but what are the answers? We stand with Esha and we all need to help break the chains. And a big thanks to #itas202...
Sep 21, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 63
On TaPod this week, Lauren and Craig chat with Lyndall Strachan (Head of Employee Engagement at Nine). Lyndall originally joined the business to help coordinate a head Office relocation... throw in a major merger... and complete HR Tech Stack rebuild and COVID and you have one helluva year! And a big thanks to #itas2020 the Internal Talent Awards for being this month's sponsor.
Sep 20, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this week's episode, Lauren and Craig sit down with Stacey Kelly (TA Manager at Deakin University). Stacey is a brilliant TA Leader and we learn all about the changes in the Tertiary sector during 2020 and about her other love... dancing Put on your leotard and join us. And a big thanks to #itas2020 the Internal Talent Awards for being this month's sponsor.
Sep 13, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Join Lauren and Craig as they sitdown with Cholena Orr - Product Owner- Supporting You With Your Career @ ANZ. We talk Grad Recruitment at ANZ Bank in these crazy times & trying to educate your 24-year-old son on the magic of the Xanadu Soundtrack. And a BIG Thanks to our friends at Smart Recruiters for their support this month - you guys Rock!
Sep 06, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 60
This week Lauren & Craig hang out with ourselves... that's right just the 2 of us! We are really excited to talk to you in detail about the ITA's (Internal Talent Awards). It an Awards night for the industry & by the industry. Get around it! And a BIG Thanks to our friends at Smart Recruiters for their support this month - you guys Rock!
Aug 30, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Join Lauren and Craig as they catch-up with Rich Lewis-Jones - HR Tech geek & part-time vegan... It's been a year since our last chat and Smart Recruiters has experienced massive change. Learn about their 'Anti-Racism' stance and new platform capabilities as well as their ever-expanding tech marketplace. And thanks again for Smart Recruiters ongoing support! Enjoy!
Aug 27, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Paul Dossis - National Recruitment Manager (Road Services) at Downer. With 56k plus employees and Hiring Managers placing employee success firmly in the lap of the TA team, the crew at Downer revamped the process to improve success. How did they do it? Listen in to find out! And a BIG Thanks to our friends at Smart Recruiters for their support this month - you guys Rock!...
Aug 23, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Join Lauren and Craig as we catch up with the most inspiring and engaging guest Christine Ross - Aboriginal Employment Specialist. In this episode, we talk about Indigenous employment and the cultural significance of the recruitment process, as well as BLM and the spotlight on indigenous issues. Christine is passionate and dedicated and this episode touches the core of what we face as a community. And a massive thank you to Smart Recruiters for their support this month....
Aug 16, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 56
While Laurens' away... Craig will play. Joel Cheesman jumps into the co-hosting chair all the way from the USA (The Chad & Cheese Podcast) We talk loads about Tech, CX & Tik Tok, but best of all I'm allowed to go with as many sound effects as I want... and you won't be disappointed. The first of hopefully many 'crossovers' we throw the keys in the bowl and see what happens! Thanks so much to our brilliant sponsor Smart Recruiters Have fun... we did!...
Aug 09, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this week's episode, Lauren and Craig sit down with the insightful Rachel Hill (Consultant to HR & TA & HRTechxpert). Rachel gives some amazing commentary on the state of the industry and your 'Techstack'. And she started off with a Geography degree... go figure. And a massive thank you to Smart Recruiters for their support this month.
Aug 02, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week Lauren and Craig sit down with industry legend - Kevin Wheeler. Kev is a 'Recruitment Futurist' and recently wrote an article predicting the possible and permanent demise of the Internal Recruitment function. We get down to the 'nitty-gritty' of what Kev's real thoughts are and explore possible future scenarios. If your long-term career is Talent Acquisition... then this is must-listen stuff. With many thanks to this month's brilliant sponsor Oncore Services...
Jul 26, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Join Lauren and Craig as we catch up with the most brilliant, passionate and engaging champion of Allyship and Anti-Racism - Abi Adamson. In this episode, we get to tackle topics most people just don't talk about. It's confronting and will make every one of you stop... check yourself and look through an entirely different lens. We can't wait to catch up with Abi next year and promise to stand with her and every other person in their fight for equality Thanks again to our amazing support from Onc...
Jul 19, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Join Lauren and Craig as they sit down with Andrea Kirby (Director and Owner of Recruitment Events, #RecFest, RL-100 and Reconverse here in Australia). Andrea talks about the sh*tfest that 2020 has become and speaking of fests... Look out for the big announcement regarding our own Recfest! Thanks as always to our brilliant sponsor Oncore Services
Jul 12, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 51
In this week's episode, Lauren and Craig speak with the ever-eloquent and insightful Hung Lee. Hung talks about the changing status of Culture Fit & Candidate Experience and we get a chance to reflect on the Brainfood Marathon. This man really... I mean really... knows his stuff. Have a listen... And thanks to our brilliant sponsors Oncore Services
Jul 05, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Join Lauren and Craig as we chat with a real 'ensemble' cast this week. The team of Dean Tulloch - Director Client Services at Manpower Solutions... Martin Richardson - Director Corvis Legal and ZiChuan Lim from Tempecsal Consulting bring us their take on the relationship between TEaM and Procurement. Poor old Zi goes missing due to dodgy tech about 10 minutes in and we battle on without him. Thanks again to our amazing support from Oncore Services If you hate Procurement as much as Lauren... yo...
Jun 28, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Join Lauren and Craig as they catch up with Damian Bridge - CEO of Oncore Services ... Learn how Oncore Services (current sponsor of TaPod) works and how important being Contingent Ready out of COVID really is... are you ready?
Jun 23, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Kelly Quirk - Founder & former Group CEO of Harrier Talent Solutions. Kelly is passionate about Gender parity at Board Level and has some very considered views on the current state of corporate leadership. Tune in and enjoy. Thanks to our sponsors Oncore Services - Experts in Contractor Payroll & Management
Jun 21, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Join Lauren and Craig as they sit down with Suzanne Doyle (Talent Leader & Consultant - TQ Solutions) & Brenton Henderson (Founder & ED of Oncore Services) to talk everything Contingent. Out of COVID you NEED to be Contingent ready (if you're not already), so before listening, download the Contractor Insights Report and get ready get ready for some great learnings....
Jun 14, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Join Lauren and Craig as we chat with Jo Vohland... the Swiss Army Knife of Talent and GM of ATC Events & Media. Imagine having to transform the largest conference of its type in the Southern Hemisphere from face-to-face to digital. And wait until you get a load of Jo's first career choice. Get around it! This episode is proudly sponsored by Oncore Services - Contractor Payroll and Management.
Jun 08, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Gareth Flynn - MD at TQ Solutions. Gareth and his TEAM are changing the way we look at TA forever & helping businesses evolve their Talent function for the future of work. We also find out a little more about Gareth... from his beginnings in his Dad's Corner Shop to Ultra-Trail Mountain Running (yes you read that right...). Gareth is extremely informative and bloody entertaining... Enjoy! This episode is proudly sponsored by On...
May 31, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Join Lauren and Craig as they catch up with Tracy Quinn (Global Talent Acquisition Lead - Recruiter Capability & Engagement for Mondelez International ). Tracey works with one of the largest snack food companies in the world - (Cadbury, Toblerone, Oreo, Ritz Crackers... the list goes on... nom nom nom...). She's just published a White Paper - Behavioural Interviewing - Now, New, Next... with Anna Thomas, Jane Bianchini & Andrea Kirby (with support from Thomas International, Alcami Intera...
May 24, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Stan Rolfe -all the way from WA!. Stan has a fascinating background from working in Hospo to TA and now Training & Recruitment in the Aged Care & Child Care Industries Stan is extremely informative and bloody entertaining... Enjoy!
May 17, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this week's episode, Lauren and Craig sit down with the brilliant Rebecca Houghton (Coach, Facilitator & Advisor to HR & TA). If you listen to just one episode of Tapod this is the one for you. Rebecca talks about totally re-imaging the talent function and it's absorbing! Please have a listen.
May 10, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Join Lauren and Craig as they Chat with Matt Pontin in NZ. Matt has been seconded to set up an emergency response Covid TA project in Auckland. It's a fascinating discussion. Imagine having to set up a remote TA team from scratch with no existing ATS or Tech Stack, to recruit over 350 professionals within 2 weeks in a sector notoriously candidate skinny! Listen on...
May 03, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Join Lauren and Craig as they finally leap into the 'Dark Side', with an absorbing chat with Jason Darbyshire - CEO of Charterhouse Partnership... yes an Agency. Jason shares his experience in the Covid world and how his perception has changed about working from home... Join us!
Apr 26, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Bec Powell - a true leader in the Australian TA Function Bec talks us through her own Covid19 'loss of employment' experience and the amazing launch of 'Jobs for Australia' Bec is extremely informative and bloody entertaining... Enjoy! Oh... and don;t forget to hang on for the deleted scenes!
Apr 19, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Join Lauren and Craig as they catch up with Kristen Graham (Co-Founder of Video My Job). Kristen is one of our absolute favs and has wonderful insights into how Video can improve your TA function... Just don't leave your dog with her!... please have a listen.
Apr 07, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Join Lauren and Craig as they sit down with Mike Beeley - CEO at Lightbox Communications. This is one of the most fascinating interviews Tapod has had the privilege of conducting... From quoting Churchill... to understanding EVP in the current climate... to understanding that 'creativity is the Art of disguising your source'... this one has it all!
Apr 05, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 36