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TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition.

Join hosts - Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson as we explore the wonderful and wacky world of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment. We speak with TA Legends, Thought Leaders & Industry suppliers. We explore challenges, changes & confusion in a world that is crying out for a voice. We aim to be informative... a little controversial... with a side of fun. Join us... won't you?
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Episodes

Episode 155 - How to get Diversity & Inclusion right - with BHP

In this week's episode, we catch up with the winners of the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion ITA 2021, Peter Szilagyi - Strategic Sourcing Lead & Karly George - Principal Candidate Engagement & Recruitment Branding from BHP. When you set yourself ambitious diversity targets how do you succeed? How do you attract women into mining? Where do you reach Indigenous candidates? All questions and others are answered as we are ably supported by award sponsor Dudley Levell from Criteria Co...

Jun 12, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 155

Episode 154 - Nadine O'Regan... Recruiters It's Gonna Get Bumpy!

After a period of unrivalled demand for workers globally - what's next? It may shock you but data coming from the USA & Europe - as well as evidence quickly mounting locally - it looks like we are in for some BIG changes. Nadine O'Regan - GM @ TQ Solutions joins TaPod to discuss the shifting recruitment market and what we can do about it... It's controversial, but you better be ready. Thanks so much to VideoMyJob for your support.

Jun 05, 202248 minSeason 4Ep. 154

Episode 153 - Atlassian - we get inside the Global Juggernaut with André Gordenstein

This week on TaPod we sit down with Senior Recruiting Manager APAC @Atlassian André Gordenstein. We learn all about Atlassian's recruitment strategy and the lofty goals they have set themselves over the next few years... imagine taking your workforce from 7,000 to 25,000. It's easy to see why Atlassian is a destination workplace! Thanks to Oncore Services for your continued support.

May 29, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 153

Episode 152 - TA should know what Contractors want!

In this special episode of TaPod, Oncore Services (our brilliant sponsor) allowed us to speak with one of their long-term and highly respected contractors - Matt Pepper. Find out what motivates the contingent workforce and how you can best engage. We also get to understand the benefits of partnering with a Contractor Management company like Oncore Services

May 26, 202222 minSeason 4Ep. 152

Episode 151 - Jamie Holder talks 'Candidate Ghosting' What a pain in the A$*e!

This week we begin our 'Bring a TA to work day' series. First cab off the rank is the brilliant and very funny Jamie Holder from Probe Group. And the topic... Candidate Ghosting. It's the 'new' pandemic coursing through our industry. We are all used to the occasional candidate 'going missing' during the process, but it's happening more & more - even after an employment contract has been signed. Hey... you are not alone... the pain is real, but we may have a couple of tips to minimise the dam...

May 22, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 151

Episode 150 - The incomparable Hung Lee joins us for the BIG 150!

On today's milestone episode we talk Talent with Hung Lee - one of the greatest global minds in Talent Acquisition & Recruitment. Hung has a unique and progressive way of viewing the world and you can count on some absolute gems in this little chat! Thank's to Oncore Services for your continued support.

May 15, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 150

Episode 149 - What's your plan for Candidate Shortages? We may have a Solution...

This week on TaPod we speak with the amazing Julie Harbert & Paul Martin from Monash Talent. Have you considered student talent as part of your recruitment strategy? From 12 week internships to part-time employees and beyond. You can secure talent before the large 'Grad Programs' take hold and build your business for success. At TaPod we have just hired through this strategy and suggest you look at it too! Thanks to Oncore for your support...

May 08, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 140

Episode 148 - Internal Mobility & 'Sprint Learning' @Energy Australia

This week on TaPod we catch up with Vanessa Hofman - Talent Acquisition Lead @Energy Australia. Let's face it - everyone is struggling to hire and retain staff, so how do we get ahead of the game? At Energy Australia, 65% of roles are filled via internal mobility - impressed? You should be! Thanks to Oncore Services for your support

May 01, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 148

Episode 147 - What's the deal with Deel?

We sit down with Bevan Stephenson from our sponsor Deel to understand more about what they do and how they can help... You can hire anyone in a new country in minutes and automate onboarding, payroll, and compliance... something to think about in the brave new world of work!

Apr 27, 202221 minSeason 4Ep. 147

Episode 146 - LinkedIn... Content, Profiles & straight up Identity Theft!

This week on Tapod we catch up with Linkedin Trainer and Profile Writer - Karen Tisdell. On one of our most enjoyable interviews ever, we delve into the seedy under bottom (maybe a slight exaggeration) of the professional network and all that it holds. We even uncover an alarming case of identity theft. It's a roller coaster of fun and information. Craig definitely learned a few things... and was humiliated along the way. Just remember 'Clarity trumps Cleverness.' Thanks to Deel for supporting u...

Apr 25, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 146

Episode 145 - How Canva does Candidate Experience...

In today's little treat we speak with Harriet Templer - Senior Recruitment Manager @Canva and Ella Hamilton - CEO at @Pirkx Australia. Canva recently won the Excellence in Candidate Experience gong at the ITAs. For them, it's all about creating 'peak moments' for candidates to bring them along the journey. Want to know how they do it? Have a listen... Thanks to Deel for your support

Apr 18, 202229 minSeason 4Ep. 145

Episode 144 - Onboarding Done Right!

This week on TaPod we speak with Edan Haddock - Senior Manager @Flybuys - Winner of Excellence in Onboarding at the 2021 ITAs and Richard Gregory - Enterprise Manager at @Flare. Want to know about Onboarding? You should... 25% of candidates leave during the Onboarding phase... that's right 25%! Learn how to improve that... Thanks to Deel for your support

Apr 18, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 144

Episode 143 - Bas van de Haterd - Professional Snoop & Dutch Master

We've wanted to get Bas on Tapod for ages - Why? Because he's a legend and calls it like it is. Bas recently spoke at Talentpalooza and his topic 'Doing Good by Hiring Better' was brilliant. He's radical, forthright and passionate. Have a listen. Thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode.

Apr 10, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 143

Episode 142 - Once you get them into your business - how do you keep them?

This week on TaPod we catch up with Conor Donoghue - Director of TA & EB at Zip. FinTech and particularly Online Commerce has been going 'gangbusters' and the need for more headcount has never been stronger... So you need to attract & retain and it's bloody hard! Let's find out how they do it at Zip.

Apr 03, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 142

Episode 141 - David Creelman talks Application Abandonment.

Online Shopping Carts get it right, so why can't TA? This week on TaPod we speak with David Creelman - Global TA Strategist and CEO of Creelman Research. So when you jump on an online store checkout is easy... couple of clicks and you're on your way... So why do we make it so hard for Candidates to apply for roles? Did you know that 95% of Candidates who click on a job ad don't complete the application? Isn't it time we fixed this problem?

Mar 27, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 141

Episode 140 - We Talk Tech with Trang, Derek & Adam

On TaPod - We Talk Talent what do you get when you mix Government, an Enterprise Veterinarian business and Australia's next #Tech Unicorn?... One of the most interesting chats' we've had in a long time that's for sure! We catch up with Trang Nguyen from the #DepartmentofJusticeAndCommunitySafety (Winners of the #ExcellenceinInnovation #ITA ), Derek Del Simone from #VetPartners , (Winners of the #BestTechStack #ITA ) and Adam Malski from Reejig to talk TECH in your #TAFunction . Lauren Sharp #rec...

Mar 20, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 140

Episode 138 - Hands Up if you're doing Employer Branding well... Didn't think so...

This week on TaPod we are joined by Kara McLeod - Regional Employer Branding (Asia Pac) @Allianz and Marion Robinson - Chief Growth Officer @PageUpPeople to discuss Employer Branding. Allianz took home the Gold in the 'Excellence in Employer Branding' category of the ITAs and Kara shares all her secrets right here...

Mar 13, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 138

Episode 136 - Bill Boorman Returns to talk 'Extreme Networking'

This week on TaPod we welcome back an old friend. Bill Boorman has spent the pandemic out of the spotlight. For the last 2 years, he has worked tirelessly with homeless communities to provide better lives. Initially sceptical of the 'Man in the Hat', Bill was accepted as a trusted friend. In his own words, it was 'Extreme Networking' and it is this skill that will make you a better recruiter. Thanks to Globalization Partners for your support during February....

Feb 27, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 136

Episode 135 - Michael Dobbie - Paralympian - on what Businesses can do to Close the Disability Employment Gap

This week on Tapod we speak with one of our favourites Michael Dobbie Paralympian & Senior Manager - Integrated Infrastructure - Accessibility Lead - PwC Australia. Michael recently co-authored 'What Businesses can do to Close the Disability Employment Gap' with Julie McKay and we get right into the nitty-gritty. Thanks to Globalization Partners for your ongoing support.

Feb 20, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 135

Episode 134 - We talk Globalization Partners... Are you ready?

On our very special mid-week episode we catch up with Craig Goldblatt - VP Partners & Alliances @Globalization Partners our sponsor for the month of February. If you want to make it easier to expand your workforce globally here is a ripping place to start.

Feb 16, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 134

Episode 133 - Canva wins Enterprise Talent Team of the Year! with Amy Schultz & Rich Lewis-Jones

Canva was named Enterprise Talent Team of the Year at the 2021 Internal Talent Awards. We catch up with our great friend Amy Schultz as we learn what it takes to be the best Talent Team in the land. Joining us is Rich Lewis-Jones from Smart Recruiters - ITAs Major Sponsor and Award Sponsor. At Canva it's all about 'Enjoying what you do & who you do it with' and this is more than evident in this fantastic team! A big thanks to Globalization Partners for supporting this month....

Feb 13, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 133

Episode 132 - Pam Stroud - Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year with Gareth Flynn

She's done it! Pam Stroud from REA Group was named Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year at the 2021 Internal Talent Awards. Joining the TaPod Team for this episode is Gareth Flynn - MD @ TQ Solutions (Event Partner & Award Sponsor). We deep-dive into leadership, the importance of culture and what's next for Pam and the Team. It's must-listen stuff! A big thanks to Globalization Partners for supporting this month.

Feb 13, 202226 minSeason 4Ep. 132

Episode 131 - Jo Barr Head of Talent @ Cotton On - How are we going to deal with 2022?

In this episode, we sit down with Cotton On Group - Head of Talent - Jo Barr. Jo walks us through fear-based recruitment in 2022 and how to write our own playbook... and the first step? HAVE FUN! Speaking of fun we have heaps of it with Jo come and join us! Thanks so much to Globalization Partners for supporting us for this month.

Feb 06, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 131

Episode 130 - Crystal Balling 2022 with Kevin Wheeler

He's the world-famous 'Recruitment Futurist' so who better than to kick off 2022 with Kevin Wheeler and his predictions for our industry? Some are obvious, some obscure, but it's essential you're prepared - are you? Thanks to Globalization Partners for supporting our podcast.

Jan 23, 202256 minSeason 4Ep. 130

Episode 129 - Andrea & Jo - It's Christmas at TaPod

This week we are joined by industry icons Andrea Kirby & Jo Vohland. We talk Talent and have a 'grand old time.' It's always a healthy mix of fun and little nuggets of gold with these two. Join us to see out the crazy year that was 2021.

Dec 18, 202152 minSeason 3Ep. 129

Episode 128 - Damian Bridge - The State of Contracting in Australia.

This week on TaPod we speak with long time supporter Damian Bridge - CEO of Oncore Services . These guys know the Contracting market so it's very opportune that we get to speak with them about the 2021 State of Contracting Report. What do Contractors want and how can you secure the best talent out there? Better have a listen or risk being left behind. Thanks to the Internal Talent Awards for your support. Get your tickets now!...

Dec 12, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 128

Episode 127 - It's Canatralia! - Where The Recruitment Flex meets TaPod. The crossover of 2021... enjoy!

This week TaPod catch up with Serge Boudreau & Shelley Billinghurst from ' The Recruitment Flex ' - Canada's leading recruitment & TA podcast. It's fun, provocative and informative... and if the swear jar was in operation we would have been able to fund an overseas jaunt... 56 minutes of fun you'd be mad to miss out on! Thanks to the ITAs for your support.

Dec 05, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 127

Episode 126 - What's Happening at Alcami Interactive?

In this week's special episode we sit down with Jane Bianchini - Founder & CEO of Alcami Interactive. It's been a helluva year for the business and you get to hear it all here. Including how the solution reduces candidate bias and aids diversity & inclusion. Please give it a listen.

Nov 28, 202130 minSeason 3Ep. 126
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