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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 215 - Recruitment at Movember & Men's Health... It's Important

This week on Tapod we catch up with Stephanie Beer - Global Talent Lead at Movember. We discuss what recruitment is like at a NFP and the importance of Men's Health. Lauren reveals her disdain for moustaches and why her Tinder profile shuts down in the 11th month each year. Thanks to Jobadder for your support

Apr 30, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 215

Episode 214 - Weekly News with The Scoop

Get ready for your weekly TA & Recruitment News in a 15-minute hit with the team from TaPod. This week we look at IT hiring ramping up at Brennan IT - that's right RAMPING UP! LinkedIn announces the Top Companies for Career Growth in Australia, we look at Unpaid Entitlements at a major Bank, a Recruitment Agency finds themselves in hot water at VCAT, Lauren takes us on a trip to Pity City, Recruiters are rapped on the knuckles for posting 'Ghost Jobs' and NZ pump up the pay rates! It's news,...

Apr 25, 202311 minSeason 5Ep. 214

Episode 213 Slow Market & We Start Treating Our Recruiters Like SH*T... Again...

This week on Tapod we catch up with not 1... but 2 legends - Denise Pereira & Matt Woodard. The recent slowdown in the market - particularly Tech has been tough. Many of our friends have found themselves made redundant & guess what? Candidate Experience suffers. Listen to just what is going on in our sector. From ghosting... to demands for degrees... to outright rudeness. We discuss the pros & cons of moving from tech and even leaving the industry altogether, While Lauren aims to lif...

Apr 23, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 213

Episode 212 - Weekly News with The Scoop

This week on TheScoop we cover all manner of News... COVID rules still strong in NZ... Ethnic Execs Discriminated against in Recruitment processes... Twitter Workforce has reduced by a whooping 80%... We Look at the Future of Recruitment and ask the question Has the Greatest Job Market in History Ended? Lauren makes a noise we've never heard before and we talk ChatGPT, and Remote work. It's 15 minutes of news to sort out your week...

Apr 18, 202315 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Episode 211 - Grad Recruitment at Suncorp... It's Different

This week on Tapod we sit down with Kelly Pfeffer – Graduate Talent Lead at Suncorp. The Grad market has always been a competitive minefield and coming out of COVID all of the BIG players are scrambling for talent like never before. So how do you compete? Kelly gives us insights into Suncorp’s strategy including changing the time of year for hiring, looking internal for mobility and hiring for potential. It’s a great look ‘under the hood’ at a business doing things right. Thanks to the Internal ...

Apr 16, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Episode 210 - Weekly News With The Scoop

Hot off the Press this week on TheScoop we look at how McDonalds sent 5000 staff home before firing them remotely... one of the biggest job ad F*&kups in recent memory... Meta 'warehousing' talent... Who let the Dogs out?... Equidi smashing it on the World Stage... and much, much more!

Apr 11, 202314 minSeason 5Ep. 210

Episode 209 - Building a TAlent Function for the Future...

This week on TaPod we speak with Stephen Chan, Director of Talent at NCS Next (formally Arq). Given the disruption in the Tech Talent market, Steve explains the need to plan for the next wave of hiring whilst retaining the employees already in your business, outlining some of the brilliant initiatives in place at NCS Next. Lauren gets to talk about her obsession with her new bullhorn - riveting stuff! Thanks to the Internal Talent Awards (nominations are open) for your support....

Apr 09, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 209

Episode 208 - Weekly News with The Scoop

This week on The Scoop we look at recent Government announcements both at home and abroad affecting the way we recruit and retain. We argue over the legitimacy of ChatGPT (it's a ripper!)... and Lauren reveals her survey results about Craig's new career. All that and more in your weekly recruitment and TA news. Take note people...

Apr 04, 202315 minSeason 5Ep. 208

Episode 207 - Just how Mature is your Talent Function?

This week on TaPod we are joined by industry legend Gareth Flynn - MD at TQ Solutions. We talk Talent Maturity Model version 3.0, designed for senior HR/Talent professionals to baseline (and via TQ, benchmark) the maturity of their organisation’s People & Talent function through the lens of ‘Mindset’ and ‘Enablement’. Are you a proactive or reactive function? Have you made adequate investment in technology? It's a fascinating discussion and you have the ability to take the diagnostic for you...

Apr 02, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 207

Episode 206 - Weekly News with The Scoop

This week on The Scoop, the team from Tapod talk layoffs at Accenture and Disney (no longer the Happiest Place on Earth for some). We discuss Union news relevant to TA and will AI replace the Sourcing function completely? Canva opens an Office that we would ALL love to work at, Jobadder gets more funding from Seek & the ITAs2023 submissions open! It's news served to you in a bite-sized consumable chunk... take notes people!

Mar 28, 202311 minSeason 5Ep. 206

Episode 205 - From Talent Acquisition to Talent Advisory...

This week on TaPod we sit down with the Dynamic Duo of Talent Advisory - Trevor Vas & Simon Townsend from TCS - Traits, Competencies & Skills. The value of talent advisory has never been questioned, but how do you go about transforming your own team? Where do you start and what's the strategy? Simon and Trevor have all the answers and for those of you affected by the recent upheaval in our industry... help is at hand. Have a listen... Thanks to CXC for your continued support....

Mar 26, 202338 minSeason 5Ep. 205

Episode 204 - CXC & Medibank Discuss Recruiter on Demand

Today on Tapod we sit down with this month's sponsor Vicki Carolan from CXC Global to discuss Talent Solutions and Recruiter on Demand. It's always brilliant when a sponsor brings a client in to share successes and Kelly O'Connor from Medibank is a big advocate! The solution sees CXC embed a talent partner or team of partners, when and where required, to assist clients during peak recruitment periods, project-based work, strategic sourcing services or to establish an internal contingent sourcing...

Mar 23, 202327 minSeason 5Ep. 204

Episode 203 - Weekly News with The Scoop

This week on The Scoop, the Tapod crew explores what's making news in TA. From ChatGPT4 to Indigenous Recruitment to Gender Diversity and the 4-day work week. It's news presented just for you!

Mar 21, 202310 minSeason 5Ep. 203

Episode 202 - TA Redundancies... How Can We Help?

This week on TaPod we catch up with the amazing Quila Cervelli - Employer Brand & DE&I Manager at Sportsbet. Over recent weeks the TA landscape has changed globally and we have not been immune to it locally, especially in the Tech Sector. Many of our friends have been impacted and Quila suggested we scrap our scheduled topic of Employer Branding to focus on exactly what's happening and how we can help our friends. If you are impacted we're here to help... and so is the entire TaPod Commu...

Mar 19, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 202

Episode 201 - Welcome to The Scoop!

At TaPod we've been working on this for months and today is launch day! Welcome to The Scoop - your weekly news podcast bringing you the headlines in the world of Internal Recruitment. This week we talk layoffs and new opportunities. Who sits on top of the Global Work/Life Balance index? And should Lauren return to her cabin crew glory days? The Scoop will drop weekly with hard-hitting journalism (perception is reality people) and insights into the industry we all call home. If you hear of anyth...

Mar 15, 20238 minSeason 5Ep. 201

Episode 200 - Happy 200th - With the Meet Up Crew!

This week on TaPod we reach a massive milestone for us - our 200th Episode! With over 570k downloads and listened to in over 100 countries we are forever grateful to everyone who has been involved. To celebrate with us we catch up with Caitlin Fairchild - Co-Founder at Melbourne Recruitment Meet Up and Pam Stevenson - Co-Founder at Sydney Talent Meet Up. It's 45 minutes of laughs and knowledge and really shines a light on how important the Meet-Up environment is to our sector. Thanks to CXC for ...

Mar 12, 202347 minSeason 5Ep. 200

Episode 199 - Crossing the Divide between Tech & Talent with Melissa Crawford

This week on Tapod we catch up with the brilliant Melissa Crawford - Future of Work Expert from Tech With Heart. If you want achievements... check this out! Melissa was named 2022 HRNZ HR Person of the Year as well as their leadership award. To top that all of she was recently named on the 2023 HRD Hotlist! Is your current tech funneling candidates out of the process instead of bringing them through and what the hell is Deep Fake? All this and more is covered in this fascinating episode! Thanks ...

Mar 05, 202334 minSeason 5Ep. 199

Episode 198 - Chat GPT - The Idiot's Guide for Recruitment & TA with Hung Lee

This week on TaPod we catch up with Industry Legend and our friend Hung Lee to Chat GPT (see what I did there?). We’ve all heard about it… many of us have used it… but do we bloody understand It? You can count on Hung to get right into the nitty gritty and you’ll leave this episode with a sense of wonder or cynicism… or both. Have a listen… learn a bit and laugh a bit… We did. Thanks to G-P for your support.

Feb 26, 202352 minSeason 5Ep. 198

Episode 197 - Blip, Correction, or Disaster? Let's talk Employment Market with G-P

There's a definite global shift in the employment market. Yes, the spotlight is on Tech, but what other sectors are impacted? And did you know that 49 countries are offering 'Digital Nomad Visas?' Fancy working in Bali anyone? These are just some of the areas Tapod covers in this special episode with Craig Goldblatt - VP Partners & Alliances @G-P. It's a great listen!

Feb 21, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 197

Episode 196 - Employment is a Relationship... Not a Transaction.

This week on TaPod we speak with the brilliant Meqa Smith - Status Quo Challenger, Talent Attraction & Engagement Strategist, Talent Experience Advocate, Advisor, Consultant & Speaker @The Unforgettable Agency. Meqa is all about improving the way we engage with Talent, working better with C-Suite & HR and really challenging the way we think. An amazingly clever professional shares their skills with us at TaPod HQ - what could be better?

Feb 19, 202339 minSeason 5Ep. 196

Episode 195 - Where have all the TA Jobs gone?

This week on TaPod we get to speak with the amazing Jess Gibson-Jones - ANZ & Global Talent Sourcing Leader @Toll Group. Jess is one of the most brilliant minds in our Industry and a ripping human to boot! Hand-in-hand with the global tech correction, some in the TA space are suffering and we talk to Jess about the implications and possible solutions. It's 'must-listen' stuff and gives great insights into the market and the future role of TA. Thanks to G-P for your support.

Feb 12, 202340 minSeason 5Ep. 195

Episode 194 - Disability Employment - Just how are we performing?

In this week's TaPod, we catch up with Fiona Kalaf - GM - Projects and Michael Dobbie-Bridges - Strategic Advisor - Disability at APM. APM recently released their annual Disability Diversity and Inclusivity Index of Australian Workplaces and found that 58% of Australian workers with disability often feel anxious about disclosing their disability with employers. The stats are very interesting and we take a real deep dive. It's a topic we all need to understand and take action on. Have a listen. T...

Feb 05, 202347 minSeason 5Ep. 194

Episode - 193 - Building Out a Bloody Great Sourcing Function

Welcome Back! This week on TaPod we catch up with the brilliant Denise Pereira - Certified Sourcing Leader, Coach & Mentor @Torri. Just imagine if you were given free rein to develop and implement a sourcing function from scratch... what would it look like? No need to answer - we got Denise for that! A cracking episode to kick off the new season, where we congratulate Denise on her wedding engagement and Lauren creates a new word... 'fluck'. It makes sense when you listen. Thanks the G-P for...

Jan 29, 202340 minSeason 5Ep. 193

Episode 192 - 2022 - It's a Wrap... And 2023 What's Next?

For the final time in 2022 Tapod brings you insights into a turbulent (and that's putting it nicely) year and what to expect in 2023. Our guests are industry living legends Jo Vohland & Edan Haddock. We reflect on another crazy 12 months where the TA industry has ridden more bumps than a rodeo clown, and look forward to a 2023 that is about as predictable as the Melbourne weather. Join us as we close out the year with some real laughs and some absolute pearls of wisdom. Thanks to the ITAs fo...

Dec 18, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 192

Episode 191 - WTF is Web3? And what are the implications for Recruitment?

On TaPod we tackle the big issues and today we sit down with one of our favs - Pavi Iyer, Global Talent Leader at Liven to discuss Web3. I thought it was part of a Spiderman Trilogy, but apparently not. Web3 is not coming... it is here and it will change the way we live with technology. 'Great.' I hear you say... 'I'm only just catching up with Web2.' Well hold on to your hats and open yourself up for a reality check... because here comes the new frontier...

Dec 11, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 191

Episode 190 - GP Major Sponsors at ATC

In this episode, TaPod sits down with Craig Goldblatt from GP (formally Globalization Partners) to talk 'new ways of working' and their partnership with ATC. we love talking to Craig and we hope you love listening...

Dec 08, 202214 minSeason 4Ep. 190

Episode 189 - Drilling Down on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In a TaPod first, Craig gets 'parked' for a week as Nat Flynn - Founder of Equity - joins Lauren to tackle DE&I with the brilliant Bedi Othow. Nothing on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion spectrum is safe, as the team call-out unacceptable behaviour and offers lived experience with meaningful solutions to improving the workplace and recruitment process. As Bedi, so eloquently puts it... 'And just like that... we can solve the world.' It starts by listening. Thanks to equidi for your supp...

Dec 04, 202252 minSeason 4Ep. 189

Episode 188 - Rebuilding the Talent Function from the Ground Up...

Not all superheroes wear capes and Natalie Firth falls slap-bang into that mold. TaPod had the privilege of spending some time with Nat to learn what it's like to rebuild a Talent Function from the ground up. When she arrived at Envato, it was a blank canvas and with the support of her 'c-suite' Nat set about reinvigorating and reimagining Envato's Talent Strategy and the results are nothing short of brilliant. So, if Talent - where you live - is tired, check out what Nat's got to say. We're sur...

Nov 27, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 188

Episode 187 - Equidi Wins the ATC Innovation Lab!

Tapod sits down with Natalie Flynn - Founder of Equidi and winner of the Innovation Lab at the Australian Talent Conference & Paula Croeser - Client Solutions Director at Hays RPO. Nat blew the audience away with her pitch on Equidi - it really is a game-changer in managing gender pay gap. Hays have been sponsoring the Innovation Lab for a number of years and it's fantastic to hear Paula's thoughts, not only on Equidi, but also the opportunities provided via Hays' support of past winners. Th...

Nov 23, 202244 minSeason 4Ep. 187

Episode 186 - 2023 is your time to Shine! with Katrina Collier.

It was early on Day 2 of the brilliant ATC in Sydney and (despite a raging hangover) we just had to catch up with Katrina Collier. We have been itching (metaphorically, not literally) to speak with Katrina forever. Design-Thinking Facilitator... Speaker... Author and bloody Legend - Katrina is renowned for her 'no-holds-barred' attitude and forward-thinking in the TA/Recruitment industry. In her own words she is on a mission to fix talent acquisition and candidate experience; often exacerbated b...

Nov 20, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 186
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