This week on The Scoop – your weekly Recruitment & TA news – we bring you all manner of updates including… are we really seeing the death of the resume? The latest Gender Pay Gap updates. Pay to apply. DEIB rolls back. Return to Office mandates. Gen Z not ready for the workplace and much more. Craig is accused of ‘sweeping claims of crap.’ Thanks to Indeed for your support with the Scoop
This week’s episode on TaPod is a very special episode... TaPod celebrates International Women’s Day – Craig is kicked to the curb, while Lauren sits down with Dr Morley Muse, Natalie Flynn & Bonnie Crook. It’s a powerhouse team covering really important issues including Gender Pay Gap, Women in STEM, Workforce challenges for Migrant Women, Menopause and how it impacts careers and the power of the next generation of Gen Z women. This episode is a must-listen – for all genders and it’s a tell...
This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! From candidates hiding in the cupboard (no really), to all the most recent economic data, to Deep Seek ban to ADF shortages to Gen Z and micro-retirements to bonuses for return to office… and what’s going on in Tassie? Thanks to Indeed for supporting the valuable news service for our TA Industry.
Every time we talk with Gareth Flynn at Tapod, we walk away from the conversation a lot smarter. Today Craig goes one-on-one with one of the most astute minds in Global Talent. We talk skills-based organisations and hiring, meritocracy and DEI, agentic AI and automation, task intelligence, and talent strategy. If you want to be at the forefront of where our industry is heading in 2025 and beyond. This is simply a must-listen. Thanks to Avature for your support for this month.
This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! Lauren’s back and crazy resumes! From an increase in senior-level recruitment professionals, to unfair labour laws in Australia to DEIB updates, to Police acting inappropriately and much more. Thanks to Indeed for supporting the valuable news service for our TA Industry.
This week’s episode on TaPod is special for many reasons... Bonnie fills in for a ‘sick’ Lauren (so the swear quota is waaaay down) and we speak with one of the most enigmatic figures in the TA industry, Marrin-Boyd Andrews – or MBA, as the 'cool' kids call him. MBA started his life as an ultra-successful DJ – DJ RemixxX - (check a link to one of his tracks in the comments) and then fell into sourcing via recruitment. Anyone who knows MBA is absolutely amazed by his passion and knowledge around ...
This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! And not only that, we have a guest host, the amazing Bonnie Crook! From improvements in the IT recruitment market to Gen Z’er answering a work video call in the pool in a string bikini to women being seen in the workplace (not in their bikini) to bosses taking the power back. And check out all of the events we have for you! I reckon Lauren has a tough job getting her sea...
It’s time to check in with one of our all-time favourites this week on Tapod. Amy Schultz joins us to give us an update on her career and the industry she loves. We have an incredible discussion debunking 2025 predictions (including Amy possibly opening a nude yoga retreat)… seriously though, we talk about AI, Deep Seek, skills-based hiring, how to build a Talent Function from scratch, candidate and employee data, responsibilities of Social Media owners, reliance of tech on talent, the contingen...
What happens when you stick a microphone in front of Adam Walker? Magic… that’s what! Today it’s Avature meets TaPod in this special episode and we talk about HR trends into 2025. We cover all manner of topics from Generative AI development and Bot Agents to strategic and agile HR, reskilling and upskilling – and that’s just an appetiser. Without blowing smoke, Adam is one of the most astute commentators in the industry and we love learning from him. Thanks to Avature for supporting the pod this...
This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! From the latest Trumpisms to job ads for robots to the failure of the 4-day work week to bosses losing empathy and much more! And check out all of the events we have for you! Thanks to Indeed for supporting the valuable news service for our TA Industry.
Wow! Just WOW! This week on TaPod we are blessed to sit down with Torin Ellis – a voice that will not retreat from the truth… Diversity and Inclusion is more than a belief system and we are at a distinct crossroads. Are you ready to fight for what is right? For people unable to fight for themselves? Or will you sit idly by whilst we regress as a global society? This is the most powerful and passionate conversation we have been privileged to have been part of on TaPod. Thanks to Avature for your ...
It’s time to drop a special Tapod episode! Our friends at Indeed are getting ready for Futureworks 2025 in Sydney on 20th February. And what better way to prepare than catching up with Rachael Townsley – APAC Marketing Director - to get a sneak peek backstage? Not only that TaPod have secured some free tickets. If you are based in Sydney (or can travel there) & want to win one, email marketing_australia@indeed.com Let them know who you are and you may be joining us!...
This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! From Retail Industry overtime grab to Trump demands faster recruitment to same job some pay to inappropriate questions in interviews to the obligatory Gen Z article and much, much more. And check out all of the events we have for you! Thanks to Indeed for supporting the valuable news service for 2025
This week on TaPod we start hot for 2025 with an absolute living treasure in the global TA & HR space! Lars Schmidt is not only one of the smartest people going around, but he is also quite possibly the nicest. We cover all sorts in this episode, From Lars’ recent life changes to the death of the resume to the political climate in the USA. This one is definitely a ‘time capsule’ moment and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks to Avature for your support for this month....
We’re back for 2025! This week on the Scoop, the team from TaPod brings you all the major TA & Recruitment news from here and around the world! From new police check laws, to the death (maybe a bit premature) of DEIB, to return to work for ALL US Federal employees, to Australia Day, Gen Z and Loud Quitting and much much, more (including a veritable plethora of brand new events). Thanks to Indeed for supporting the valuable news service for 2025
For the final episode of the Summer Series on Tapod Bonnie has chosen her favourite from 2024 and we (re)catch up with James Ellis... and WOW! If you don’t think you need to know what Employer Brand is all about you are wrong. It’s all about finding something to give you a difference – and that’s something we all need – especially when trying to cut through the noise to candidates. We discuss James’ latest book – The Laws of Employer Branding and it is equal parts fascinating and valuable, and w...
For our second week of the TaPod Summer Series, it's Craig's choice, and he chose a fascinating episode where we are joined by Al Schirmer – Talent Tech Strategist who has recently taken on a huge Global Role. But before he did, we grabbed him to take the temperature of Rec-Tech. We cover AI (of course), Skills-based recruitment and many other solutions and tech we may not have otherwise thought about. You need to be over this – you really do, and thanks to Al we have all the answers. A Big Chee...
That's right it's that time of year again! We know you're missing TaPod during the Summer, so it's time we looked back on our favourite episodes from 2024. Today Lauren & Jo Vo bring your their favourite, and it's only got more important as the year rolled on. Sometimes you get lucky… very lucky. Today we have the unimaginable pleasure of speaking with Dr Louise Newson – World Leader… that’s right WORLD LEADER in Menopause awareness and treatment. The good Doc has over half a million Ins...
This week on The Scoop – your weekly TA & Recruitment News—the team from TaPod tackles all the BIG issues for the last time in 2024. From employees being rewarded with cold hard cash. Kiwis leaving on mass. Unemployment data. Most liveable cities in the world. Good news for Tassie & Queensland. Gen Z finally doing something right. Update on the Recruitment Agency White Christmas Party and much much more. Thanks to Indeed for your support and commitment to bringing you unfiltered news all...
It’s the final TaPod for the year, and have we got a present for you! We are joined by industry experts Jo Vohland and Edan Haddock for a 2024 wrap-up and just a little bit of 2025 crystal balling... From AI to DEI to Tech to ‘Doing More with Less’ and a heap more. Jo and Edan disagree on whether Talent Leaders should run requisitions… what do you think? Thanks to TaPod Connect for supporting the podcast throughout Summer!
This week on TaPod we catch up with Stephanie Zuniga-Maher DEIB Advocate and wonderful human being, to get an overview of what’s happening in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging space. From an explanation about the difference between equity & equality to the gender pay gap conundrum to how the political climate in the USA may effect DEIB and plenty more. If you want to understand the challenges facing talent teams in regards to DEIB – this is the perfect listen for you. Thanks t...
This week on The Scoop – your weekly TA & Recruitment News the team from TaPod tackles all the BIG issues. From Apple being sued by an employee, to bosses making WFH demands, to Gen Z throwing their toys out of the pram (again) to the TA jobs market on the up - Hallelujah! And just how do you pronounce pundit? We even venture into a ‘real-life’ prominent recruitment agency Christmas message – It’s a classic! Thanks to Indeed for your support and commitment to bringing you unfiltered news....
This week on TaPod we sit down with Kate Mosel (just like the dry white wine) Manager – Talent at IGO, winners of the Best Careers Website ITA which was proudly sponsored by Page Up. We understand just why IGO’s careers website is so good. From fantastic Candidate Experience to Graduate and Vacation program to talent pooling to Diversity and Inclusion and that’s just the start. It’s a stand-out site that continues to evolve Thanks to TaPod Connect for supporting the podcast throughout Summer!...
This week on The Scoop – your weekly TA & Recruitment News the team from TaPod tackles all the BIG issues… unlawful labour hire practices, current economic data, 3.5 day working week, AI used by bad people to do bad things, candidates ‘right to know’ in AI recruitment, Gen Z wants to up-end the hiring process and much, much more. Big thanks to Indeed for your ongoing support.
This week on TaPod, we catch up with one of the most accomplished and wonderful Talent Leaders in ANZ, Nina Pollard from Coles or as Lauren puts it… ‘A very f$%king robust career with some massive labels behind it…’ With 5 ITAs including Talent Leader of the Year, Nina sure has some amazing experience and success to draw on. We talk about the wins, the challenges, the outside interests and the journey to get there. For anyone looking to take their Talent career to the ultimate level, here is the...
This week on TaPod, we have our special partner episode, and we are joined by Steven Begadon from Air New Zealand and Mirela Lane from SmartRecruiters as we ‘take-off’ and get to know what a successful technology implementation looks like. From CRM talent pipelines to mobile-first approach to reporting enhancements and the next phase of AI development with Winston, this is an episode that will give some amazing insights for talent functions looking to explore technology change.
This week on The Scoop – your weekly TA & Recruitment News the team from TaPod tackles all the BIG issues. It’s Gen Z, AI, Christmas Hiring, Gender Pay Gap and much, much more. Thanks to Indeed for supporting the industry news.
This week on TaPod, we catch up with the ever-brilliant Lizzie Ibeakanma – Talent Manager @Starbucks. From recruiting for an extremely well-known brand… to implementing AI and automating mundane tasks… to engaging a high-volume TA team… to building a successful Tech Stack, we uncover a treasure trove of tricks and tools to update your recruiting function. We love talking with really smart people! Speaking of smart…thanks to SmartRecruiters for your ongoing support (see what we did there?)....
This week on TaPod, we have a real gift for you! In conjunction with Nadine O’Regan from TQ Solutions we speak with Bjorn Jarvis – Head of Labour Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. We go straight to the source for up-to-date data and trends for unemployment, immigration, inflation and how it impacts the labour market, wage growth, productivity and predictions over the next 12 months. It is an absolutely fascinating discussion based on real data and commentary. If you want to be...
This week on The Scoop – your weekly TA & Recruitment News the team from TaPod tackles all the BIG issues. Callam Pickering, Senior Economist at Indeed joins us for an update on economic indicators, strange reasons recruiters give for missing out on roles, best places to work for wellness, AI, Gen Z and much, much more. Thanks to Indeed for supporting the industry news.
