TaPod - for everything Talent Acquisition...

In this week's episode, Lauren and Craig sit down with the brilliant Rebecca Houghton (Coach, Facilitator & Advisor to HR & TA).If you are a Leader or aspiring Leader this one's for you!Rebecca tells us all about her new book Impact: 10 Ways To Level Up Your LeadershipWe have a yarn... we have a laugh... but best of all we learn a thing or 10.Please have a listen.Thanks to Page Up for being the February Sponsor.

This week Lauren & Craig catch up with two of RMIT's finest! Quila Cervelli - Global Employer Branding Manager - and Amy Love - D&I Manager.We talk everything from Candidate Experience to Corporate Social Responsibility. We got a lot out of it & we hope you do too.Thanks to Page Up for being the February Sponsor.

Join Lauren & Craig as they catch up with Rebecca 'Becks' Thomas - Senior People Attraction Advisor at Allianz.  Becks is the inaugural 'Talent Professional of the Year' and we drill down on what makes her successful... From Hays to Allianz and everywhere in between. It's fun and informativeThanks to Page Up for being the February Sponsor.

Join Lauren and Craig as they dissect 2020 & look at 2021 with the Swiss Army Knife of Talent - Jo Vohland & The Queen of Talent Connections - Andrea Kirby.Most people thought they didn't like each other... maybe it was the 10am Champers... or maybe we were just all wrong, but this was more like old friends doing what they do best - talk Talent.A fun and thought-provoking episode to end the globe's annus horribilis! 

Join Lauren & Craig as they catch up with Pam Stroud - Executive Manager - Talent Attraction & Engagement at REA Group.  Winning 2 inaugural ITAs (including the major gong - Talent Team of the Year) REA & Pam have been through a mountain of positive change over the past 12 months & this change has been achieved by biting off small chunks to build a truly amazing Talent function.Pam is insightful and strategic and a whole lot of fun!Thanks to Jobadder for their continued support.

Join Lauren & Craig as they catch up with Nina Pollard - National Head of TA at Coles. First, it was the Bushfires and then COVID. Hear how Coles navigated 2020 and how Nina ended the year named Australian Talent Leader of the Year at the ITA's. You may learn a thing or two... we did.Thanks to Jobadder for their continued support.

Join Lauren and Craig as they speak with Owen Senior from Jobadder. In a world where we have increased candidate volume and less opportunity, CX has become more and more important. In this market is 'hiring with heart' even possible?Thanks so much to Jobadder for supporting the podcast this month.

Join Lauren and Craig as they present an absorbing catch-up with Ben Lau - Head of Talent at LAB3Ben comes from Recruitment Royalty in Australia but has forged his own path - the triple recruitment threat of Agency... RPO... & Internal.But more importantly, would you be able to deliver 100% Year-on-Year headcount growth in your organisation... Ben can.Thanks to our brilliant sponsors Jobadder

Join Lauren and Craig as they present catch up with Derek Del Simone - Recruitment & Engagement Director - VetPartnersDerek talks about the difficulty in recruiting Vets in a competitive market (did you know Vet grads only earn about $50k first year out?), their new app and their 25% LBGTQI representation in their workforce.Thanks to our brilliant sponsors Jobadder

Join Lauren and Craig as they present catch up with David Meere - National Manager - Talent & Attraction at Life Without Barriers.David has grown his team from 3 to over 30 in four years and completely revamped the TA Strategy, Process & Tech Stack. The results they have achieved are absolutely amazing.Thank you so much to Curious Thing for the supporting Tapod.

Join Lauren and Craig as they learn all about Curious Thing - AI with Zubin Fitter.This is a simply brilliant addition to your tech stack and allows you to interview every single candidate... that's right every single candidate. Plus we have a live demo!!!Thank you so much to Curious Thing for the supporting Tapod.

Join Lauren and Craig as they catch-up with Steve Gard - Founder of The Circle Back Initiative Steve's Goal is 'To respect the person behind every job application, by it becoming the norm that people receive a response, not the exception... everywhere.It's bold and it's beautiful!Thank you so much to our new sponsor Curious Thing for the supporting Tapod.

Join Lauren and Craig as we catch up with the most inspiring and engaging guest Rachel - Petero - Author of 'Take Your Space... Successful Women Share their Secrets'.In this episode, we talk about equality among women and indigenous in the workplace and life. We talk about the worldwide 'Shecession' and the fascinating book released last week Rachel is passionate, determined and strong and this episode will encourage all to stand with her.Thank you so much to our new sponsor Curious Thing for the supporting Tapod.

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.

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.

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 #itas2020 the Internal Talent Awards for being this month's sponsor.

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.

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... dancingPut on your leotard and join us.And a big thanks to #itas2020 the Internal Talent Awards for being this month's sponsor.

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!

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!