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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 contingent workforce, DEIB... it will blow your mind! Thanks to Avature for your support this month. 

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 month.

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 support for this month. ‘I just want people to operate with a higher frequency of love.’ Torin Ellis 

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 we unpack Lauren’s dating life.It is one of the most interesting chats we have ever had!Thanks to Bonnie and to TaPod Connect for supporting the Summer Series. We're back next week with brand new content!

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 Cheers to TaPod Connect for supporting the Summer Series!

​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. T​o​day 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 Instagram followers, she hosts the number 1 medical podcast in the UK, she is a best-selling author, has opened specialist menopause clinics all over England and we are incredibly lucky to speak with her.51% of the population experience menopause and the other 49% know someone who has experienced it. The symptoms vary, but will almost certainly affect them in the workplace – but we never f*&king talk about it? Why? In this poddie we tackle everything from the stigma… the symptoms… HRT…how we can

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 year and into 2025! 

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 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. 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 blueprint! Thanks to SmartRecruiters for your ongoing support. 

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.