TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition.

Episode 255 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s The Scoop live from Sunny Sydney during ITAs week. The crew at Tapod spoil you with an extra 5 minutes of news and fun from the world of TA &am...

Episode 254 - Enticing Distant Talent to Remote Locations.

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we sit down with Odette Brimblecombe – Group Manager, Workforce Resourcing @Whitehaven Coal to discuss sending distant talent to ...

Episode 253 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Scoop - your weekly TA & Recruitment news from here and around the Globe - the TaPod crew talks AI busting... stats that make you...

Episode 252 - Screenloop - More Brilliant Tech from Recfest!

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we catch up with Anton Boner - Co-Founder & Commercial Director at Screenloop. It's always interesting recording a poddie ...

Episode 251 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Scoop the TaPod crew covers all manner of TA & Recruitment News, including Lazy Girl Jobs (with some surprising results), Unemplo...

Episode 250 - Let Me (or AI) Take Your Interview Notes for You...

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For our 250th Show, we have a real treat for you! Hands up if you hate taking interview notes… This week on Tapod we catch up with Siadhal Magos Co-...

Episode 249 - Unleashing the Power of Global Talent

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At TaPod we value our sponsors, they're pretty bloody clever people and Darren Morris - MD (ANZ) CXC is no exception.We discuss the power of Glob...

Episode 248 - Your Weekly TA & Recruitment News with The Scoop

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy your weekly TA & Recruitment news on The Scoop. This week the Tapod crew looks at the world's stupidest recruitment tiktok hack... WFH ...

Episode 247 - How TA can Influence 'C-Suite'

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we catch up with Nicola Harrison - Executive Director at Monash College.Nicola is renowned throughout the industry as a 'truth...

Episode 246 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to your weekly round-up of TA & Recruitment news from here and around the Globe!This week we tackle 'same work same pay', Elon M...

Episode 245 - How did a Travel Business survive the Pandemic?

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we sit down with Ben Cartland - Head of Talent at Luxury Escapes.As much as we don't want to 'revisit' the dark old ...

Episode 244 - Your Weekly News With The Scoop

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Tapod Team as they present all the weekly TA & Recruitment News from here and abroad in their own quirky style.We look at Bullying in the...

Episode 243 - Quality of Hire... Is it a flawed metric?

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we catch up with the oracle himself - Kevin Wheeler. The man who was talking about AI before we all knew what it was is back - and ...

Episode 242 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TApod Gang as they bring you up-to-speed with all the TA & Recruitment News in their weekly 15-minute update.This week we cover new casua...

Episode 241 - WTF is Recruiter Enablement? With Adam Gordon

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we sit down with the enigmatic Adam Gordon to talk Recruiter Enablement. After successfully embedding Candidate ID into ICIMs, Adam...

Episode 240 - Almost 50% of the Workforce has seen or experienced discrimination...

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a mind-boggling stat - Almost 50% of the Workforce has seen or experienced discrimination. And more people are hiding part of their identity...

Episode 239 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Scoop - brought to you by Indeed - the crew at Tapod discuss AI, Ageism, the ITAs, and considering the launch of the new movie this w...

Episode 238 - Ageism in Recruitment... Tapping into Experience.

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we sit down with Sandy Hutchison - Founder & CEO at Career Money Life. Sandy has dedicated her life to enabling employee-centri...

Episode 237 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Scoop - brought to you by Indeed - the crew at Tapod discuss AI, PWC, law changes, salary transparency and more.Indeed's Senior ...

Episode 236 - TaPod does Recfest UK & it was Brilliant!

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine 5,000+ recruiters in a field that has hosted the likes of Oasis, Rolling Stones, and Queen... Imagine multiple stages with the best TA Speaker...

Episode 235 - First Nation Recruitment, NAIDOC Week & The Voice in Parliament

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we sit down with Jaynaya Winmar - Cycle breaker - a Glow Getter - an Indigenous Entrepreneur -a SheEO activator.NAIDOC Week is upon...

Episode 234 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another week another news report... Lauren is still o/s and the fabulous Quila Cervelli steps into the role again... Thanks Q!What makes people leave ...

Episode 233 - Tertiary Recruitment & Chasing Your Dreams

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Tapod Quila Cervelli jumps into the co-driver's seat as Lauren continues to add to the list of European countries she's banned from...

Episode 232 - EVP & EB - Where do you start?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Tapod Craig catches up with Ben Da Costa from Noble Agency to discuss EVP & EB. There's a lot happening in the space and we all need...

Episode 231 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst Lauren suns herself in Europe, the fabulous Quila Cervelli steps in as Co-Anchor on a BIG news week in TA & Recruitment!We cover Gender dis...

Episode 230 - Forget AI... It's all about VR... or is it?

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Tapod this week Lauren is away on holiday, so the Swiss army knife of talent Jo Vohland steps in to take on co-hosting duties. We welcome the ever-...

Episode 229 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Scoop we talk Police, Google, Singapore, Fee Disputes and much much more! The best 15 minutes you'll spend all week!

Episode 228 - Crystal Balling Talent with Amy Schultz

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! How fast is the Talent Landscape changing?  This week on TaPod we catch up with our very own TA oracle, Amy Schultz - Global Head of Talent Acqu...

Episode 277 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Tapod crew this week on The Scoop where we discuss all the important issues in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment. Same job, same pay... glob...

Episode 226 - PeopleGPT - Is this the Sourcing Solution we have all been Waiting For?

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we got down and dirty with one of the most interesting AI offerings in market PeopleGPT. David Paffenholz from Juicebox all the way...

Episode 225 - Your Weekly News With The Scoop

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Scoop - your home for recruitment and talent acquisition news it's all GO! Grads on the Up... Burnout is Real... It's back ...

Episode 224 - Commonwealth Games.. Mines & Everything in between.

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not often you get to talk to a guest about recruiting for the Commonwealth Games and find out really goes on in the world of FIFO – yet Anthe...

Episode 223 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's making news this week in TA & Recruitment? Join the TaPod crew as we unpack headlines that will change the way you look at the industr...

Episode 222 - Employer Branding in Times of Turmoil

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we speak with the bloody brilliant Mark Puncher about what you do with your Employer Brand in times of turmoil. Tech businesses are...

Episode 221 - What's Happening at JobAdder?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At Tapod we love our sponsors! And this month we are partnering with the fine people at JobAdder. It gives us the opportunity to sit down with Tom Dys...

Episode 220 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's making news in the world of Recruitment & TA this week?Employees driving the move back to the office... Chat GPT... Referees being sue...

Episode 219 - How Do You Recruit in a 'Sleeping Giant'?

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you recruit 12k roles when your company is a Sleeping Giant? No Social Media and most projects are classified… This week on TaPod we sit down...

Episode 218 - Your Weekly News with The Scoop

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TheScoop It's Budget Day and you guessed it... Lauren is in Canberra! We look at resilience in the workforce, the 9 words you should...

Episode 217 - Get More Stickability in Your Grad Recruitment.

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we sit down with Jo Marks – Founder at Gojii. Jo is an expert in ‘Early Talent’ and how organisations attract, retain and dev...

Episode 216 - Weekly News with The Scoop

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Scoop we find out what Elon is up to... why Singaporeans aren't happy, latest job and salary data and if the rumour about TaPod...

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

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 214 - Weekly News with The Scoop

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 I...

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

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 212 - Weekly News with The Scoop

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TheScoop we cover all manner of News... COVID rules still strong in NZ... Ethnic Execs Discriminated against in Recruitment processes... ...

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

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...

Episode 210 - Weekly News With The Scoop

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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*&...

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

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Episode 208 - Weekly News with The Scoop

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Episode 207 - Just how Mature is your Talent Function?

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

Episode 206 - Weekly News with The Scoop

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

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

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we sit down with the Dynamic Duo of Talent Advisory - Trevor Vas & Simon Townsend from TCS - Traits, Competencies & Skills....

Episode 204 - CXC & Medibank Discuss Recruiter on Demand

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 203 - Weekly News with The Scoop

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

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

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 201 - Welcome to The Scoop!

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 headline...

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

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fore...

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

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

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

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we speak with the brilliant Meqa Smith - Status Quo Challenger, Talent Attraction & Engagement Strategist, Talent Experience Ad...

Episode 195 - Where have all the TA Jobs gone?

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 br...

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

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's TaPod, we catch up with Fiona Kalaf - GM - Projects and Michael Dobbie-Bridges - Strategic Advisor - Disability at APM.APM recentl...

Episode - 193 - Building Out a Bloody Great Sourcing Function

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Back! This week on TaPod we catch up with the brilliant Denise Pereira - Certified Sourcing Leader, Coach & Mentor @Torri.Just imagine if ...

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

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 190 - GP Major Sponsors at ATC

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, TaPod sits down with Craig Goldblatt from GP (formally Globalization Partners) to talk 'new ways of working' and their part...

Episode 189 - Drilling Down on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Episode 187 - Equidi Wins the ATC Innovation Lab!

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tapod sits down with Natalie Flynn - Founder of Equidi and winner of the Innovation Lab at the Australian Talent Conference & Paula Croeser - Clie...

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

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 185 - KPMG & SmartRecruiters keep on innovating

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off their win in the 'Innovation of the Year' category at the ITAs, KPMG today launch their 'Talent Attraction & Recruitment ...

Episode 184 - What Makes a Good Job Ad - Part 2

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from her triumph as MC for the ATC - Sarah Purches shares her thoughts on what makes a good job ad with us here at TaPod.When we put it out to o...

Episode 183 - What Makes a Good Job Ad - Part 1

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well... you asked and you shall receive! A very controversial Job Ad - specifically advertising for Agency Recruiters came to our (and everyone else&a...

Episode 182 - How Can We Tackle Diversity Recruitment Better? With Kris Clelland

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we speak with the oracle of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recruitment  - Kris Clelland. Did you know that  56% of businesses ...

Episode 181 - A Different Way to Compete for Talent... with Harry Godber - Head of Strategy @Flare

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On our special episode this month, TaPod speaks with Harry Godber from Flare.Harry is an amazing individual  - he helped establish the Australian Spa...

Episode 180 - Sophie Mexted - The Corporate Talent Professional of the Year

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we catch up with the enigmatic Sophie Mexted. Beginning her working life 'Below Deck' on a super-yacht, Sophie has evolve...

Episode 179 - The Future of Sourcing with Jess Jones

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where sourcing has become more and more competitive (and bloody difficult), we catch up with Jess Jones - Head of Talent Acquisition ANZ &a...

Episode 178 - High-Performance Talent Teams... Life at Adidas.

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on TaPod we catch up with Mick Bradfield - Director of Talent Acquisition - Global Tech, Digital & DNA at Adidas.From leading Talent Teams i...

Episode 177 - Ageism in Recruitment. It's Real & it's Disgusting!

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we catch up with Toby Marshall from Stable & Wise. Toby is an Ageism Warrior and it's part of the Diversity, Equity & ...

Episode 176 - Time to catch up with Smart Recruiters Crew!

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the monthly sponsor catch-up, but this one's a little bit different. We sat down with not 1... not 2... but 6 of the APAC Smar...

Episode 175 - Talentpooling & Mobility with Bill Corbett

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we sit down with our new best friend Bill Corbett from Stanley Black & Decker. This guy is a superstar! Not only has he recentl...

Episode 174 - Let's chat to the Corporate Talent Leader of the Year - Laura White

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura White has been a great friend to TaPod over the years and her win at the ITAs was one of the most popular of the night. We catch up with her to ...

Episode 173 - Recruiter Burnout... are you feeling it? We are!

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we meet with Hana Zawodny - New Zealand's only Burnout Specialist. With a background in recruitment (and a husband who still r...

Episode 172 - Mitch King on Comedy & Mental Health in Recruitment

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TaPod has spent the better half of 2 years pursuing the ever-elusive Mitch King and we finally pinned him down. Mitch regularly 'breaks the Linke...

Episode 171 - Talent Pipelining - the right person at the right time...

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Gordan is one smart cookie... and on TaPod this week we get to sit down and talk all things 'Talent Pipelining.'Did you know that your ...

Episode 170 - EVP & Employer Brand... Do you know the difference?

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Tapod today we sit down with this month's sponsor Ben Da Costa from Noble Agency to hear more about Recruitment Marketing. Ben is very smart (...

Episode 169 - When TA Podcast Royalty pays TaPod a Visit...

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we are spoilt rotten when Matt Alder - The World's Most Popular TA Podcaster drops by to spend some time with us. With over 45...

Episode 168 - It's All About Employer Branding with Brie Mason

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode on TaPod we sit down with Global Employer Brand Leader - Brie Mason.After working with some of the who's who of Corpo...

Episode 167 - Rubberband, Bounce and Recruiter's Mental Health with Edan Haddock

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we catch up with one of our faves... Edan Haddock.A lot has changed in Edan's world in 2022... from award-winning Talent Leade...

Episode 166 - Retention or Recruitment... What's more Important?

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Tapod we catch up with a heavyweight of the TA/Recruitment industry all the way from the UK - Alan Walker (Co-Founder of Udder).Alan is t...

Episode 165 - Talent Attraction or Talent Advisory... what's the difference?

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of TaPod we finally sit down with industry legend - Trevor Vas. We discuss the industry and the notion of Talent Advisory ...

Episode 164 - Nobody Likes Doing References... Right?

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode on TaPod we sit down with Simon Topper - Director at Referoo.Let's be honest completing references is one of the most mun...

Episode 163 - Want to know what Benefits Candidates are really interested in? With Simon McSorley

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on TaPod we have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE! Simon McSorley and the team at Crew Talent surveyed Candidates on what benefits they wanted to see from a pr...

Episode 162 - TaPod Does Recfest Knebworth!

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this (very brief) Tapod episode recorded in London, we reflect on Recfest Knebworth. In the fields that have graced Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Oas...

Episode 161 - Developing a High Performing TA Team with Olga Barrett

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we catch up with an old friend - Olga Barrett - Senior Manager TA @Epam Systems APAC.Olga shares tips and challenges Epam has had o...

Episode 160 - Harnessing Diversity & Inclusion to Win BIG in Candidate Attraction with Belinda Leon

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have a great old chin wag with Belinda Leon - Employer Branding Specialist at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank.Up to 40% of the...

Episode 159 - Rebuilding the Talent Function at Toll with David Bell

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TaPod we have a sit down with David Bell - Group GM Talent Management @ Toll Group. Talk about rebuilding an entire function from the gro...

Episode 158 - Introducing the BEST TA Professionals in the land!

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of TaPod we take the opportunity to catch up with the winners of the Internal Talent Awards for Talent Professional of the...

Episode 157 - OMG! The Solution to Communicating Culture & Values is finally here!

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We like to think of ourselves at TaPod as true trailblazers. We talk to the smartest people about the biggest recruitment challenges and this one is a...

Episode 156 - How Important is a Strong Career Site?

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode this week, we catch up with the winners of the Best Career Website ITA 2021, Karly George - Principal Candidate Engagement &...