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Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Dr Nathan Jones - Mood.AIHOST: Martyn J HillGUEST: Dr. Nathan JonesPOSITION: Co-FounderCOMPANY: Mood.AiTOPIC: Talent TechFORMAT: PodcastPlease note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-12-0929 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Chris Antartis - Rebel RecruitmentHOST: Martyn J HillGUEST: Chris AntartisPOSITION: DirectorCOMPANY: Rebel RecruitmentTOPIC: Recruitment ChinwagFORMAT: PodcastPlease note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-10-0330 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Ben Newnham - Iron Merge GroupHOST: Martyn J HillGUEST: Ben NewnhamPOSITION: Chief Executive OfficerCOMPANY: Iron Merge GroupTOPIC: Recruitment ChinwagFORMAT: PodcastPlease note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-09-1936 min
Edan Haddock - Total Talent 🇦🇺Why Community Matters in TalentIn this debut episode, Edan Haddock unpacks why he handed the Rubberband podcast back to the community and why unbiased, self-managed groups are so vital in HR and Talent. He introduces Edan Haddock - Total Talent—a raw, no-sponsors, no-guests podcast sharing unfiltered insights from inside the world of in-house talent. Expect straight talk on what’s really happening in recruitment and talent management, and why the industry needs more authentic voices from real leaders. Mental health matters. Movember is working to help men stay mentally healthy, but they can’t do it alone. Please dona...
2025-08-1709 minEdan Haddock - Total Talent 🇦🇺Why Community Matters in TalentIn this debut episode, Edan Haddock unpacks why he handed the Rubberband podcast back to the community and why unbiased, self-managed groups are so vital in HR and Talent. He introduces Edan Haddock - Total Talent—a raw, no-sponsors, no-guests podcast sharing unfiltered insights from inside the world of in-house talent. Expect straight talk on what’s really happening in recruitment and talent management, and why the industry needs more authentic voices from real leaders.
2025-08-1708 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Kris Clelland - Recruitment XHOST: Martyn J HillGUEST: Kris ClellandPOSITION: Chief Executive Officer and FounderCOMPANY: Recruitment XTOPIC: Talent TechFORMAT: PodcastPlease note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-07-3131 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Lewis Romano - ViewJobsGUEST: Lewis Romano -POSITION: Managing Director and Founder -COMPANY: ViewJobs -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-04-2431 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Shivon Gunalan - Formative SearchGUEST: Shivon Gunalan -POSITION: Senior Researcher -COMPANY: Formative Search -TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-04-0430 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Steve Gard - BenchmarCXGUEST: Steve Gard -POSITION: Founder -COMPANY: BenchmarCX -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-2932 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Beth Hall - Culture EdgeGUEST: Beth Hall -POSITION: Founder & Director -COMPANY: Culture Edge -TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-2332 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Will Russell - OuthireGUEST: Will Russell -POSITION: Co-founder -COMPANY: Outhire -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-1533 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Felix Blackler - Reiss MotivationGUEST: Felix Blackler -POSITION: Managing Director -COMPANY: Reiss Motivation -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-1134 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Lata Hamilton - Passion Pioneers AustraliaGUEST: Lata Hamilton -POSITION: Founder & CEO -COMPANY: Passion Pioneers Australia - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-0735 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Tim Freestone - aloobaGUEST: Tim Freestone -POSITION: Founder -COMPANY: alooba.com -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-03-0234 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺John van Noorden - Rosewood PartnersGUEST: John van Noorden -POSITION: Managing Partner -COMPANY: Rosewood Partners - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-2637 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Will Ainsley - Testgrid (Scheduler)GUEST: Will Ainsley -POSITION: Chief Operating Officer -COMPANY: Testgrid (Scheduler) -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-2433 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Jonathan Mathers - XrefGUEST: Jonathan Mathers -POSITION: Sales Director -COMPANY: Xref -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-2037 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Brian Hill - TrackerGUEST: Brian Hill -POSITION: General Manager - ANZ -COMPANY: Tracker -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-1437 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Nikki Williams - MentwellGUEST: Nikki Williams -POSITION: Founder -COMPANY: Mentwell -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-0833 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Bob Tricarico - EightfoldGUEST: Bob Tricarico -POSITION: Senior Director, Alliances and Partners -COMPANY: Eightfold -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-02-0333 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Conor Ryan - TeamtailorGUEST: Conor Ryan -POSITION: Senior Account Executive -COMPANY: Teamtailor -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-01-1936 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Daniel Mawdsley - SkillSocietyGUEST: Daniel Mawdsley -POSITION: Co-Founder -COMPANY: SkillSociety -TOPIC: Talent Tech -FORMAT: Podcast.Please note: There is no conflict of interest- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Contact Daniel: daniel@skillsociety.com.au or 0403962102Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2025-01-1335 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Edan Haddock - RubberbandGUEST: Edan HaddockPOSITION: Chief BanderCOMPANY: RubberbandTOPIC: REAL RECRUITERS! - on the tools.FORMAT: Podcast Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2024-07-2311 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Hannah NofzA perfect way to enter the weekend! A lovely Recruitment Chinwag with Hannah Nofz!Hannah has been an active member of Rubberband since we launched a few years back, and we have been meaning to do this for sometime. It was so lovely to catch up, and walk through Hannah's career in Recruitment / Talent Acquisition.We learn more about Hannah, from a personal stand point, but she also gives some amazing tips and advice for anyone working in the Industry, or anyone considering a career in the Industry. And she of course shares her lessons wi...
2024-04-1926 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Edan Haddock - RubberbandPageUp and Rubberband have joined forces to launch a weekly podcast series;REAL RECRUITERS! - on the tools with Edan HaddockEvery week we will be interviewing Talent Acquisition leaders across Australia, who are "on the tools"The focus of the series will centered around five key areas: Employee Value Proposition (EVP)Recruiter MarketingTalent PipeliningHyper-Personalised CommunicationCareers Content/ WebHear all about it by downloading this introduction. Don't forget to subscribe!Recruit, develop and retain high performing teams with PageUp: software that puts pe...
2024-01-1617 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺How to nurture an effective partnership between Agency & Internal RecruitersAt Rubberband we hold deep respect for both Agency and Internal Recruiters. One group is not better than the other. We are one industry, and partnership is critical to your success – for both sides! We were joined by 2 Internal consultants: • Paula E. Kilby – CTRL Cybersecurity • Chris Newman – Melbourne Water And 3 Agency consultants: • Martyn J. Hill – Zenith Search • Rosie McAlister – Aquent Australia • Lainey MacDonald – CircuIT Recruitment GroupEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-12-0751 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Taking the leap - What I learned from starting my own Recruitment businessLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Russell Ayles - UNRiVALLED AgencyDanny Hansard - EightNaomi Way - Moss & Co ConsultingScott Bennetts - Jersey Road TalentTaking the leap - What I learned from starting my own Recruitment businessThis session was proudly sponsored by our friends at APositive Workforce FinanceEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-2630 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Karine McAuliffeWhat a wonderful Recruitment Chinwag this is! Today I had the pleasure of catching up with the incredible Karine McAuliffe from Gilbert + Tobin.We take a trip back to the start of Karine's career, in fact we go all the way back to her High School days in Kings Cross, her Tertiary studies and Retail jobs. We talk through her very first role in the Recruitment Industry, stapling CV's , and why she decided that Recruitment and Talent Acquisition was the dream career path for her.Karine gives some fantastic advice to anyone working in the...
2023-10-2531 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Gen Z in SME: How to attract young talent - a Gen Z perspectiveLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Michael Walter - BrightworksAdele Wawra & James Grigson - Our Gen Z TalentGen Z in SME: How to attract young talent - a Gen Z perspectiveThis session was proudly sponsored by our friends at Noble AgencyEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-2430 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Pamela SutherlandThe hot topics of 2023 - Talent Advisory, Skills Based Hiring, Internal Mobility, Talent Management and Succession Planning.All of the above are covered in this Recruitment Chinwag with Pamela Sutherland from Volkswagon.Pamela is not only passionate about teams shifting into a "Talent Advisory" model, she demonstrates why it is so important and valuable for talent teams to take this approach. 60-70% Internal Mobility stats in her previous role! PHWOAR!We also have a fun reflection on Pamela's career to date, and she gives some great tips and advice for anyone working in our field.
2023-10-2333 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺The Talent Equation: Quantifying the Value of Talent AcquisitionLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Alex King - LedgeHRClaire Meyer-Rodenbeck - LedgeHRIan Huynh - ElcoThe Talent Equation: Quantifying the Value of Talent AcquisitionEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-2328 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Chris GoulasWhere do I start with this episode? We certainly covered a-lot of ground!Meet Chris Goulas of Care Recruitment!I loved this Chinwag - such an incredible Career, spanning sales, customer service, operations, in key leadership roles. After studying Science at University, and completing a Post-Grad in Forensic Science, Chris moved into the Insurance Industry at AAMI.After 7.5 years at AAMI and 2.5 years at UniSuper, he transitioned to Agency Recruitment. He then transitioned to Internal Recruitment, and back to Agency as a business founder (10 days in!)Chris gives us some candid observations a...
2023-10-2034 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Breaking the Mould: Re-Thinking Graduate ProgramsLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Karen Graham - Talent RISEJenny Le - TalentJakob Waitai - GroupMMarco Villella - GroupMBreaking the Mould: Re-Thinking Graduate Programs Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1928 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with David HookerI love this Chinwag for so many reasons!Firstly, it was great to catch up with David Hooker, an Insurance Recruiter I have known for a long time. In fact, we used to be (friendly) competitors!We take a walk through David's incredible career and he shares loads of great tips and advice for any Recruiter, based off the lessons he has learned over the years.We also discuss his new business "RecAlliance" which is all about harvesting buying power as a collective, to save Recruitment Businesses on their everyday expenses. A really solid example o...
2023-10-1832 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺How to optimise the "stickiness" of your Talent Placements through the power of Human SkillsLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Renata Sguario - MaxmeCatherine Heffernan - MaxmeShaun Cameron - Custom FleetHow to optimise the "stickiness" of your Talent Placements through the power of Human SkillsEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1730 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺REFERENCE CHECKING: Just another box to tick? You decide!Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Chris Hunter - ReferooDeidre Halstead - Novotel Surfers ParadiseMelisah Collins - Hotel XREFERENCE CHECKING: Just another box to tick? You decide!Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1631 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Ziggy DequitoI'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.....I wanna really, really, really wanna Zig-A-Zig-AH!And I did just that, whilst having a Recruitment Chinwag with the amazing Ziggy Dequito.We take a journey back to the Phillipines, and learn about Ziggy's family and childhood. We walk through his career, from being a famous Radio DJ, moving into Marketing, arriving in Australia with his Mrs and working within the Marketing function of a Recruitment Agency.Ziggy had always wanted to move into SaaS Marketing, and has now landed his dream job with the...
2023-10-1333 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺What is the best Talent Acquisition strategy for my Contingent Workforce?Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Matt Leak - AIA Australia Deb Jackson - TransurbanVicki Carolan - CXC Miriam Harniess - CXCWhat is the best Talent Acquisition strategy for my Contingent Workforce?Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1228 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Why aren't clients using our Diversity Features?Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Amy Wilson - ViepleKarine McAuliffe - Gilbert + TobinKathy Walsh - University of Technology SydneyRana Holcombe - TestgridWhy aren't clients using our Diversity Features? Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1131 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Empower Initiative - Improving the Hiring Process with Candidate Driven InsightsLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Ziggy Dequito - WorkProLouise Anderson - BGA ConnectAustin Cowan - FaethmPhoebe Netto - Pure PREmpower Initiative - Improving the Hiring Process with Candidate Driven InsightsEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-1029 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Disrupting Traditional HR - with Bianca WardToday I had a wonderful Chinwag with Bianca Ward from EmployeeXP all the way from sunny Perth, Western Australia.We talk about non-traditional pathways into the workplace, and share our personal journeys of how we moved into HR. We have a really great chat about what "Traditional HR" looks like, and how this has evolved and changed post-pandemic.We take a deeper dive into EVP creation and Employer Branding, and talk about how to utilise your people data to kick off your EVP strategy, without a huge budget. In fact, the practical advice given here...
2023-10-0933 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Breaking The Mould: The Unconventional CEOLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Mark Nielsen - TalentBrandon De Souza - TalentDiana To - TalentBreaking The Mould: The Unconventional CEOEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-0529 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺The Job Hunt Diaries: Truths & Triumphs from Real CandidatesLive from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van!Join:Sandy Hutchison - Career Money Life Masooma Cheema - Recent Job SeekerAndrew Chua - Recent Job SeekerThe Job Hunt Diaries: Truths and Triumphs from Real Candidates! Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-10-0432 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Kirstie McElwaineRegular listeners will know about my passion for the Insurance Industry. So who better to have a Chinwag with, than the incredible Kirstie McElwaine from Chubb!We learn about Kirstie's experience finding her place in HR as a Talent Acquisition and Recruitment professional. From studying HR at University in Portsmouth, to making a move to Sydney Australia, Kirstie stepped into an Agency Recruitment role to gain sponsorship and has never looked back!We have a-lot of fun talking about her passion for the Insurance industry (she herself was an Underwriter back in the UK), h...
2023-09-2933 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Vinisha RathodWhere do I start with this one? I might dub this the "firecracker" episode! If you are looking for as big injection of energy and passion look no further than my Recruitment Chinwag with Vinisha Rathod from Think & Grow!We have a great reflection on Vinisha's career! From Brisbane, to London, To Sydney. A variety of positions and life experiences, eventually leading her to HR Consulting. Flash forward and we talk about Vinisha's career with Think & Grow, working with Start Ups and Scale Up's on their people strategy.A very interesting Chinwag, with a...
2023-09-2634 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Taking Personality Insights beyond Recruitment to drive Performance, Engagement and RetentionPersonality is proven to link to Engagement, Retention and Performance at work - and new perspectives, driven by technology and AI, can unlock great ways to make Personality Profiling really make an impact. Join Peter Treloar from TALY to hear about how you can drive more value from Personality Profiling in a way that makes sense for your business.TALY Australia is bringing a fresh perspective to the world of personality profiling. Powered by proven science in personality and emotional intelligence, TALY’s combination of personality data, technology, AI and insights-focus helps to put the va...
2023-09-2250 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Jessica WaddellI love this episode! It was such an energetic experience to meet with Jessica Waddell from The Lab17 today!We have a great Chinwag about Jessica's history. And boy, oh boy, it's quite a journey! Growing up on the beautiful south coast of NSW, Jessica found a connection with a High School teacher that really encouraged and nurtured her to be the best human being she could be....So, she went to University majoring in Law (A double Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law). After working in Macca's prior to Uni, she graduated and...
2023-09-2033 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺In Graduate Recruitment...YES means MAYBE!In Graduate Recruitment...YES means MAYBE! Learn how to win the hearts & minds of early career talent. With Tim Way - The Career ConversationThis is a wonderful episode for anyone out there that is interested in Early Careers, or anyone who currently has a Graduate Program in place.We discuss key trends across the Graduate Attraction, Recruitment, Engagement and Onboarding life-cycle. We talk a-lot about the characteristics of Gen Z, and how we should approach our campaigns to meet their core drivers and expectations.We also spend time talking about content cr...
2023-09-1950 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Mental Health in the Recruitment Industry with Paris MatinAs an Industry we need to talk. We need to open up, and discuss Mental Health.Today I was joined by Paris Matin to discuss this topic. I hope that listening to this Podcast episode will open up more conversations.We talk about our core motivations for becoming a Recruitment Consultant. To help people. However, working in an industry that is in the business of rejection (both personally, and for candidates) can really take its toll.We learn more about Paris's career journey, from being an elite sportsman, to finding his place in the...
2023-09-1837 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Laurie GlenWE'RE BACK! Season 2 is alive and brilliant!For the new season kick off, I am joined for a Recruitment Chinwag by the delightful Laurie Glen from Northbridge Recruitment! Laurie is 5 years into his Recruitment career, and thriving! Growing up in QLD, we talk about his childhood, and his passion for fish! In fact, his childhood was rather entrepreneurial- breeding and selling fish for profit (that early commercial mindset has certainly came in handy for his Agency Recruitment career) We talk about his studies - a Recruiter who intentionally went to University to bec...
2023-09-1537 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Devendra (Dev) Desai - x15venturesGUEST: Devendra (Dev) DesaiPOSITION: Talent Acquisition PartnerCOMPANY: x15ventures TOPIC: Recruitment ChinwagFORMAT: PodcastSupport the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-09-0836 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Renata Sguario - MaxmeGUEST: Renata SguarioPOSITION: Founder and CEOCOMPANY: MaxmeTOPIC: AI may have shot to stardom, but it’s human skills' time to shine!FORMAT: PodcastSupport the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-09-0653 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Spark up Early Talent to really fuel your company's future!Want to hire interns but not sure where to get started?Brightworks are thrilled to announce the launch of BrightSparks, a transformative, centrally-managed internship program bridging the gap between students seeking real-world experience and employers searching for the next generation of industry leaders.Learn about the program with our special guest Lou Zoanetti!This episode is for you if you want to:Set up a graduate or internship program but don't know where to startAccess entry level talent without the hassle of running your own recruitment processOffer a comprehensive development program to your intern...
2023-09-0549 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Anna SulitHello listeners! Today I had a powerful Recruitment Chinwag with the inspiring Anna Sulit!We commence by talking through Anna's history- from England, to the Phillipines, to studying in Edinburgh (Drama and Arts), to working in Egypt, back to Edinburgh, and finally settling in Melbourne. I have jet-lag just typing that! It's quite the journey!We talk about Anna's impressive Recruitment career - Agency, RPO and Internal, and her passion for DE&I (particularly the work she does to help disabled youth gain meaningful employment)We continue the adventure, learning about Anna's 18 months travelling around Australia...
2023-09-0437 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Adam ForbesIt's the first day of Spring! Happy Magpie season! I really enjoyed today's chinwag with Adam Forbes from Blake Oliver Consulting.It is always fun to chat to Recruiters who are fairly early into their career (1.5 years in Adam's case)As always, Adam has had an interesting Career journey. A plumbing apprentice, that moved into a Sales role due to a football injury, and now has become a successful consultant in the Insurance Industry.We have a great chat about the experience of becoming a Recruitment consultant and Adam's key learnings so far. "Be Pe...
2023-09-0128 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Sandra RoulandA big theme is emerging throughout the Australian Talent and Recruitment Industry. So many of us have spent our childhoods on the land!It was a joy to have a Chinwag with Sandra Rouland from Guild Group today.How's this for a professional portfolio of iconic brands on your CV? BigW, The Good Guys, Blockbuster, Myer, David Jones! We explore Sandra's career to date, from stacking shelves, a fabulous career in Retail to her present day role as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner.We geek out about CX, the importance of finding a strong Va...
2023-08-3131 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Natasha LeeWho needs an energy boost? I did! And I got just that by having a vibrant Chinwag with Natasha Lee!From growing up in Northern NSW, to falling asleep on a patient as a Dental Assistant, to working in the Fitness Industry, to becoming a Recruitment Consultants in the blue-collar male dominated Mining Industry- this episode is not to be missed!Natasha is a ball of energy- we have so much fun talking about her career and her passions. We talk about her time working in Florida, and the effect that COIVD had on her career. We...
2023-08-3034 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Garry AchillesToday I was joined by Garry Achilles of PageUp for a Recruitment Chinwag.Garry is well known to the Industry - 16 years with PageUp! What an incredible achievement.We talk about Garry's childhood (and for once, it is reflective of Ramsey Street) and his early career journey. From pushing trolleys at Safeway, to moving into payroll processing. Travelling through Europe on a Contiki tour, to living in Sydney and Melbourne.We have a great Chinwag about the changes within how we Recruit, from 2007 to 2023, and the evolution of PageUp as an Australian HR Tech success story.
2023-08-2831 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Adam Langley SmithToday I was joined by the incredible Adam Langley Smith, Founder of RockIT Recruitment for a vibrant episode Recruitment Chinwag.Adam is a self-confessed creative, studying Screen Writing back in his home town in South West London. He commenced his professional career in an Insurance sales call centre- eventually following some friends and his older brother Olivier into the world of Recruitment, during the GFC.After a successful career in London, Adam got the "Aussie Itch"He moved to Melbourne at the age of 33 to continue his Recruitment career. We talk about that transition...
2023-08-2534 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Lessons Learned with my Start-up BusinessHave you considered branching out on your own? Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground?Or perhaps you are simply keen to hear from 3 inspirational speakers about their journey in Start-up life....Today I am joined by Jordan Betteridge, Charlotte Hall & Naomi Way to discuss start-up life.The episode is split into 3 key themes: "From Scratch to Success: Laying the foundations of a Start-Up", "Money Matters: Financial Lessons for Start-Ups" and "The Digital Landscape: Leveraging Technology"So much great advice.Enjoy!Support the show
2023-08-2455 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag - The Employer Branding Edition with Tim GardnerMeet Tim Gardner, who also goes by the fancier title of Timothy J. Gardner!"Sharing stories of Employees that love what they do, and where they do it"Firstly we delve into Tim's career - from Agency Recruitment, to Internal recruitment, and most recently his transition to being the Employer Branding Manager at RMIT.Being the Employer Branding Edition, we delve deep into the benefits of an effective EVP, and how to bring stories to life without a huge budget.We call out some special mentions, of brands we love - Bunnings...
2023-08-2333 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Lauren SharpMost of us listen to her weekly on TaPod, (well, if you don't, you should!) but how many of us know the story of Lauren's career?You are about to find out!From growing up on the land in Echuca, Victoria, to waitressing, being a flight attendant, to becoming a Recruitment Consultant...it's quite a journey!And of course we discuss when and how she met Craig, and launched Australia's favourite Talent Acquisition Podcast - TaPod.We have a Chinwag about the current climate in the industry, workplace flexibility and Recruiter...
2023-08-2233 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag - The GenZ Edition with Dani DifalcoWho are GenZ? It's a big question! For this episode I am joined by Dani Difalco from Showpo to delve deep into the next generation of Talent.From values, social media engagement, DE&I, career pathways to flexibility, we discuss the core motivators for GenZ, how to attract them, how to keep them engaged and how to retain them. There are some big surprises here! It's a fascinating topic.We also have a Chinwag about Dani's career- from working on a Turkey farm, to studying Forensic Science at University, to selling office equipment, and subsequently joining one...
2023-08-1833 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Laura PeñaWow! Where do I start with this episode! I'm literally blown away....Meet Laura Peña! Laura joined me for a Recruitment Chinwag today- only 4 months into her Recruitment Journey in Adelaide, Australia.A recent migrant, Laura talks me through her life journey and her incredible career.After finishing High School in Colombia (at the age of 15), Laura went to University and studied Psychology. Graduating at 20 years old, she discusses her work in Educating disadvantaged youth in Columbia, leading a team of volunteers. It was here that she met an Australian volunteer, who has become a...
2023-08-1128 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Ruchi SemwalWhat a career! What a journey!Join me for this incredible Chinwag with self-confessed "people person" Ruchi Semwal. We could have talked for hours- so stay tuned!Ruchi and I talk about the evolution of the Talent function as we follow Ruchi's career from studying Commerce at University in Delhi and subsequently obtaining her MBA.Ruchi started her career as an EA in a hotel in Delhi, moved to Kolkata where she found her passion for Recruitment. Interestingly Recruitment was presented to her as a first step into HR, but she has found her...
2023-08-1136 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Aden Vaughan-WilliamsWell, we have a first. A Chinwag with a Talent professional who didn't "fall into" Recruitment!I've known Aden for a number of years through the Melbourne Industry, and I simply LOVED catching up today for a Recruitment Chinwag.Aden intentionally moved in HR. In fact, he studied HR at University, Majoring in Employee Retention for his Honours degree! See, it does happen!We have a great chat about his career, from Agency recruitment to now Internal in an "End to End Employee Lifecycle" position.We discuss his passion for DE&I...
2023-08-1033 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Newnest Addakula"You just popped my Podcast cherry!" - Newnest AddakulahI'm so glad I did! This is a such a fun episode, and that statement really summarises the vibe of our Chinwag.Newnest takes me on the journey of how he found his niche in the Recruitment Industry, from Tennis Coaching, to Acting (including a 12 month stint working and living in. L.A) to working in Assesment Centre's, to now focussing on Talent Tech and Innovation.We have a great chat about outdated Recruitment practices, and he shares the detail of how LedgeHR are...
2023-08-0830 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Natalie BentivegnaDux of her Drama class in High School.....A University Degree majoring in Science....A job working in Neurophysiological Science....and now a highly successful Recruitment Consultant....and only in her 20's!If you thought you heard every career path into Recruitment, think again! This chinwag with Natalie Bentivegna from CircuIT is enthralling! 3 forks in the road, trying to piece together her passion for creativity and performance, her joy of helping people and impacting lives, and her academic side. Natalie has found it as a Recruitment Consultant specialising in...
2023-08-0737 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Megan LuttrellEpisode 32! Wow- how time flies!I was so excited to catch up with Megan Luttrell. I met Megan through the Rubberband community, and it was such a pleasure to learn about her career and her new business venture: kairosrecruitment.com.auWe had a wonderful Chinwag, discussing her career journey from starting in Talent Tech, to transitioning into Resourcing, and finally into 360 Recruitment. Megan is incredibly passionate about Agency and Internal connectivity, particularly bringing Employee Value Propositions to life through effective partnership.We also discuss Mental Health in the Recruitment Industry, and t...
2023-08-0435 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Russell AylesToday I had the pleasure of having a Chinwag with the incredible Russell Ayles!We discuss Russell's childhood in the United Kingdom, from working as a buyer for a Jewellery business, to joining a Recruitment Agency specialising in Fashion Retail.We talk about Russell's experience in the Industry (celebrating his 20 year anniversary soon!) enjoying many years in agency and internal roles, working as a career coach and influencer during the COVID pandemic, and most recently launching his own business The UNRiVALLED Agency.We get very passionate about Candidate Experience, and how to better...
2023-08-0440 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Talent Acquisition and HR united! with Lana RajsicDoes the perfect partnership between HR and Talent exist, and if so, what does it look like?Often we find ourselves, both in Talent and HR, operating in silo's. We know it isn't effective, but it can be hard to unite.Join Lana Rajsic as she talks about how to build an effective partnership.Lana gives us a great summary of her career, and how much she values Talent professionals....and the value an effective partnership can have on your organisation's goals.We discuss- is data the key? Is communication the key? Is partnership t...
2023-07-2839 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Isha DevarapalliToday I had the pleasure of meeting Isha Devarapalli! We had recently met on LinkedIn and decided to continue the conversation as a live Chinwag. And we loved it!Isha has had a fabulous career, starting out as a Television voice-over artist, to coaching students, to moving into a sales call centre and then finally transitioning to Recruitment! It is a very inspiring journey.We share our passions for DEI&B, particularly the old chestnut of "No local experience" and the difficulties faced by RTW parent's. We also discuss the benefits of working in an RPO...
2023-07-2434 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Bill CorbettAnother fabulous episode of Recruitment Chinwag! Today I was joined by my friend Bill Corbett!We talk about the benefits of having a strong customer experience background, we go off on a very passionate tangent about CX , and share our opinions on Video interviewing.This is a great episode to learn from Bill about the power of resilience, taking care of your health, and ensuring we tackle innovation in the right way, with the right people.Some really insightful "nuggets of gold" for both internal and agency recruiters.Enjoy! Support the s...
2023-07-2138 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Workforce Planning 101 - For Talent and Recruitment ProfessionalsQuite often we work in a "Centre of Excellence" model.As Talent and Recruitment Professionals we are handed a PD, take a job brief, and go to market.But what happens before this stage? How is the position designed? How is the budget determined? How does the position become approved under your organisation's Workforce Plan. And better yet, what is Workforce Planning anyway?With so much talk about Talent and Recruitment Professionals needing to shift towards "Total Talent Management" and/or "Talent Advisory", it is important for us to understand the first steps in the process.
2023-07-1755 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Mike CromptonWhat a powerful episode, from one of the bravest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. Who else do you know who has packed up their life and moved to the desert in hope of landing their dream job?Today, Mike Crompton shares his incredibly inspiring career in Recruitment. From his early entrepreneurial days of door knocking to wash cars, to his time in Radio, to eventually moving into Recruitment after a successful stint in Sales,.Mike opens up about his childhood, and how his personal history has given him a core passion in life to...
2023-07-1435 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Deon HaarHave you ever considered starting your own Recruitment Business? Deon Haar did...with only 8 months experience! This is a great Chinwag for anyone with an entrepreneurial mind that is keen to go out on their own. Deon commenced his career side hustling discarded "Instant Scratchies" - filtering through hundreds of them a day, and making hundreds of dollars....at the age of 12!We hear from Deon all the valuable lessons he has learned starting his successful Recruitment business "Talent United" and he gives great advice to anyone listening that is curious about becoming self-employed.Loads of...
2023-07-1040 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Miriam HarniessWho's up for some fun?Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Miriam Harniess from CXC Global.From Germany, to Hong Kong, to London to Melbourne, (what a journey!) we get to hear all about Miriam and her fabulous career in the Recruitment Industry.Miriam commenced her Recruitment Career in Student Recruitment, based in London, and then moved to Australia, finding her feet in an RPO role with RMIT University.Miriam has now landed her dream gig with CXC Global and lives and breathes the company values "We Are Family"...
2023-07-0729 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Brothers in Talent with Stasio and Jasio DunfordThe Melbourne Dunford dynasty!Picture it- One Dad, and two brothers. Sitting at the dinner table talking about Recruitment. Two lads who have followed their father into the world of Talent and Recruitment!We talk about that family dynamic, the professional relationship as brothers working in the same Industry. What do they learn from their Dad? What do they learn from each other?We discuss their biggest passions, and even complete a Stop, Start, Continue exercise for the New Financial Year. Some great advice for anyone working in Talent and Recruitment.Enjoy!
2023-07-0535 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Sharon VandermeerToday's episode of Recruitment Chinwag is a very special one. I was thrilled to be joined by Industry legend Sharon Vandermeer from On The Ball Personnel.We cover a variety of topics, from growing up on the land and Sharon's curious mindset, corporate attire in the workplace, through to the power of authentic content creation.Sharon's career is incredibly inspiring, and there are nuggets of advice for recruiters of all levels.Sharon started her career In insurance, and by keeping her curiosity and willingness to learn from others, she has continued to hit new heights.
2023-07-0336 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Rade ManojlovicToday I had the pleasure of having a Chinwag with one of Australia's best recruiters, and kindest human beings, Rade Manojlovic.We talk about Rade's journey from Serbia to Australia as an Immigrant, his first role as a night-shift shelf stacker in Coles Supermarkets, to becoming a successful recruitment consultant.We have a great Chinwag about the culture within Recruitment agencies - the changes that have happened over his career and the importance of strong ethics, persistence, and surrounding yourself with the right people.Enjoy!I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of...
2023-06-2830 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Insurance and Superannuation - The New Sexy?Myth: Insurance and Superannuation is a boring Industry to work in.Fact: It is sexy AF!People tend have a misconception about Insurance and Superannuation. However, after the Tech downturn of 2023, we need to look deeper into other Industries, and break down some of these stereotypes.If you want to work in an environment that truly makes a difference in peoples lives, has amazing career pathways, and is STABLE, look no further!With;Andrew Smith, Alisha Hook & Daniel MarshEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND
2023-06-2747 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Charlotte Hall"Be interested, not interesting" - A thought provoking piece of advice.Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with the inspiring Charlotte Hall.We reflect on decades of experience in the Australian Recruitment Industry, from her first role in Recruitment, to the recent launch of Hallway People (be sure to follow Hallway People on LinkedIn)Charlotte is all about bringing the fun back into recruitment, is incredibly passionate about supporting emerging female talent, and ultimately inspiring humans to thrive.Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND
2023-06-2229 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Candidate Experience in 2023: What really matters?CX matters. We know that. But what actually makes a candidate’s experience great?It’s time to find out: dive into the data, based on the findings of PageUp's latest Candidate Experience survey. PageUp asked over 185,000 applicants about their experience throughout the application process —and now, the results are in. Join Edan Haddock and Rebecca Skilbeck for this informative sessionEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-06-2247 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Career Pathways - From Internal to AgencyThere was a time when Recruitment professionals had very linear career pathways. You either advanced your career within the Agency world, or shifted Internal and advanced within HR.Now, times have changed. We are seeing much more fluid pathways between Agency and Internal.This episode features 3 Talent professionals, that have moved from Internal to Agency, into specialist roles.It's one not to miss! With Sarah Blanchard, Rebecca Di Blasi and Taj PritchardEnjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-06-2053 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Chris GillardWhat do Michael Jackson and a parrot named Penny have in common? Chris Gillard! Join me for this fun chinwag with Chris, as we talk about his childhood in country UK and his move to Australia a decade ago. We talk about his past career in Optics, and transitioning into the Recruitment Industry (only 18 months ago!)Chris has some amazing advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment - the importance of building your personal brand, networking and the power of authenticity.Can you guess Chris's favourite MJ album?Give...
2023-06-1929 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Denise PereiraToday I had a fun Recruitment Chinwag with Denise Pereira!We discuss her childhood in Pakistan (and our shared experience of being the talkative kid in class) We discuss her sporting background, and how tapping into her sporting experience has helped her in her career. Denise is a true "Sourcing Specialist" and we reflect on the role of a Sourcing Specialist a decade ago, to what it has become today. The importance of having a Sourcing function in your Talent strategy with a firm seat at the table. A Sourcing specialist is no longer simply a...
2023-06-1628 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺AI (and ChatGPT) Masterclass!Well, you asked for it.....and here it is!The Rubberband LIVE "AI (and ChatGPT) Masterclass"Today I was joined by Join 3 technology experts for this this AI journey, to answer all your burning questions.Jordan Betteridge - CMO - Recruit Wizard.Katie James - Head of Digital - Flybuys.Steve Grace- Founder & CEO - The Nudge Group.Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-06-1350 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Job Seeker SupportThis episode was video streamed live in April. We were hoping by June the job market would have improved. Unfortunately it hasn't.Some very beneficial advice from our panel - Sandy Hutchison, Andrew Gemmell and Sarah Donegan.Given the current climate for those seeking positions in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, we wanted to share the stream with you today.Hope it helps!Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-06-1152 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Stacey HodgensToday I had the pleasure of having a chinwag with Stacey Hodgens.Stacey has had such an interesting career, from her studies in Journalism, to working in business development, taking the leap of faith into recruitment, and now focussing on strategy, change and transformation.We discuss what makes an effective Talent/ Recruitment consultant, and landed on three themes that make up that winning formula:"Curiosity". "Authenticity". "A commercial mindset". Some valuable advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment too!Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBB...
2023-06-0926 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Brylee BrooksComing to you live from sunny (never!) Ballarat, Victoria!Today I had the pleasure of chinwagging with Brylee Brooks.We talk about Brylee's early career, which included working in Singapore. We discuss the lessons she learned along the way, and give some powerful advice for those out there who are transitioning from Agency recruitment to Internal recruitment.We also discuss the importance of humanising our recruitment processes, and to always remember the person behind the CV.Brylee is passionate about helping people avoid burnout and has recently launched her own podcast, a...
2023-06-0629 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Job Interviews SUCK! with Ben GeorgeBold title, right? Bold episode too!Delighted to have been joined by Ben George for this thought-provoking episode.We talk about traditional job interview methods, designed for a world that no longer exists.We debate the need for behavioural interviewing and note taking, and brainstorm some fun ideas that are worth giving a crack.Enjoy!Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-06-0234 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Deepak Singh - Mission and RhythmGUEST: Deepak Singh -POSITION: Founder and Head of People Experiences -COMPANY: Mission and Rhythm -TOPIC: B is for Belonging -FORMAT: Podcast.Support the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-05-3033 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Talent and Recruitment- what do CEOs really want?We all want a seat at the table. But are we really listening to our CEOs?Do we know what the expectations of CEOs are when it comes to Talent and Recruitment?What do CEOs expect of their internal talent teams?What do CEOs expect from their agency recruitment partners?We are about to find out!"Talent and Recruitment- what do CEOs really want?"Our guest panel are:Mark Gates- CEO- (NFP)Sarah Lyons- CEO- (Insurance/ Financial Services)Anthony Seymour-Walsh- CEO- (Consumer/ Technology)Support the sho...
2023-05-2948 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Steph CharaOn this episode of Recruitment Chinwag, I had the pleasure of chatting to Steph Chara of Businessary.Both of us started our careers within retail (in-store) so we have a good old chinwag about the skills we learned in retail and how we apply them as recruitment professionals.We discuss Steph's transition from retail, to recruitment and her passion for inclusive hiring.Steph also gives us some insight on the importance of "slowing down" in the recruitment industry, and how practicing Yoga has made her a more effective recruitment professional.Enjoy!
2023-05-2527 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Layla StoykovichToday I had the pleasure of meeting Layla Stoykovich, all the way up north in Port Macquarie! We discussed Layla's background and history, starting her career as a love match-maker, working and living in Barcelona and returning to Australia to work in Talent and Recruitment.We had a great chinwag about Candidate Experience and Employer Branding, and how providing a memorable CX, providing a deep human connection with candidates, is paramount to having an effective brand in the market.Layla is a remote worker recruiting roles across Australia and New Zealand, and she has some...
2023-05-2232 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Naomi WayToday I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Naomi Way of Moss & Co. Consulting! We learn about Naomi's early career in Real Estate, and how her experience as a candidate piqued her interest in becoming a Recruitment Consultant. We hear about her travels to Australia as a backpacker and moving into the wonderful world of Recruitment. We also discuss Naomi's transition into becoming her own boss, setting up the successful Legal Recruitment agency Moss & Co. Consulting. Lots of valuable advice for those interested in becoming a Recruitment Consultant and sound advice for thos...
2023-05-1932 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Talent, Recruitment and Creativity - A Winning Combo!In the Rubberband network, we have a channel called “BANDERS GOT TALENT” where we showcase and celebrate the community’s hidden talents.We have so many talented members in the group!This session is to discuss the benefits of creativity in your day-to-day life. The benefits it can have on your mental health, and how embracing creativity can make you stronger in your profession!Join our panel, who will be also showcasing some of their amazing artistic talents!Shay Duldig - PaintingGavin Lamb – PhotographyClaire Aldridge – Music ProductionSupport th...
2023-05-1548 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Simon BernardinoToday we had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Simon Bernardino of The Lab17! We hear about Simon’s journey, as a child of refugees from East Timor, growing up in Darwin and travelling the world. We learn about his passion for the Recruitment industry and how he found this career path. We talk about the importance of a strong work ethic, connection, and community. We end on a high note, where Edan confuses a Bush Doof with Poof Doof! Enjoy!Support the showJoin
2023-05-1222 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Future proof your practice, are you ready for full pay transparency?Do you believe we should be displaying the position salary on all job advertisements?Pay transparency is coming. It will become a reality. But are we ready?With;• Shantel Wetherall- Renumeration and Benefits • Gemma Saunders- DE&I • Russell Ayles- Recruitment / Talent AcquisitionSupport the showJoin RUBBERBAND today!
2023-05-0957 minRubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Tech Recruitment in 2023 It's not all doom and gloom!The Technology space has been particularly challenging for 2023. It has been deflating for many, and many of our peers and friends have found themselves displaced during the downturn.We pulled together a panel of Technology Recruiters who are currently recruiting. We spoke about trends and provided some hope that it isn’t all “doom and gloom”Companies are hiring, and we discussed trends that gave the audience some hope that things will be changing soon.With;Narissa DiwanNatalie BentivegnaJames O’ReillySupport the showJoin ...
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