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Perspectives from the front lines of talent, culture and employer branding. Whether you prefer to read, watch or listen, our latest articles and podcast episodes offer a window into the hearts and minds of talent across Australia and beyond.
How to embed your employer brand into everyday culture
Don't let your employer brand sit on a shelf when hiring slows down. Discover 5 practical ways to embed your EVP into your internal culture and boost team engagement.
Is Employer Branding Just a Nice-to-Have? 5 Myths Every Leader Should Know
Is your employer brand a "nice-to-have" or a strategic asset? Discover 5 common myths that keep leaders from attracting top talent and how to move beyond "wallpaper values" to drive real ROI.
The Art of Recycling: Why Your Best EVP-Led Stories Deserve a Second (and Third!) Act
Learn how to maximise your recruitment marketing ROI by repurposing EVP-led stories. Discover Hannah Brink’s strategy for building brand trust and reaching more candidates without creating more work.
Finding Your EVP in Everyday Moments
What kind of stories best showcase an organisation’s “why work with us” message?
The deep and meaningful moments, where a team member has overcome a significant personal or professional challenge to finally find a workplace where great culture, purpose, and impact align?
Or the everyday stories that at first glance may seem small, but often speak to something much deeper?
The answer is both.
Podcast Episode 12: Christina Brown and Tibo Torche
On this episode, Mark is joined by Christina Brown (CMO) and Tibo Torche (TA Lead) from Boustead Geospatial. They share how they uncovered and crafted their global EVP and company values across diverse international markets.
How managers bring your employer brand to life (or undo it)
Discover why your Employee Value Proposition is only as good as your frontline leadership, and how unaligned middle managers can quietly dismantle your best recruitment marketing efforts from the inside out.
Podcast Episode 11: Gareth Brown and Gina Selak
In this episode, Mark Puncher sits down with former colleagues Gareth Brown (Head of People and Culture at Schnitz) and Gina Selak (People and Culture Director at Sports Entertainment Network) to cut through the industry hype.
Podcast Episode 10: Meagan Michaels (Bupa)
In this episode, Mark Puncher sits down with Meagan Michaels, Head of Employer Brand and Experience at Bupa.
Meagan reveals how Bupa’s unique structure - having no shareholders - creates a culture where purpose acts as a ‘north star’ for high performance, and how this intersection of heart and ambition inspired their new EVP lead line: “Where Purpose Meets Possible.
Reflections for 2026: Humans, work and the need to fall in love again
Mark Puncher calls out the challenges ahead for humans and employers... and the imperative to reconnect at any cost.
Podcast Episode 9: Quila Cervelli and Ivan Harrison
Mark Puncher is joined by industry veterans and long-time friends Quila Cervelli (V/Line) and Ivan ‘Harry’ Harrison (Toll) to dismantle the clichés holding employer branding back.
Strategic Employer Branding Tips for Operational Downtime
Quiet periods are a golden opportunity for HR teams. Learn how to audit your EVP and strengthen your candidate pipeline before the next hiring rush hits.
Podcast Episode 8: Katarina Elezovic and Matt Quinn
Dive into the unique challenges of recruiting in human services - the delicate balance between ‘noble purpose’ and ‘hard slog’ and dismantle the myth that moving into the non-profit sector is a ‘career step backwards’.
Podcast episode 7: The ABC's of great employer branding
The conversation tackles one of the biggest challenges in employer branding today: differentiation. With so many career sites and EVPs sounding remarkably similar, how do you stand out in ways that actually matter? We dive into the critical importance of authenticity, ensuring your employer brand reflects the genuine employee experience.
How smaller employers can beat the big players to the best talent.
One of the biggest misconceptions in talent acquisition is that the big companies will always win. It’s understandable. They’re often better known, better resourced and can look impressive on a resume. In some industries, they may also offer higher remuneration and more attractive benefits.
Does that make them better employers, by default? Of course not.
If you’re a David in an arena of Goliaths, here’s how you can punch above your weight.
Podcast Episode 6: Daniel Connelly (Nine)
Daniel shares his journey of building Nine’s employer brand over the past three years, starting with no EVP, no career site and no established employer brand team.
Podcast Episode 5: Melissa Toa (Kimberly-Clark)
Discover how Kimberly-Clark is future-proofing its talent by building new skills and capabilities around AI and technology - not to replace human connection, but to enhance it.
Your organisational values: So much more than words on a wall
Plastering generic aspirational terms onto an office wall or an onboarding slide deck does not create a thriving culture. Discover why (and how) organisational values are key to attracting, engaging and retaining the talent you need now and in the future.
Podcast Episode 4: Aoife Brady (Fresh Hope Communities)
The conversation explores the unique challenges of recruiting in human services, the power of truly listening to what employees and hiring managers need, and why a service mindset is essential for talent acquisition professionals who want to make a real impact.
Podcast Episode 3: Clare Robinson and Melissa Norton (Cuscal)
Want a real look at building an EVP? Discover how Cuscal aligned talent, marketing, and comms to create a deeply authentic employer brand strategy.
Podcast Episode 1: What is Employer Branding, really? And why does it matter so much?
In this episode, Employer Branding Australia legends Mark, Dave and Hannah kick us off by tackling the biggest, most misunderstood question in employer branding: What is it really? Join us as we explore the non-negotiables to successful employer branding, how breaking down silos is the key to your success and why it's essential to have your c-suite on board.