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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.
The boomerang effect: Turning former employees into your strongest brand ambassadors
Here’s what many organisations fail to recognise: every former employee who maintains a positive relationship with you becomes a brand ambassador in their new workplace, at industry events and within their professional networks.
The rainbow connection: building workplaces where LGBTQIA+ employees truly thrive
True inclusion isn’t achieved by slapping a rainbow logo on your website for a single month… it requires building genuine psychological safety. Discover how to support the everyday reality of your queer workforce, transitioning from superficial optics to an authentic employer brand where LGBTQIA+ talent truly thrives.
Going the distance: How to shape a culture that empowers (and benefits from) endurance athletes
In today’s competitive talent landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising that supporting employees’ passions outside the workplace isn’t just a nice perk - it’s a powerful employer branding strategy.
Does workplace surveillance build better teams or erode trust and transparency?
Workplace surveillance is an increasing concern for Australian workers. While monitoring tools may be appealing to employers, there’s more to it than boosting outputs and ensuring compliance.
Inclusive parental leave: Your untapped advantage in the war for talent
The Dad Shift works to campaign for better paternity leave in the UK, which is currently a woeful two weeks paid at less than half the minimum wage - yikes. Only recently, Australia was in the same boat.
Ctrl, alt, disconnect: Will Australia’s new law improve or disrupt the quest for work-life balance?
New legislation will give employees in Australia the right to ignore unreasonable work communications during their unpaid personal time.
Long-form or short-form EB content? Why not both!
Long-form and short-form content aren't competitors…they’re partners. When your recruitment content remains inherently interesting, authentic, and valuable, your audience will stay locked in.
Who are your best employee advocates - and how can you leverage their voices?
The best recruitment marketing is success stories from your current people. So, why do so many organisations get employee advocacy wrong?
Kombucha on tap or working from home: What employee benefits do your people really care about?
Compelling employee benefits can help you attract the right talent and improve productivity, engagement, retention and morale. However, to ensure your benefits (and your employer brand) aren’t all style and no substance, it’s important to keep three things in mind.
Australia is about to start reporting on the gender pay gap. How will your organisation shape up in the public eye?
On International Women’s Day, hundreds of organisations around the world posted their typical feel-good “we love women” content in honour of the occasion. What could go wrong?
Will AI redefine authenticity in employer branding?
This time last year, everyone was predicting whether “this ChatGPT thing” would be a passing fad or a cultural shift. Now, it’s safe to say that AI will have a lasting impact on how we live and work.
Keeping connected during parental leave: 4 considerations for HR leaders
Expecting a baby is equal parts deliriously exciting and seriously nerve-wracking, and being a working parent can make it all the more complicated.
5 ways to boost employee engagement and battle burnout
Your people, and the culture they form, have an incredible impact on the success (or failure) of your business. Employees who feel connected to their team, your shared values and your overarching mission are likely to make a positive contribution.
Want to develop a great EVP? Start with your people
If you wanted to know what it was like to work at an organisation, who would you ask? Who really knows what the day-to-day feels like? Everybody say it with me - the people who already work there.
Why onboarding matters (and how to get it right)
Imagine you’ve just landed a new job and you’re super keen for your first day. You walk in the door… and your manager seems like they’ve forgotten you were coming.
How to conduct the perfect interview - and hire the right person for the job
Finding the right person to join your team is crucial for the success of any organisation. The interview process is your chance to explore your mutual fit - assessing if the individual has the skills, experience and cultural fit necessary for you.
Offboarding: a make or break moment for your employer brand
A messy exit can destroy years of talent attraction work. Discover how a strategic offboarding process protects your employer brand and company reputation.