What are the most effective sources of talent in Australia?

As important as this question is, there is a real paucity of data in Australia. Michael Specht from Inspecht and I are conducting a national survey to investigate and study the tools and channels used for hiring talent. Our aim is to understand how various organisations in different industries and regions approach the sourcing of talent (Gerry Crispin & Mark Mehler conducts a similar study in the US).    Read more...

Now in its third year, and boasting a speakers list which includes some of the recruitment industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners, the Australasian Talent Conference (ATC) is arguably the premier HR event (which focuses primarily on ‘talent’ ) in Australia. I spoke to Trevor Vas, Executive Director of HCMS and co-founder of the conference, about the ATC’s origins, its aim, line up of speakers and the theme for this year’s conference.  Read more...