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TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition.

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Talent Acquisition
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Recruitment
Gen Z
Australia
Diversity and Inclusion
Employer Branding
Recruitment
Candidate Experience
Gender Pay Gap
AI In Hiring
Job Market
Contingent Workforce
Paradox
AI In Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Technology
Remote Work
Recruitment Automation
Economic Inequality
Employee Engagement

Join hosts - Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson as we explore the wonderful and wacky world of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment. We speak with TA Legends, Thought Leaders & Industry suppliers. We explore challenges, changes & confusion in a world that is crying out for a voice. We aim to be informative... a little controversial... with a side of fun. Join us... won't you?

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This week on Tapod, we catch up with Emma Cassidy, Group Head of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Solutions at Ampol. We hear a lot about transformation, but in Emma’s own words it’s been ‘A huge year of transformation for Ampol’—in this episode we foc... more

It’s your weekly TA & Recruitment news blast with the Scoop from TaPod. This week we cover all kinds of angles, including the latest on WFH legislation, candidates being judged on their drink order, Fair Work laying down the law, Meta goes early… too... more

On this very special episode, the team at Tapod come to you all the way from Recfest UK as we catch up with Robby Perdue - VP of Product Management at Greenhouse. A lot has been going on at Greenhouse, and we get right down and dirty with features, u... more

This week on the Scoop we do things a little differently. The team from Tapod has travelled to the UK to attend Recfest. We ask vendors about their experience with AI and how some candidates are gaming and failing – hope you enjoy!

Thanks to Indeed ... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Murphy
Talent Acquisition Manager at Story House Early Learning
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Episode: Episode 581 - It's Almost Time for the ITAs 2026 - are you ready? With Kelly Murphy
Sarah Prince
Founder of the Migration Agency
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Denise Pereira
Senior Global Talent Sourcing Partner at Zendesk; Founder at Collider Source; Fractional Talent Sourcing and Recruitment Lead; podcast host
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Episode: Episode 577 - Keeping the Human in the Loop - with Denise Pereira
Jamie Leonard
Creator of RecFest, RL100, CEO of the Recruitment Events Company
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Episode: Episode 575 - The Recfest Effect... It's Real.
Rachel Hill
Managing Director, Hill's Consulting
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Episode: Episode 573 - Finally... TA has arrived.
Sue Howse
Hall of Fame recipient, expert on contingent workforce
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Episode: Episode 571 - Everytheing changes, but everything stays the same... The Contingent workforce with Sue Howse/
Christian Ward
Chief Customer Officer at Daxtra
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Episode: Episode 570 - Unlocking the Candidate Vault - with Christian Ward
Bernt Schindler
Head of talent at Holcim Australia; APAC Director at Apacai
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Episode: Episode 568 - Schindler's List... The way AI is impacting TA. With Bernt Schindler
Tibo Torche
Group Talent Acquisition Manager
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Episode: Episode 566 - Recruitment... 'It's Teamwork.' with Tibo Torche

Hosts

Lauren Sharp
Host of TaPod, TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition
Craig Watson
Host of TaPod, Co-host of TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love it

    Best industry podcast I listen to! Informative week on week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TalentAcquisitionquueen
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love the pod love the cast

    Lauren and Craig-o consistenly bringing us laughs and solid content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BennaOP
    Australia3 years ago
  • When I listen to a podcast I like it to be very practical, organized and get to the point. They start out talking about the topic but they go off on tangents too much and it's so general that there's no practical information. Spend a lot of time patting each other on the back. Too much fluff not enough content.

    Audible
    1
    John
    United States4 years ago
  • No practical content. Just recruiters chating

    When I listen to a podcast I like it to be very practical, organized and get to the point. They start out talking about the topic but they go off on tangents too much and it's so general that there's no practical information. Spend a lot of time patting each other on the back. Too much fluff not enough content.

    Audible
    1
    John
    United States4 years ago
  • Great source!!

    Great source for Talent Acquisition related content! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Colgan
    United States6 years ago

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Energetic hosts; content is informative and entertaining.
Honest, sometimes provocative, but always useful for recruitment pros.
Great mix of guests and timely topics; consistently valuable for practitioners.
High-quality TA insights with practical, data-driven takes.
Strong Australian market perspective with global relevance.

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Talking Points

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Episode 540 - The Talent Function Needs to Grow. With Cliff Jurkiewicz
Q: Do you think the talent function needs to grow and separate from HR?
Yes. The talent ecosystem should be a distinct, strategic function at the C-suite level. If kept under HR, it risks being diluted or reduced as automation takes over compliance. Transforming HR professionals into talent specialists and creating new, revenue-oriented roles can unlock greater organizational value.
Episode 581 - It's Almost Time for the ITAs 2026 - are you ready? With Kelly Murphy
Q: What is the mix of permanent staff versus casual staff in your workforce?
Kelly explains the mix is mainly permanent with a smaller casual pool, driven by service growth, and outlines how this shapes recruitment.
Episode 577 - Keeping the Human in the Loop - with Denise Pereira
Q: What role does engagement play in AI-driven sourcing?
Engagement remains crucial; AI can automate outreach, but meaningful connections and consistent candidate experiences require a human touch, such as personalized context and diaries from hiring managers.
Episode 579 - What's happening in Skilled Migration & the Workforce? with Sarah Prince
Q: So Sarah, how would someone best contact you at the Migration Agency?
The guest explains that she is reachable directly on LinkedIn and through the Migration Agency website, offering to have a direct chat and discuss strategies.
Episode 553 - Unpacking the Holy Union of CX & EB with Matthew Lant.
Q: What steps can smaller or similar-sized organizations take to implement an employer brand strategy or start improving candidate experience?
Start by getting really close to the business, understand its challenges, and then pitch solutions that fit those needs. Don't chase sexy trends; insert yourself as a partner who helps solve real problems, and ensure leadership buy-in by showing how the strategy aligns with business goals.

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A hard-hitting, practitioner-focused show that explores talent acquisition, recruitment technology, and governance with a distinctly Australian lens. Episodes routinely cover AI's role in hiring, data governance, contingent workforce management, and the evolving interfaces between HR, procurement, and security. Across interviews with TA leaders, technology vendors, and industry insiders, the hosts blend practical advice, candid industry observations, and sharp banter, often tying in real-world case studies, compliance considerations, and sponsor-driven insights. A standout trait is the willingness to challenge norms while staying grounded in recruiting realities, making it useful for practitioners evaluating tools, governance models, and st... more

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