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TaPod - We Talk Talent Acquisition.

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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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Recent Guests

Elle Green
Head of Marketing for APAC at SmartRecruiters
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Episode: Episode 532 - BIG Announcements at SmartRecruiters!
Rich Lewis-Jones
VP of APAC at SmartRecruiters
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Leah McCabe
Talent Acquisition Manager at Coles Group
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Episode: Episode 530 - Coles Group gets serious about Talent Attraction... ITAs Serious!
Fiona Warren
Business Director for APAC at Havas People
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Episode: Episode 530 - Coles Group gets serious about Talent Attraction... ITAs Serious!
Kaz Thorley
Senior professional in Talent Acquisition
Indeed
Episode: Episode 526 - Summer Series - 'I can't champion for them, if I'm not championing for myself' Women's Health in the Workplace
Jess Gibson-Jones
Experienced professional in Talent Acquisition with personal insights on women's health
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Episode: Episode 526 - Summer Series - 'I can't champion for them, if I'm not championing for myself' Women's Health in the Workplace
Soph Hirst
Former Google exec turned TikTok creator, Gen Z career coach, and founder of Work Baby.
Work Baby
Episode: Episode 523 - Summer Series - The Times You Failed are the Times You Learn the Most
Michael De Graaf
Global TA Lead for Workday's Customer Experience Organisation and APAC Region Lead
Workday
Episode: Episode 522 - How Workday uses Workday with Michael De Graaf
Callam Pickering
Roving economics reporter at Indeed
Indeed
Episode: Episode 521 - Your Weekly TA & Recruitment News with the Scoop

Hosts

Lauren Sharp
Co-host of TaPod, focusing on talent acquisition and recruitment strategy with industry-leading perspective.
Craig Watson
Co-host of TaPod, brings industry leadership and practical TA insights with a focus on recruitment strategy and technology.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 29 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 States3 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 States3 years ago
  • Great source!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Colgan
    United States5 years ago

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Great source for TA trends and real-world campaigns, especially in AU markets.
Highly relevant TA insights with practical takeaways for recruiters and leaders.
Hosts balance humor with strong industry knowledge, making complex topics approachable.
Consistently delivers engaging conversations with industry guests and practical tips.

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Talking Points

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Episode 533 - Planning is Dead! What's in store for 2026 with Gareth Flynn.
Q: Gareth, what predictions do you have for 2026?
The key opportunity for business this year is agentic AI, and task intelligence will eclipse skills intelligence.
Episode 532 - BIG Announcements at SmartRecruiters!
Q: What type of people would benefit from attending HireXperience?
Elle Green mentions that senior TA and HR leaders at large enterprises who are serious about AI and transforming hiring should attend.
Episode 532 - BIG Announcements at SmartRecruiters!
Q: Give us our listeners an update on what's going on with the SmartRecruiters SAP SuccessFactors.
Rich Lewis-Jones discusses the integration of SmartRecruiters into SAP and highlights that it's business as usual for product and innovation.
Episode 451 - Building an Impactful Talent Strategy with Manoj Kenadath
Q: How do you manage those line managers who circle their wagons around their talent?
It is critical to establish a consistent definition of talent across the organization to support internal mobility and prevent managers from hoarding top talent.
Episode 451 - Building an Impactful Talent Strategy with Manoj Kenadath
Q: So why don't you start unpacking how do you build an impactful talent strategy?
A strong talent strategy starts with understanding the business strategy and needs to align closely with organizational objectives.

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A pragmatic, industry-focused show that packs weekly updates, trends, and practical insights across talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and workplace strategy. Listeners get a blend of AI in hiring, workforce planning, inclusive recruiting, and real-world campaigns, often illustrated with Australian market context and guest expertise from TA leaders, technology vendors, and practitioners. The show's edge comes from candid banter, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a penchant for translating complex trends into actionable takeaways for recruiters, HR leads, and talent executives. Noteworthy is the steady mix of strategic commentary, campaign case studies, and forward-looking predictions about AI, internal mobility, and ... more

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