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Talent Think Tank

Talent Strategy

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Prepare to embark on an exciting adventure to uncover the secrets of creating an exceptional talent and talent acquisition strategy for 2024 with two of Australia’s talent leaders.

In a world where talent is the driving force behind success, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Join Matt Woodard and Simone Strachan as they dive deep into the magical realm of talent acquisition strategy and how you can set your talent space up for success in 2024.

We will touch on early predictions for 2024, recap some of the latest trends in the talent space and share best practice when it comes to designing talent strategies. But expect something other than a traditional corporate event! We will leverage our experts in the field and invite you to share what you are planning for 2024.

By the end of this event, you'll walk away with the following:

Early market predictions when it comes to the talent space for 2024
Insights into the latest talent acquisition trends.
Best practices and strategies for building an exceptional talent acquisition strategy.
Tips to help you operationalise your talent acquisition strategy and bring it to life through delivery.
How to use the latest technology to enhance your recruitment efforts.
Inspirational ideas to attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market.
A business strategy document to get you thinking about your plans.
An expanded network of like-minded professionals and industry experts.

The Presentation + The Presenters

Matt Woodard

Founder, scalr

Matt Woodard is an accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with over 16 years of TA experience, across New Zealand and Australia. With a strong focus on helping start-ups and scale-ups achieve success, Matt has become a trusted advisor in the industry.

Recently, Matt embarked on a new venture by launching scalr (scalr.com.au), a platform designed to support companies on their growth journey. His expertise revolves around three essential pillars: strategy, operations and optimisation. By strategically aligning talent acquisition with business objectives and implementing efficient operational practices, Matt empowers organisations to build high-performing, scalable TA functions.

Matt's passion lies in offering fractional Head of Talent services, allowing companies to tap into his vast knowledge and experience without the need for a full-time resource. The battle scars he has earned over the past decade allow him to positively contribute to the sustained growth and success of the organisations he partners with.

In addition to his role at scalr, Matt has been the driving force behind the Melbourne Recruitment Meetup since its establishment in 2016. With a membership of over 1,750 individuals, Matt has played a significant role in fostering a highly connected and supportive TA community in Melbourne, making it the most vibrant and interconnected in all of Australia.

Simone Strachan

Founder, Bespoke Talent Solutions

First and foremost Simone is a mum to the energetic and excitable Harriett!

The second thing you should know is that she loves talking about all things talent and travel!

Simone is engaged as a competitive talent solution consultant. Partnering with organisations, she helps them achieve their full potential when it comes to talent. Simone's specialisms include Employer Brand, Employee Value Proposition and Talent Advisory. Offering modularised services enables Simone to craft a truly bespoke offering.

What people value about Simone is her ability to truly partner, have impact quickly and leave a legacy all whilst having fun along the way. Her aim is to make your life easier!

Having had the chance to work across various industries globally and in different sized organisations, this has enabled Simone to view talent from various angles.

With 15+ years in Human Resources and over 10 years within the Talent space leading teams, Simone is accredited in Employer Brand and loves empowering others to have impact whilst building a deep specialism.

Our Partners for this event

Talent Think Tank

Inclusive Hiring, Creating Opportunities for Equality in the Workplace

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, organisations recognise the value of creating opportunities for their employees to grow and thrive and to attract diverse talent. Our Talent Think Tank aims to explore the importance of creating opportunities for larger talent pools and strategies that enhance career growth to cultivate an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

Inclusive hiring actively recognises diversity and embraces various qualities and perspectives that candidates bring to the organisation. It’s not simply about recruiting people from underrepresented backgrounds or with disabilities to tick off a box. Instead, inclusive hiring practices aim to level the playing field for all applicants to fight against recruitment bias and any form of discrimination.

This event brings together our community from various backgrounds to discuss and explore innovative approaches to work, diversity, internal mobility, and talent acquisition.

Being mindful of the unlimited types of diversity that exist in the human experience.
Making inclusion part of your EVP
Expanding your talent pools
Writing inclusive job descriptions and advertising
Using technology to remove bias in hiring and promotion
Skills-based hiring: why we need to be considering it?
Making recruitment and work accessible to everybody

We will bring together our community to discuss valuable insights and practical strategies that can be implemented to create a culture of growth, diversity, and talent acquisition within your organisation.

The Presentation + The Presenter

Anita Devereaux will talk at our in-person Brisbane Talent Think Tank on Thursday, 24 August, discussing ‘Success through diversity: Our Inclusive Recruitment Journey’.

Anita is an Inclusive Recruitment Specialist with 26 years of experience working at Coles Group.

She is passionate about attracting diverse talent, removing barriers and embedding inclusion excellence into systems and processes - to ensure a fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for ALL candidates.

As the Secretary for the ColesAbility Team Member network, Anita supports team members with disability to raise awareness and advocacy for disability inclusion and creating a disability-confident culture.

The Inclusive Recruitment team have continued to make significant improvements to its recruitment processes over the past 12 months, winning the ITA’s Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in 2022, Top Careers website in Australia at the Talent Table Awards and also achieving Disability Confident Recruiter status with the Australian Network on Disability.