2 Recruiters 1 Mic

Deon and Gary were recently away attending the annual NPA Australia Conference, and as usual, some great speakers were presenting. In this special episode, Gary and Deon share some of their key takeaways from their recruiter peers and presenters, particularly Nigel Dalton and Mike Boyle, for you to learn from vicariously!

Grade 12 school leavers are graduating and entering into the big wide world - whether that is directly into the workforce or via further study.One of the big questions plaguing many at this time is "what do you want to do with your life?"This week we have COO Jess Jasch joining Gary to discuss how to navigate that question, the feelings around it, and offer a perspective to help you navigate the long winding road of your career ... Without feeling like you're already behind before you've even begun!

In a chronically online world, it's easy for personal opinions to get caught up in professional contexts.In this episode, we discuss examples of how this shows up, and explore when it might be totally acceptable, and alternatively, when sharing opinion as fact might be detrimental - or even discriminatory.It's a complicated conversation, with nuance and no definitive, but worth the conversation!

In this week's episode, we're talking whether employers who are hiring should stick with the traditional methods, or whether they should explore branching out in other ways in order to stand out and, if so, what that might actually look like. It's a useful conversation if you're hiring and struggling to get the reach or quality of candidate you're needing.

In this episode, Gary and Deon explore the two different options candidates have when going for roles: following the process as indicated, or try something different in order to stand out.While it can seem tempting to do the latter with the job market the way it is, and safe to do the former, we explore the pros and cons of both and share how you CAN go about things.

This episode we have Mark Creedon, CEO of Mastermind Business Accelerator join us to discuss all things growing a business - including avoiding making that business just another 'job'. Mark is business coach to Deon and Gary, so they've been around his work for a long time. Listen in for some great insight! 

In this week's episode Deon is joined by COO Jess Jasch, while Gary is away, to discuss the importance of communication prior to having "the chat" with an employee who seems to be underperforming. Have a listen to hear the 5 things they suggest checking in with FIRST, and why it's important. 

Any time you are dealing in business with other humans, you risk disappointment in some way - intentionally or unintentionally.The recruitment can be the same, for each candidates, hiring company, and recruiters themselves!Here is part 2 of how to manage and navigate disappointment (including mitigating it!) in the recruitment process.

Any time you are dealing in business with other humans, you risk disappointment in some way - intentionally or unintentionally.The recruitment can be the same, for each candidates, hiring company, and recruiters themselves!Here is part 1 of how to manage and navigate disappointment (including mitigating it!) in the recruitment process.Part 2 to come next week!

One thing we see too much of is hiring manager's thinking they have more time to secure a candidate than they do.And that pressure isn't coming from us, the recruiters!In this episode, Deon and Gary share how hiring managers are getting in their own way, and what they can do instead, even if they still need to take some time to work things out on their end.

At some point in your high-performer's careers, they had the opportunity to build their experience without necessarily knowing HOW to do the job well to begin with. And yet, this is something that is sometimes forgotten in the hiring process. In this episode, Deon and Gary explore around the difference between years of experience versus actual ability to do the task. They also share our own in-team experience of having an actual superstar in our team, by being willing to train them up in a way that suited their needs. 

It's easy to have a list of things that you automatically relegated to the red flag bin. In this episode, we explore when that is the case, and when it's simply a sign to get more information so that you don't misjudge a perfectly good opportunity or candidate!

In this episode, Deon and Gary clear up a few common misconceptions around hiring and recruitment they've seen lately, including:- Fake job ads- Recruiters don't go back to people that sit on their database- The client pays the bill, so we only work for them- The "perfect" job or company exists.Tune in to learn how they mythbust these!

Work life balance is one of those buzz terms thrown around in the professional space, when it can really mean a range of things (if it exists at all).In this episode, we explore what work life balance has historically meant, and what it means now - deconstructing hybrid, work from home, and full in-office language so that you can start to define it more as an employee or an employer.

Fresh outta the sleeping bag from this year's CEO Sleepout, Deon hops on this episode with Gary to talk about what they've learned over the years about business and managing people from doing things that seemingly don't have a whole lot to do with either of those things.The two share their experiences about giving to others, including what they've learnt and all it's brought to them as business owners along the way.

There are many different ways to approach how you find out whether a potential employer is actually a good place to work for. In this episode, we explore some different approaches you can take beyond what they share on social media.

There's a bunch of tax and financial advice, rightly so, during the end of financial year prep.This one is a little different: we're not tax experts, but we ARE experts in talent strategy, and it just so happens that this time of year is good for planning more than just your finances.Have a listen to find out what we recommend around your talent and workforce.

We have networking and connection specialist Kacie Brignell with us in this week's episode to share how networking can work for your career, with plenty of tips on how to do it! (Especially if it's not in your usual comfort zone).You can connect with Kacie on LinkedIn at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacie-brignell/

Do you know the real impact HR can have on supporting leaders to create a healthy workplace culture?Steve Ford from Ford HR joins us in this episode to share his advice to founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners of all types and size, on building the workplace culture that YOU want for your business (and where it starts!)Ford HR is a boutique HR agency specialising in a range of people and culture solutions for high-growth SMEs.Here's how you can connect with and have more of a conversation with Steve about your business' HR needs:steve@fordhr.com.au

It's an episode of '7 Recruiters 1 Mic' this week, as we gather 5 of our esteemed industry peers and ask them two really important questions:What's something you think hiring companies NEED to know when/about recruiting? What is something candidates need to know when looking for a new role.And not one of the answers is exactly the same, so there's plenty of wisdom packed into this episode!A special thanks to the following for their valuable input:James Harman from Snap Talent InternationalAndrew Thoseby from 1st ExecutiveJason Elias from Elias RecruitmentDani Tamati from THE resources HUBErica Westbury from Norwest Recruitment

In this episode, Cal Clifford joins the show to talk all about resilience and the benefits of taking some of life's challenges to transform them into a strength. Given the last few years, all of us, particularly in our work and home lives, have been impacted by unprecedented events that shift how we function and thrive.Cal is a Resilience and Recovery coach who works with men to use resilience as a path to recovery, helping many to restore their relationships, self-worth and purpose. He also works with workplaces to support teams in building community, decreasing staff attrition and burnout, and turn the workplace from a place that adds stress to a place where teams draw connection, strength, and inspiration.Connect with Cal:https://restoredkings.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/calclifford/

In the fourth and final part of this series, our very own Nikao Hill joins Gary and Deon to share his top 3 tips for candidate sourcing (that works!) Nikao is one of our Talent United team as our Head of Sourcing (or endearingly dubbed, our 'Super Sourcer') and we're always so happy to hear his insights.You can do recruitment one of two ways - you can approach it reactively, waiting UNTIL the problem arises before you start planning. Or you can have a proactive approach - planning and assessing before the time comes, which means your outcome is based on a lot more consideration.Connect with Nikao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikaohill/

In part 3 of this series, Kate Snyman joins Gary and Deon to talk all about how workforce planning can help you find more success in your team growth. Kate is a superstar in internal recruitment, so we are delighted to have her on as a guest.You can do recruitment one of two ways - you can approach it reactively, waiting UNTIL the problem arises before you start planning. Or you can have a proactive approach - planning and assessing before the time comes, which means your outcome is based on a lot more consideration.Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-snyman-02b04944/

BONUS EP!We couldn't finish up the year without delivering these gems of advice for professionals (candidates) to consider over the festive break.So get ready to put your feet up and take these small actions (or thoughts!) to help you feel ready to step into 2024 when the time comes.

Want to hear how to make 2024 'better' than 2023 in business? Have a listen to this episode! As the final episode of the year, Deon and Gary talk about how to identify what left you feeling stuck and frustrated this year, and how you can make sure you don't repeat those same things as you move forward into the new year.Thank you for a year full of listening! We'll be back in the new year with a bunch of fresh new episodes for you!

In this episode, Karen Hollenbach joins Deon and Gary to talk to candidates about how to optimise your LinkedIn profile. Karen is the founder of Think Bespoke, providing inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities with their training resources. Karen's mission specialises in LinkedIn training, LinkedIn profile writing and LinkedIn marketing, and this conversation is a great example of that value.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhollenbach/

In part 2 of this series, Mike Beeley joins Gary and Deon for conversation about the importance of having a great EVP (employee value proposition) and employer branding. Mike is an absolute superstar in these areas, so we knew we had to get him on to share the wisdomw.You can do recruitment one of two ways - you can approach it reactively, waiting UNTIL the problem arises before you start planning. Or you can have a proactive approach - planning and assessing before the time comes, which means your outcome is based on a lot more consideration.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-beeley-380a2b4/

Whether you're a professional would-be job-seeker, a recruiter, or a hiring company, you are at risk of either being the ghoster or being the ghosted. In this week's podcast episode, we have Gary joined by Talent United COO Jess Jasch to discuss the different ways ghosting can happen, and what you can to do mitigate it.

You won't leave this episode uncertain about the stance that Deon and Gary have about contingent recruitment.Whether you're a hiring company or a recruiter, this episode is worth taking the time to learn about where you might be diminishing your results in recruitment, and what you can do about improving your outcomes. And it's probably going to be different to the way you've always done things.

You can do recruitment one of two ways - you can approach it reactively, waiting UNTIL the problem arises before you start planning. Or you can have a proactive approach - planning and assessing before the time comes, which means your outcome is based on a lot more consideration.In part 1 of this topic, Deon and Gary explore a general overview of what that would look like, and what you need to consider.

Depending on who you speak to, there are either so many opportunities in regional work or not as much as city areas. So how do you make a decision? In this episode, Gary and Deon help you get a bit clearer on whether a move for a regional role is best for you and your circumstances, that will differ from person to person. 

Ever struggled with happiness at work?We hear often how important happiness is, and a lot of our happiness is impacted by work and the workplace. Luckily we have Declan Edwards from the BU Happiness College joining us for this episode, who uses data-driven solutions in his consulting work to support workplaces to drive better outcomes for staff in the areas of fulfilment and fun - all of which impacts the bottom line! Declan shares the 5 key pillars of workplace happiness, and the enormous benefits (both commercial and non-commercial) of having a happy workplace.Want to follow Declan and his work?LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-coaching/https://buhappinesscollege.com/

Turns out: Absolutely everything! This episode Deon and Gary speak with Edan Haddock, creator of the Rubberband Group, who shares all about the power of professional communities and how they go beyond simply the networking benefits, and provide much needed connection (+ more!) for the humans involved.Find Edan on:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edanhaddock/Website - https://linktr.ee/rubberbandnetwork

What if HR wasn't actually so much about just following rules and regulations, and actually became a tool for growth of people AND the business as a result? That's what Shelley Johnson shares as she joins us for this week's episode. Shelley is a HR Consultant and Founder of Boldside Consulting, and super passionate about educating and coaching leaders on how they can build epic leaders and teams within their team, in a way that celebrates their people as humans, and not just assets.Find out more about Shelley's work at https://www.boldside.com.au/ or through her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

There are a lot of parallels between peak performance as an athlete, and peak performance as a CEO and in business. This week we have Stuart Walter, CEO of the Elite Mindset Institute joining us with his refreshing and motivating perspective to help you get more out of running and leading in your businessStuart is a trained clinical hypnotherapist, who has coached over 40 world champions in his peak performance niche.Visit https://www.elitemindsetinstitute.com.au to find out more about Stuart's work.

Whether the dreaded 'R' word is going to happen or not, we are in somewhat of a downturn. Ebbs and flows in the economy can be scary when it comes to hiring, however there is still a lot you can achieve with the right team. So how do you approach it?In this week's episode, Gary and Deon talk all about recruiting during a downturn, and their tried and trusted ways you can secure your hiring ship they've learned over the previous 3-4 economic dips.Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: What should I be on the lookout for when a recruiter talks about getting the job done really quickly?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

In this week's episode, Deon and Gary come to you live from the Xero Roadshow in Brisbane on Monday 20 February 2023, where they catch up with industry peers to talk about the state of recruitment and hiring.This episode has some GREAT insight for both job-seekers AND business-owners and managers.Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Ever wanted a background understand of what goes on behind the scenes and in the lead up to a successful business partnership?In this week's episode, Gary and Deon are put in the hot seat, interviewed by our COO Jess Jasch to get a little bit of insight into the origins of their successful business partnership, and how their own individual lessons inform how they do business now.Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: I've gotten a lot of overseas work experience in my industry, and have rights to work in Australia. Yet I'm finding I'm missing out on a lot of roles since I don't have as much Australian-based experience. Why is this and what's the difference?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

It's not every day we get an international career specialist on the podcast, but this week we're lucky to bring you part 2 of 2 with special guest Mark Daniel.In this week's episode, Gary and Deon continue their conversation with Mark about job searching, and the art of resumes - including what's important and what's not!Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: Why aren't there more fully remote roles available now?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

It's not every day we get an international career specialist on the podcast, but this week we're lucky enough to bring you part 1 of 2 with Mark Daniel.In this week's episode, Gary and Deon speak with Mark about job searching, and the art of resumes - including what's important and what's not!Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: What is a common courtesy tip for businesses during the interviewing process?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Workplace mental health is a hot topic, and for good reason! So this week we've got Al Mitchell, Program Coordinator from LIVIN and athlete wellbeing leader, to lead the conversation around mental health and ill-health.In this week's episode, Gary and Deon speak with Al about his experience with mental illness, how it's formed him as a leader, and how workplaces can be more pro-active in leading in a way that supports mental wellness.NOT AN EPISODE TO BE MISSED!!Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: What can be done during the recruitment process to ensure better staff retention?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the new year! Maybe you've had some time to reflect on where you're at, and just maybe you've decided it's time to take a new step.In this week's episode, Gary and Deon share how you can approach the resignation and notice period in a way that ensures your integrity - and maybe even future possibilities - are intact. Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: I'm on annual leave over the break but there's still an expectation to answer calls and check in on emails. I don't really know how to handle this when it's my time being used.Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

It's the end of the year and Gary and Deon are in reflection mode. It's a great time of year for it, but there area couple of pit falls you'll want to avoid in the reflection process.In this week's episode, the guys take you through a helpful reflection process that resists the urge to go too far into the coulda, shoulda, woulda's.2 Recruiters 1 Mic will return in the new year with some special guests and more helpful content!Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Sports can tell us a lot about life and work, if we let it.In this week's part 2/2 episode, Gary and Deon talk about the soccer World Cup and the applicable lessons to building a team, for companies who are hiring and looking to hire.If you missed last week's part 1, we give all the World Cup lessons for job-seeking candidates!Remember to submit your questions for Talent Bites at https://2recruiters1mic.com/

Welcome to the minisode version of 2 Recruiters 1 Mic, where we bring you Talent Bite-sized bits of insight and advice to do with the recruitment, hiring, and business world.This week's question: Is it OK to ask for a pay rise at the Christmas party, when everyone's a little more relaxed?Have a listen to find out the answer!You can submit your own questions for the Talent Bite episodes at https://2recruiters1mic.com/