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New Australian talent awards recognise internal talent excellence

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Is there a recruiter or talent team in your organisation that you believe deserves recognition?  New Australian talent awards, the Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) recognise and celebrate excellence in Internal Talent across individuals, teams and organisations.

At last, the Internal Talent Industry has awards to recognise outstanding achievement. Introducing the Internal Talent Awards (the ITA’s).

At the inaugural event on Thursday 19th November 2020, the ITA’s will recognise and celebrate excellence in Internal Talent across individuals, teams and organisations.

The ITAs were born from “TaPod – We talk talent acquisition” podcast co-hosts Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson. Sharp and Watson inspire and entertain listeners during their weekly podcast which shines a light (and a laugh) on the Australian Talent Acquisition community.

TaPod - We talk talent acquisition podcast co-hosts Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson
“TaPod – We talk talent acquisition” podcast co-hosts Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson

In a bid to see how their listeners were navigating their roles mid pandemic, the duo circulated a survey to understand how TA would emerge Post-COVID crisis.

“Over 63% of respondents indicated that the role of Talent Acquisition will have increased responsibilities after the pandemic,” said Watson, Director of Recstra & TaPod Co-Host. “And the Industry deserves a platform to explore, embrace and celebrate these responsibilities.”

“The Internal Talent Industry is filled with unheralded superstars’, said Sharp, Director of Sharp People & TaPod Co-Host. “We’re in the business of changing people’s lives with little fanfare or recognition. It’s time for us to acknowledge the star performers in our industry and highlight the initiatives that bring success to the Talent function.”

The ITAs will bestow the following awards at a Gala Virtual Ceremony on Thursday 19th November:

  • Talent Team of the Year
  • Talent Professional of the Year
  • Talent Leader of the Year
  • Excellence in Candidate Experience
  • Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Excellence in Employer Branding

The independent judging panel consists of Rachel Hill – Director HR Tech Market, Adam Walker – VP ANZ Avature and Gareth Flynn – Director TQ Solutions (Major Sponsor).

Nominations are now open and will close on 16th October.

The major sponsor of the 2020 awards is TQ Solutions. Other sponsors includee: Talent Table, Oncore Services, CV Check, Alcami Interactive, Matchd & TaPod.

For more information about the nomination process and how to secure your ticket to the Gala Virtual Ceremony, visit ITAs website and register to receive regular updates.

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