HR Think Tank

As the war for talent rages on, it's more important than ever for employers to take a holistic approach to screening job candidates. By considering a candidate's skills, experience, and cultural fit, employers can identify the best person for the job—not just the most qualified on paper.

In the latest episode of the HR Think Tank, VerifyNow CEO Khai Ngo discusses these challenges and opportunities with HR and Recruitment Specialist, Zahra Nathwani.  Khai and Zahra provide our listeners with insight into the importance of creating trust in the recruitment process and how holistic recruitment processes fit into that.

We also cover:
- How long should a job interview last?
- How to find the right balance between listening and talking?
- The best questions to ask in an interview
- The benefits of a skills assesment

Check out the audio podcast and full transcript on the VerifyNow website: https://verifynow.com.au/resources/podcast/khai-ngo-verifynow-holistic-screening/

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Connect:
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veri...
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo

Effective leadership is about living your values, and it's also important to have good systems and processes in place to support this objective.
 
In this episode, we talk to Natasha Hannah, Head of Operations at Lawpath about the importance of being clear on your principles as a leader and how to use technology to develop and maintain effective workplace policies.
 
We also cover:
- How to build trust
- Holistic recruitment
- The role of Diversity & Inclusion in building a company culture
- The benefits of implementing a parental leave policy


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Connect:
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veri... 
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo

Healthy relationships are a cornerstone of a happy life. They're also a key foundation for a successful business. 

In this episode of the HR Think Tank, we talk to Relationships Australia NSW CEO Elisabeth Shaw about how leaders can support positive workplace relationships and employee well-being. 

We also cover:
- What learnings can be taken from the field of professional ethics when improving workplace relationships.
- How managers often get conflict resolution wrong.
- What to do when someone overshares in the workplace.

Links from the show:

• Follow Elisabeth on LinkedIn
• Find out more about Relationships Australia NSW 
• Read the Relationships Australia Loneliness Tip Sheet
• Learn about the Accidental Counsellor workshop Elisabeth discussed in this episode

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Connect:
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veri... 
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo

The journey to leadership is unique for each person - our family background, education and life experiences impact how we see the world.  

On the latest episode of the HR Think Tank, we chat with Ajay Bhatia, Managing Director of Carsales Australia, about the role of authentic leadership and creating a culture of innovation.  
We also cover:  
- the impact of Ajay’s migration experience on his approach towards entrepreneurship and leadership, 
- the value of education for business leaders,  
- experiences that create breakthrough leadership moments, and  
- fostering trust in a company. 

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Connect: 
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo  

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace… 

What does this mean? Is it a nice-to-have? Or does it play a critical role in driving company culture and performance? What are the impacts for your company, and how do you implement this strategy successfully?  

On the latest episode of the HR Think Tank, Cat-Thao Nguyen, CEO and Managing Director of Global Ready, joins us in answering some of these questions.  

We also cover:  

• the engagement evolution of diversity,  
• key actions for creating an inclusive workplace, 
• the impact of diversity initiatives on individuals, 
• advice for companies that want to invest in diversity initiatives, and  
• Cat-Thao’s key message for inclusive leadership. 

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Connect: 

Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  

Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo  

YouTube Channel - HR Think Tank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj3Be7-MCzBbhlaw6VDUYg 

There are significant barriers for people with disabilities to obtain employment. So, what can employees do to help bridge this gap? 

On the latest episode of the HR Think Tank, we discuss this topic with Simon Darcy who is the Professor of Social Inclusion at the University of Technology Sydney Business School. He believes passionately in the rights of all people to fully participate in community life.  

We discuss: 
- Simon’s employment prospects with his disability 
- common employment barriers for people with disabilities, 
- what employers can do to make their company more inclusive,  
- tips around recruitment, onboarding and management of an employee with a disability, and  
- the UTS Disability Scholarship 

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Connect: 
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo

Whether you’re doing the recruitment yourself or outsourcing to a recruitment agency, it’s good to understand the essentials so that you get the best talent for your team. So from the hiring brief to onboarding, we’ll take you through the major steps within the recruitment process to provide you with helpful hints and tips.  

In this week’s episode of the HR Think Tank, we chat to Zahra Nathwani, Talent Business Partner at VerifyNow, about:  

• the recruitment process, 
• salary disclosure, 
• employee buy-in within a remote recruitment process, 
• effective communication with candidates,  
• red flags, and 
• the consequences of a poor hire.  

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Connect: 

Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  

Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo  

YouTube Channel - HR Think Tank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj3Be7-MCzBbhlaw6VDUYg 

Fraud can occur in any workplace, large and small, and it can have serious and potentially lethal consequences for the organisation. The reputational damage can impact trust and how your employees, customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies and the broader community view your organisation. 

In this week’s episode of the HR Think Tank, we chat to Campell Jackson, a Partner at EY, about: 

• fraud in the workplace, 
• warning signs to look out for, 
• the impacts, 
• preventative measures you can take, and 
• the trends for the future. 

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Connect:
Website: https://verifynow.com.au/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services 
Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo

In a time of disruption and continuous change, it’s vital to equip existing and future leaders with skills, thought processes and techniques to ensure that the organisation not only survives but thrives. So, we chat to Julie Birtles, the founder of Beyond Excellence and co-founder of the First100, about our future leaders’ needs and how it contributes to their success. 

We cover:  

• what leadership development looks like today,  
• how leaders need to develop their expansive capacity for future and current challenges,  
• improving, as a leader, your reputation and networks,  
• practical things leaders can do to shape a future-ready workforce, and  
• the role of mindset in talent development. 

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Connect: 

Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  

Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo  

YouTube Channel - HR Think Tank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj3Be7-MCzBbhlaw6VDUYg 

In this week’s episode, we chat with Aivee Robinson and Angela Kwan, Co-Founders of Catalyser. We discussed the significance of implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and how it can impact employee engagement. 

We cover:  

• the history of CSR and its evolution,  
• the different types of CSR activities and initiatives,  
• the key benefits and key challenges of implementing and maintaining a CSR program,  
• CSR impact on company and brand performance, and  
• how Catalyser was created.  

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Connect: 

Website: https://verifynow.com.au/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifynowau  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifynow-services  

Connect with Khai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vankhaingo  

YouTube Channel - HR Think Tank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj3Be7-MCzBbhlaw6VDUYg