The ITA’s (Internal Talent Awards) are here… and they’re here to stay!
After the bloody year we’ve had it’s great that we can join as an industry and celebrate all that are great in our industry.
Agencies have the ‘SARA’s’ and Europe has the ‘NORA’s’ and now we have the ‘ITA’s’… and we think it’s fantastic that our awards align with the name of one of the most iconic Business and TV personalities in our nation’s history.
But back to the awards… On TaPod we are constantly speaking with the movers and shakers of the Talent space. New initiatives… sharing of information… providing better candidate experience… better diversity & inclusion programs… better tech stacks and teams & individuals that go above and beyond. The ITA’s will recognise these superstars.
Nominations are NOW OPEN in 7 categories for the 2020 awards & close on 16 October.
Talent Team of the Year – Sponsored by TQ Solutions (Major Sponsor)
Talent Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Talent Table
Talent Professional of the Year – Sponsored by CVCheck
Excellence in DNI (Diversity & Inclusion) – Sponsored by Alcami Interactive
Excellence in CX (Candidate Experience) – Sponsored by Oncore Services
Excellence in Employer Branding – Sponsored by Matchd
Excellence in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) – Sponsored by TaPod
Nominations are open to ALL Talent Acquisition… Inhouse… Internal… TEaM… Total Talent industry cohorts. It doesn’t matter if you are a team of 1 or 100… big or small… and you definitely don’t need to be a member of some secret industry society.
A panel of independent judges will assess all nominations and finalists will be announced on 30 October.
On 19th November at 7:00pm AEDT we go live with the Awards Event. Yes, it’s virtual, but it will be different, and it will be exciting… we promise.
We will be announcing ticketing for the event very soon, so please subscribe for updates. Oh… and the tickets for this year’s event WILL BE FREE!
Plans for next year are already afoot and will include a MASSIVE Gala Event. That’s right Black Tie… 3 Courses (and Drinks)… more Awards and some other surprises.
So, get involved in the inaugural event and celebrate the industry that changes peoples’ lives every single day… We’re Excited!
The Internal Talent Awards, affectionately known as the ITA’s, will be held on Thursday 19th November 2020. At the inaugural event, the ITA’s will recognise and celebrate excellence in Internal Talent across individuals, teams and organisations.
The concept of the ITA’s came from TaPod Co-Hosts Lauren Sharp & Craig Watson who inspire and entertain listeners during their weekly podcast which shines a light (and a laugh) on the Australian Talent Acquisition community.
In a bid to see how their listenership 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 Craig 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 Lauren Sharp, Director of Sharp People & TaPod Co-Host. ‘We are 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 ITA’s 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
Independent judging panel includes:
·Rachel Hill – Director HR Tech Market
·Adam Walker – VP ANZ Avature
·Gareth Flynn – Director TQ Solutions (Major Sponsor)
Further information on the nomination process can be found via the website
www.internaltalentawards.com
Nominations open today (17th August) and will close on 16th of October.
We are excited to announce TQ Solutions as Major Sponsor for 2020.
TQ is regarded as Australia’s leading advisory and solutions business for Talent Engagement & Mobility (we named it TEaM). We’re proven to increase organisational maturity, mindset and performance.
‘We’re really thrilled to be a foundation sponsor of the ITA’s. An opportunity to recognise the best of the best and celebrate the industry. At Alcami Interactive we’re passionate about Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging which is why we’re the proud sponsor of the D&I Award Best of luck to all of the nominees…’ Jane Bianchini – Founder & CEO – Alcami Interactive
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‘CVCheck is excited to be supporting the first ITA’s. There are so many brilliant talent professionals within the industry, and we are happy to play a small part in acknowledging them. Good luck to all the nominees…’ Menuccia Tassone – Head of Marketing & Customer Engagement – CVCheck
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‘Oncore is delighted to be a sponsor of the first-ever ITA’s in the Candidate Experience category. It’s our core belief that a great experience is the cornerstone of effective talent attraction and management. The ITA’s provide an excellent opportunity to recognise and celebrate the best in the industry. We wish all award nominees the best of luck.’ Damian Bridge – CEO Oncore Services
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‘Talent Table, as a community of talent thought leaders across the Asia Pacific region, is thrilled to be sponsoring the ITAs. We have needed truly independent awards for our in-house community for a long time. Congratulations to all Nominees.’ Andrea Kirby – Director – Talent Table
Talent Table is working with the Talent community to advance the understanding of total talent and how it can impact the business. We are an open association of individuals who work in talent, talent acquisition and HR who seek to advance their understanding of the future of talent and work.
‘The ITA’s have been a long time coming! We’re passionate about recognising and rewarding success in our industry and are so very proud of this event and what it will achieve. We wish the very best to all the nominees… you are all stars in our eyes…’ Craig & Lauren – Co-Hosts – TaPod
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‘MATCHD are excited to be supporting the TA community as the foundation sponsor of the ITA’s in 2020. We see ‘Excellence in Employer Branding’ as a cornerstone to attracting the best talent in the future and thrilled to be able to celebrate the best of the best in this category within the TA community. Best of luck to all the nominees.’ Richard Bone – COO Matchd
MATCHD is a comprehensive Talent Acquisition Management Platform that is designed to discover every applicant’s true qualities. While most recruitment software is only capable of partially testing a candidate, we perform a complete and automated assessment on every individual as soon as they apply. This means you start with the best candidates without having read a CV. All applicants are ranked according to science-powered psychometrics, customised culture fit criteria, and skills in the required job requirements.
‘Pirkx is delighted to be a sponsor of the inaugural ITAs. At pirkx we live and breathe wellbeing at work, and the opportunity to be recognised for excellence is a vitally important part of that. We congratulate all the nominees, and wish you all the best of luck!’ Ella Hamilton – Co-founder and MD of pirkx Australia
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