Optimise Your Talent Strategy: 8 Key Resources for Success

Welcome back to TalentBites ?? your monthly dose of short and relevant talent insights!

Ready for some exciting news? I won an award at our recent team event. Despite the joking nature of it, I was delighted (as you can see from the pic above) to be acknowledged as a "LinkedIn Influencer" and receive a lovely award that now sits in my home office, and perfectly symbolises my commitment to delivering top-notch talent insights???! (find me a sales person who doesn't love getting an award please! ??).

Now, let's get down to business... over the past 18 months my colleagues and I have conducted a host of impactful webinars, complemented by well-received reports and invaluable resources. In the spirit of clarity and efficiency, I've summarised below what they include, and why it would be useful to you as my trusted subscriber to click on the links (please note some are sector specific, however have relevance for all sectors):

1. Boosting Job Performance ?? Ever wondered how to make your LinkedIn Jobs stand out from the rest? This resource includes a live webinar and tip sheets packed with practical tips that could have your dream candidates sliding into your DMs. Why is this useful? For anyone looking to advertise a vacancy on LinkedIn, this will act as a guide to ensure you attract the right people to your job, saving you precious time and money. Please see this link for the federal government version & here for my Talent Bites summary .
2. Employer Branding Excellence ???? Elevate your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) with a resource brimming with content ideas. Turn your company's brand into a magnetic force for top-tier talent. Why is this useful? In this dynamic talent marketplace, the benefit of an attractive employer brand has never been more important. Being able to effectively represent your organisations EVP online, ensures you attract and retain top talent and remain competitive.
3. Embrace LinkedIn Learning ???? Understand how organisations are offering LinkedIn Learning to all staff, including outdoor, frontline etc. and aligning this with their business objectives to offer meaningful career opportunities to retain staff. This webinar was an honest and interesting chat with Albury City Council who shared the ups and downs of rolling this out. We also ran a healthcare one available here . Why is this useful? LinkedIn's recent talent report found that more than ever, employees are eager to learn new skills and stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Employers need to provide more opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.
4. Insights into the Unlimited Hiring Program ???? Curious about the game-changing impact of becoming a LinkedIn Enterprise customer? My colleague Dana Fengler shares how it all works and whether it would be the right option for you. Why is this useful? This way of partnering with LinkedIn is a scalable and cost effective way to engage the wider organisation in your pursuit of attracting and retaining top talent, many customers have saved millions of dollars on agency fees, job boards and other costly recruitment strategies.
5. Locating Exceptional Talent (Unicorns) ???? For those utilising a LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate Licence , discover the magical ability to spot extraordinary talent within the vast landscape of professionals. In this chat we spoke with two local councils about how they pipeline niche talent and bring the hiring managers along on the ride with them.Why is this useful? Whether you're a TA or not, this recording and resources prove you can have success finding talent yourselves and save significantly on using agency recruiters.
6. Global Talent Sourcing Webinar ???? Broaden your horizons in talent acquisition with insights on international sourcing. Because why settle for local talent when the world is your oyster? Why is this useful? As we all know, it's a tough talent market out there with significant talent gaps in the local marker, and we live in a great place where people want to move to! Blue sky thinking, how can we attract more people here at scale? How can we attract Aussies who are 'open to work' to come home? (no visa stress needed ??) & other invaluable tips & tricks to reach out to your unicorn!
7. Profile Optimization Strategies ???? Embark on a journey to refine and rejuvenate your LinkedIn profile. A free LinkedIn Learning course awaits those seeking to elevate their digital presence.Why is this useful? I've harped on about the power of personal brand enough to get your attention, I hope? This recording and resource breaks down into simple steps how anyone can have an attractive LinkedIn profile and open up opportunities.
8. Examination of the Green Skills Report ???? Dive into the future of skills with the Green Skills Report. Gain foresight into emerging trends and position yourself at the forefront of industry knowledge.Why is this useful? Because staying ahead of the curve in terms of industry knowledge is like having a secret map to success. Dive into the future of skills with the Green Skills Report, your compass to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy. Explore emerging trends and position yourself at the forefront of industry knowledge to harness the power of sustainable practices.

As always, feel free to bookmark this, share it with your networks and keeping sharing knowledge with each other ????

Before you go - I'd love to hear from you, what webinars would you like to see moving forward? No idea is a silly one, so comment below with future topics please ????

I'll see you next month for more short & relevant talent insights ??

Lauren ??