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Trevor Churchley and George the Wonderdog wearing festive Christmas hats, smiling together in a warm holiday setting, celebrating the Talentology AU community.

A Grateful Goodbye to 2025: What We Built Together at Talentology AU

As I sit here reflecting on 2025, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to everyone who's been part of the Talentology AU journey this year, as our journey has also yours!

Dec 19, 20252 min read

A young man wearing a headset sits at a desk in front of a laptop, smiling excitedly with his hands raised, as if celebrating during an online call.

Why Job Ads Without Salary or Contact Details Are Destroying Trust in Recruitment

If you want to see the Talentology AU IT Talent Community fired up, mention job ads with no salary and no contact details. You’ll get a disappointed grimace every time, and honestly, I feel the same.

Nov 21, 20252 min read

A smiling manager stands on office stairs with the words “We Are Family,” contrasted with an upset man carrying a box of belongings after being laid off and the text “Until It Doesn’t Suit Us

We Are Family”… Until We’re Not: Why Companies Must Stop Using Family Language

I read a post today from one of my LinkedIn connections saying to a new hire: “Welcome to the family.” Lovely sentiment. Warm. Fuzzy. Feels great when everything’s going well...until it doesn’t.

Nov 20, 20251 min read

A vintage TV showing black-and-white static with the text “AI is killing recruitment – the market is drowning in white noise.

AI Is Killing Recruitment: Why the Job Market Is Drowning in White Noise

The job market isn’t broken — it’s overwhelmed. AI has flooded recruitment with noise, making it harder than ever for real humans to be seen. Here’s how to cut through it and reclaim your edge.

Nov 19, 20251 min read