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🚀 A great article from our very own Kady Marriott with ADS Group Ltd on how the aerospace industry needs to embrace different ways of hiring if their digital transformation initiatives are to be a success. Kady dives into how skills-based hiring can help bridge the talent gap and build a future-ready workforce. If you’re in the aerospace industry and want to chat about unlocking new pools of talent, get in touch! Thanks for sharing Reuben Gomez #Aerospace #DigitalTransformation #SkillsBasedHiring #FutureReadyWorkforce

As seen in The Australian today 👀 High schoolers nationally will have access to a groundbreaking new government-backed program, Forge Your Future, which will unlock career pathways into high-demand STEM careers in South Australia’s defence industry—including its burgeoning shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine sectors.    Designed and delivered by WithYouWithMe and Year13, Forge Your Future provides students with tools, connections, education, and industry experience to fast track securing meaningful and well-paid roles in leading defence industry companies with operations in SA in the future.      Top employers Babcock Australia & New Zealand and BAE Systems Australia are among the first to support the program and advertise jobs and career opportunities to participating students.    Around 2,500 high schoolers in South Australia are expected to participate in Forge Your Future over the next 12 months, and 1,300+ schools nationally will have access to the program via Year13’s Career Tools platform.  Read the full article in the images or online (paywall): https://lnkd.in/gKjfygFD Learn more about Forge Your Future: www.forgeyourfuture.com.au Tom Larter Cia Kouparitsas Paul Wahltuch Ian Handley Sophie Thompson Laura Berman Rebekah Nugent Jess Haines-Hann Katie Kelly Dylan Poulton Will Stubley Saxon Phipps Ian Walker Hannah Arthur Mikaela Silberbach Sacha Matheson Walford Anglican School for Girls Julia Chalk Zara Hopper Myrrh Fletcher

Friday rolled around fast and my highlight of the week: hosting this panel discussion on the AI skills every knowledge worker needs—and how leaders can build teams that thrive in the age of AI. It was packed with insight from our brilliant panellists Javier Ponce Suarez from Atos, Madlyn Del Monte from Paramount and Amit Sion from X-Team. Watch the recording if you can but here are a few of my favourite takeaways: - Get clear on the objective. Every leader is talking about AI—but what’s the real purpose for your team and business? Once you know that, you can design targeted, meaningful plans and execute a people and skills strategy that actually gets your teams where they need to go. - Let AI do the jobs you hate. This one’s simple and brilliant: Make AI your intern. - Don’t just grow technical skills—build thinking frameworks. In an AI-powered world, human skills like critical insight, commercial acumen, and decision-making are more important than ever. And that doesn’t happen by accident. Mentorship is key to helping people develop those muscles through real human connection and guidance. Big thanks to everyone who joined us and to Storm Vance from Art of Mentoring for co-hosting. The future of work is already here—and it’s energising to be building it alongside such thoughtful leaders. https://lnkd.in/g3KXT4rA WithYouWithMe Tom Larter Paul Wahltuch Jess Haines-Hann Jessica Dwyer (she/her) Rebekah Nugent Ian Handley Katie Kelly Sophie Thompson Stephen Young Sally Walker Drew Kelton

💭The Future of Talent: Prioritising Growth, Skills and, Retention The way organisations find and develop talent is changing—fast. Traditional hiring models that rely on past experience aren’t keeping up with the demands of today’s workforce. We believe the ability to learn is the most valuable skill for the future. Instead of relying on resumes, we assess aptitude, personality, and learning potential—helping organisations tap into hidden talent and future-proof their workforce. Three key trends we’re seeing: 🔹 Skills over experience – Companies are prioritising adaptability and problem-solving over rigid job histories. 🔹 A shift in hiring strategies – Employers are investing in training and development, not just recruitment. 🔹 Retention over recruitment – Businesses are upskilling and growing their teams from within. Our CEO, Tom Larter, recently joined Joana Inch from the SaaS Stories podcast to dive deeper into this shift and what it means for the future of work. Hiring alone won’t solve today’s workforce challenges. Hiring for potential will. Ask us how we’re helping businesses build the workforce of the future.

🚀 It was fantastic to attend the launch event of the Tech Future Taskforce on Social Mobility this morning at the Google offices! The event brought together tech employers, investors, and social mobility partners to share insights and best practices on how we can collectively drive change within the tech sector. The discussions were incredibly valuable, with speakers like Richard Horne, Bianca Caravtov, Carl Read, Marie Hamilton, and Mabel Ellingham diving deep into the importance of improving socio-economic diversity and widening access to tech careers. A special fireside chat with David Houghton and Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, highlighted the urgency of our mission. The Taskforce aims to tackle the elitism in tech, where only 9% of employees come from lower socio-economic backgrounds—far lower than sectors like Law and Finance. By addressing these disparities, we can unlock diverse talent and enhance market competitiveness across the UK. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey to make the tech industry more inclusive and innovative. We’re here to help people from all backgrounds turn their tech career aspirations into reality. For organisations looking to develop or strengthen their social mobility programs, we’d love to help you unlock the true potential of your people, regardless of their background. By fostering diverse and inclusive teams, we can create equal opportunities for all and ensure your workforce’s full potential is realised. Looking forward to being part of this journey! 🌟 #TechFutureTaskforce #SocialMobility #InclusiveTech #DiversityAndInclusion #TechCareers #FutureOfWork

Yesterday, ahead of International Women's Day 2025, we attended Tech Council of Australia's event on women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and global trade. Hosted by Lockton and featuring insights from Dr. Sandy Chong and Dara Williams (Deputy CEO, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the event sparked powerful conversations on equity, innovation, and the future of female-led businesses. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔸 Women entrepreneurs still face barriers in international trade—better access to networks, funding, and policy support is key. 🔸 Cross-border collaboration isn’t just beneficial—it’s a competitive advantage. 🔸 Embracing cultural diversity drives innovation. 🔸 Leadership matters. Building inclusive workplaces takes action, strategy, and advocacy. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the discussion. Let’s keep pushing for real change, breaking barriers, and building a more inclusive, globally connected future.

For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.🌟 ✨This International Women’s Day 2025, WithYouWithMe is proud to celebrate real progress in gender equality within our organisation. Our global workforce is currently 50% women, and our senior leadership team reflects that same 50-50 balance—a milestone in an industry where this level of representation is far from the norm. Beyond representation, meaningful change is about removing barriers. By focusing on skills-based employment, we create genuine opportunities for all talent to thrive, eliminating unconscious biases that often hold women back. This approach has also helped reduce our gender pay gap from 14.95% last year to just 1.94% today—demonstrating that when skills, potential, and inclusion drive decision-making, equality follows. Achieving gender parity isn’t about ticking a box; it’s a continuous effort that requires businesses to ask themselves: 🔸 Are we recognising talent based on skills and potential, or outdated markers of success? 🔸 Are our workplaces truly inclusive, ensuring women can thrive at every level? WithYouWithMe is committed to making equality the standard, not the exception. We invite like-minded organisations to join us in building workplaces where ALL women and girls can lead, innovate, and succeed. #IWD2025 #ForALLWomenAndGirls #GenderEquality #WomenInTech #WomenInDefence #SkillsOverStereotypes

Hearing stories like Ricken's truly makes our work at WithYouWithMe so rewarding! We're proud to work with Leonardo on initiatives like the Operations-to-Engineering programme, helping individuals like Ricken transition into exciting new digital career paths. Good luck on your exciting journey, Ricken!

This week in Adelaide, WithYouWithMe has been meeting with government, defence industry leaders, and education partners to drive forward our #ForgeYourFuture initiative—helping to build awareness and access to STEM careers in Defence Industry. At the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) SA breakfast, our CEO Tom Larter spoke about the importance of creating real, accessible pathways for young Australians into the industry. A key takeaway? The recognition that for many businesses, Defence is just one pillar of a broader, high-tech and rapidly evolving sector—a reminder of how interconnected industry capability truly is. A huge thank you to BAE Systems, Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand, Leidos Australia, Department of Education SA, and Year13, along with all the industry leaders who provided valuable insights this week. If your organisation wants to play a role in shaping the next generation of Defence Industry talent, we’d love to connect.

Did you know the CV was first "invented" in the 1480s by Leonardo da Vinci? Over 500 years later, we’re still relying on the same outdated document to assess talent—often overlooking people with the right skills but the wrong job titles. That’s why it’s refreshing to see organisations like Leonardo take a different approach. By focusing on aptitude and potential rather than traditional credentials, they’re unlocking hidden talent, supporting internal mobility, and creating new career pathways for employees. Through our ‘Potential’ platform, we’re helping Leonardo identify people like Jason, Laura, and Adam, who might have been overlooked in a CV-based process—but have the skills to thrive in new roles. 🚀 🔗 Learn more about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/ern5YiGk #SkillsOverCVs #TalentDevelopment #InternalMobility #FutureOfWork #AptitudeBasedHiring #WithYouWithMe #Leonardo