Beyond Automation: Why Waiting to Hire Could Cost You

Beyond Automation:

Why Waiting to Hire Could Cost You

As the year draws to a close, many organisations hit pause on recruitment, waiting for January to “start fresh.” But in today’s market, waiting could mean falling behind. Forward-thinking recruiters know that opportunity does not pause for the holidays and that acting now can give their teams a head start on the year ahead.

Beyond Automation: Why Waiting to Hire Could Cost You reframes the end-of-year hiring conversation through a modern lens. In a world obsessed with automation and AI, the fundamentals of recruitment remain the same. People still drive performance. This session explores how today’s most successful organisations are combining the best of technology and human insight to secure top talent before the January rush.

Packed with data, insights, and practical strategies, this webinar will help you understand why the smartest businesses are hiring now to build momentum into 2026.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

The real difference between automation and AI, and why neither replaces the need to hire
Data-backed insights into why November and December are prime months to advertise roles in Australia
How to leverage automation to enhance, not delay, your hiring process
How leading organisations are filling critical roles and avoiding the January talent bottleneck
Why partnering with Scout Talent now can accelerate your recruitment success into the new year

Don’t pause your hiring. The businesses that act now will lead next year.

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Get to know your host

Corinne Glass
General Manager, Scout Talent

General Manager at Scout Talent, Corinne leads one of Australia’s most innovative SaaS and talent solutions businesses. With deep experience across operations, product, and technology, she’s passionate about helping organisations hire smarter and more humanely. A recognised thought leader in HR and talent acquisition, Corinne champions the power of AI to amplify human potential, not replace it.

Get to know your host

Carlos Amador
Head of Talent Acquisition, Scout Talent

With 17+ years in recruitment – mostly Japan – Carlos now heads up Scout Talent Australia’s TA, helping clients (and the business itself) find great people. He’s driven by making a difference in people’s lives, and believes in working hard, staying humble, and laughing often, even at himself.

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