ERA Webinar with Vanessa Raath
Wednesday 25th June 2025 @ 12pm-1pm BST
Webinar with Vanessa Raath –Global Talent Sourcing Trainer & Freelance Sourcer | International Keynote Speaker
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ERA Members free
Guest non member £50
Vanessa Raath is an International Talent Sourcing Trainer who is passionate about training Recruiters & Sourcers to find the best talent, more effectively and efficiently than their competitors. She has trained a large number of recruitment agencies, as well as many internal Talent Acquisition Teams, in all parts of the world. Some of her clients include Twitter, Adobe and Eventbrite, to name a few. Vanessa also still actively works as a Freelance Global Talent Sourcer. She knows that by staying active and operational in this space, she is better equipped to train others to source candidates better. Her speciality lies in the Tech space as this is where her experience, and passion, lies. Currently, Vanessa is the Head Cheerleader, or Owner, of The Talent Hunter (https://www.vanessaraath.com). When she is not training Recruiters to source, or sourcing herself, you will probably find her delivering a keynote presentation on a stage near you.
ERA Webinar with Jason Starr
Wednesday 26th February 2025 @ 12pm-1pm GMT
Webinar with Jason Starr – Talentis
Registration & Tickets
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“Where Executive Search meets Vidal Sassoon”
The famous Vidal Sassoon advert once asked, “Do you take shampoo and conditioner into the shower?” Talentis’ Jason Starr may not have enough hair to weigh in on that, but in this webinar, he’ll pose a different question: “Do you take a CRM and LinkedIn Recruiter into your search?” Join us as Jason explains why increasing numbers of search firms are choosing an all-in-one solution instead!
BIO
Jason is CEO at Dillistone Group Plc – an AIM listed supplier of technology and services to executive search and research. He has spoken on topics associated with recruiting at events in Europe, the US and Asia – including at a number of previous ERA events.
In addition to his day job, Jason is an NED with PCIPAL a high growth fintech company, also listed on AIM, and a season ticket holder at Leyton Orient who are definitely, definitely, definitely getting promoted next season.
ERA Webinar with Anna Fourie
Friday 31st January 2025 @ 12pm-1pm GMT
Webinar with Anna Fourie – Talent Potential
Registration & Tickets
ERA Members free
Guest non member £50
“Bullet Proofing Your Career: Strategies for Success”.
In today’s fast-paced talent landscape, where AI, automation, and shifting organizational priorities are reshaping recruitment and research, staying adaptable and future-focused is more important than ever. This session, led by Anna Fourie, Managing Director of Talent Potential, will provide actionable strategies to help you future-proof your career. Discover how to embrace emerging technologies, build a powerful personal brand, and thrive amidst change—all while remaining a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that will empower you to stay ahead in the world of talent.
BIO
Anna is an experienced HR professional with a wealth of experience in talent acquisition, outplacement, recruitment solutions and career coaching. Today she works with individuals and organisations to navigate career changes or embark on new career journeys. With her extensive experience as an HR professional, Anna is on a mission to help professionals – from early career professionals to seasoned executives – discover the tools they need to realise their full potential, whatever their aspirations.
Before creating her own Career Coaching Consultancy, Talent Potential, she was the EMEA Talent Sourcing Senior Manager at Microsoft, overseeing Sourcing for ‘Go to Market’ functions across the EMEA region. She was responsible for developing and implementing ‘at-scale,’ external talent attraction strategies to support the company’s growth and innovation objectives.
Previously, she was based out of Singapore, as part of the ASIA Global Talent Acquisition Team, leading University Recruitment and internship hiring for APAC. This required multiple sourcing strategies across complex regions whilst navigating cultural nuances.
Now based out of Cascais, Portugal with her family and ‘Paddy,’ the dog, she brings a wealth of experience, having spent her entire career in end-to-end talent acquisition and outplacement across multiple industries within both Europe and Asia.
