Melissa has nearly 25 years recruiting experience covering inhouse, RPO and agency the last 15 leading global and regional teams through times of transformation and growth. A data geek, striving to build TA teams that enables businesses to fully achieve their people goals and understand their talent landscapes.

When not working you’ll find Melissa walking with the dog or seeking sharks in far flung waters.

What’s a professional achievement of yours from 2024 that you are proud of?

Achieving significant performance growth in team, with limited budget

How has the RL Community helped you this year?

The breadth of knowledge this community brings is vast, there is always someone that has faced the same challenges or is going through them – that shared expertise, but more importantly the sound board / support is immeasurable

Finally, what is your prediction for the TA industry for 2025?

More focus into skills based hiring, influence of AI and “do more with less”