As we approach Easter, it’s been a busy few weeks at Amberjack, including events, webinars, podcasts and workshops. Take a full look what’s been happening below:
Hot off the Press🔥
Our very own Head of Delivery – Development Nick Fewkes appeared on Amberjack UK’s Talent Download podcast last week.
Along with host Darren Lancaster they explored why “Next Practice” is the new standard for L&D and how organisations can bridge the gap between AI efficiency and human empathy.
You can check it out in full below:
We’re excited to announce a new partnership that’s set to transform the way employers engage and retain their early careers talent pools 🚀
Amberjack has partnered with GradEngage to deliver their first-of-its-kind solution designed to close the engagement gaps between application, offer and day one.
To launch this, Amberjack & GradEngage are partnering up to run an Activator Program, where employers get access to:
✨ A customised 12-month engagement campaign plan tailored to your cohort calendar
✨ Ready-to-deploy email templates built around your EVP and employer brand
✨ A comprehensive events, activities and workshops library
✨ Reporting and insights to measure and elevate your cohort experience
✨ Hands-on support from onboarding through to optimisation
Want to learn more about this initiative for your organisation? Reach out to the Amberjack Team today!
Insights 🔎
Recruitment that Matters: How Early Talent Teams Can Hire with Precision, Fairness and Confidence in 2026
Recruitment is evolving faster than ever, and organisations who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones with the flashiest process, but the ones who balance precision, fairness and candidate connection at every stage.
As part of our Insight to Impact series, our team, alongside leaders from Kmart Group and Capgemini, explored what best-practice recruitment looks like today, and what next-practice recruitment will require tomorrow.
Introducing the Future Potential Model 2.0
Our unique Future Potential Model 2.0 provides a framework for accurately identifying and effectively developing high potential talent who will thrive in our changing workplaces.
It shifts the emphasis from identifying people who will work most effectively in a specific role to identifying the people who will remain effective as work evolves, not just now, but long into the future!
Case Study🏆
Each month we shine a spotlight on a recent project and how we helped deliver real results for our clients.
We worked closely with Kmart Group to grow graduate applications and internal participation through targeted store engagement and inclusive, adjustment-led recruitment support.
“Together, we’ve strengthened internal mobility and created more accessible pathways into our Graduate Program resulting in a 58% increase in applications and more than doubling participation from our own team members.”
Kirsty Bradshaw – Early Careers Manager, Kmart.
Amberjack Out & About 🏆
AMP Development
We’ve had a fantastic start to our graduate development partnership with AMP!
For the 2026 cohort, we focused on establishing strong foundations through Setting Expectations, Accountability and Business Etiquette.
We also joined the 2025 Cohort Year 2 to deliver a workshop on Team Dynamics and Stakeholder Management, designed to directly support their Business Challenge.
Monash University
The Amberjack team recently hosted our second Monash workshop, bringing employer partners and students together for a panel on graduate programs and early career opportunities.
It was a valuable opportunity for students to connect with graduate employers, and for employers to meet emerging talent who are proactively taking steps to develop their careers.
Big thanks to Ben Grimm (RSM), Chris Di Guilmi (NAB), and Hiruni Pathiranage (Coles) for joining us and sharing your insights!
If you haven’t heard, Amberjack are pleased to be the 2026 AAGE Industry Partner. We’re extremely passionate about the early talent space and recognise the impact that the AAGE have in this space.
We will be hosting an exclusive Industry Partner session later this year, keep your eye out for further details 👀
