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The state of employer branding and its importance in the recruitment process in 2024 with James Ellis


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James Ellis declares the state of employer branding and its importance in the recruitment process in 2024.


Takeaways

  • Navigating the employer branding landscape reveals a tangled web of complexity and misconceptions, often fixated on costly EVPs and generic slogans.
  • Learn the art of delivering tough truths to leadership—helping them craft a compelling and authentic message that resonates.
  • Authenticity and credibility reign supreme in employer branding, spotlighting a company's true values and passions.
  • Employer branding thrives on uniqueness, spotlighting a company's purpose, experience, and rewards.
  • In the realm of employer branding, differentiation and realism are indispensable for success.
  • Beware the downward spiral of recruitment amidst financial pressures, often resulting in compromises on quality.
  • Harness the power of generative AI to amplify your employer branding efforts, unlocking untapped value and potential.

  • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone

    01:01 James Ellis Introduces Himself

    03:27 The Misconception of Employer Branding

    04:46 Auditing an Employer Brand

    07:00 Authenticity and Credibility in Employer Branding

    08:44 Identifying Employer Branding Problems

    09:36 Defining the Purpose, Experience, and Reward

    12:27 The Pitfalls of 'Bring Your Whole Self to Work'

    13:09 Addressing Negative Aspects of Employer Branding

    15:18 State of Employer Branding in 2024

    16:28 Transition to the Topic: State of Employer Branding in 2024

    19:45 The Need for Differentiation in Employer Branding

    20:16 Differentiating and Being Realistic

    21:11 Being Clear About What You Offer

    22:19 The Pressure to Be Different

    23:13 The Financial Pressure on Recruiting

    24:12 Questions on Employer Branding

    25:19 The Challenge of Employer Branding

    26:40 The Value of Generative AI in Employer Branding

    28:40 Building an Employer Branding Tech Stack

    29:19 The Difference Between Employer Branding and Employee Branding

    31:16 Explaining Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding to Executives

    33:08 The State of Career Sites

    34:56 The Concept of an Employer Brand Should Equally Attract and Repel

    35:16 Measuring the Value of Employer Branding

    39:42 The Future of Career Sites

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