There are a number of good books out there on employer branding. But the ones that have helped me the most have nothing to do with branding at all.
Most employer branding books are best for those who are just …
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To Build a Great Employer Brand, Start Small
Lots of people think of employer brand as something “big.” They think that it requires huge budgets and that it is something expressed in football grand final commercials, at big showpiece conferences or with cool recruiting swag.
But not everybody …
How to Correctly Diagnose 5 Common Talent Problems
We all want solutions, whether it’s at the doctor’s office, the IT desk or in our hiring systems. But in our zeal to find an answer, we sometimes misdiagnose the problem.
Say you have a nagging cold. One doctor may …
Solving Recruiting’s “99%” Problem: How to Turn Engaged Candidates into Advocates
What’s the purpose of your job?
Hang on—that wasn’t meant to be accusatory. Companies often lose sight of what recruiting is really about, so I wanted to offer a reminder. The purpose of your job is to hire people. Your …