Employer Branding Podcast

EVP activation is one of the more elusive goals for employer brand professionals. You can nail the positioning statements and brand pillars, but unless people feel them in their day-to-day, you haven't really activated anything. Authenticity is what bridges that gap — and authenticity, almost always, is built through collaboration. In this episode of the Employer Branding Podcast, Jörgen sits down...

At Pfizer, the employer brand is an experiment in progress where hypotheses are constantly tested to improve activation. We learn how they measure their progress as they go and weave employer brand concepts into the recruitment process. Anne Kennedy Dotson is the Global Head of Employer Brand, Recruitment Marketing & University Relations at Pfizer. Anne Kennedy Dotson on LinkedIn: https://www.link...

When Anne Adam and Maria Viola joined Sanofi, they were tasked with activating a long-dormant EVP that was disconnected from corporate brand. We hear how employee advocacy and the signature Sanofi scent made people excited to return to the office. Anne Adam is the Global Employer Brand Marketing Manager, and Maria Viola is the Global Employer Brand Content and Creative Lead at Sanofi. Anne Adam on...

As a global company, HPE’s talent challenges are at the top of the funnel. We learn how they utilize unconventional channels and smart targeting to reach people where they already are. Rachel Duran is the Head of Global Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Rachel Duran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelduran/ HPE Careers: https://careers.hpe.com/us/e...

Attracting talent with in-demand skills is always a challenge. We find out how Workday goes deeper than marketing to personas by creating individual sub-brands within their talent brand. Stuart Hazell is the Global Director of Talent Acquisition Brand & Marketing at Workday. Stuart Hazell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartghazell/ Workday Careers: https://www.workday.com/en-us/company...

Brand ambassadors can be tricky to navigate. How do you make sure your message comes across without it feeling forced? We learn how Expedia Group gets amazing content by creating a virtuous cycle for their brand ambassadors. Laura Masters is the Director of Global Employer & Talent Brand at Expedia Group. Laura Masters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masterslaura/ Life at Expedia: https:/...

IHG is a huge global hospitality brand with over 500,000 employees worldwide. In this episode we learn how they developed a TVP, or Targeted Value Proposition, in order to reach talent with niche skillsets. Eunice Z. Clements-Tweedie is the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at IHG. Eunice Z. Clements-Tweedie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/euniceclementstweedie/ IHG Careers: htt...

Verizon is well-known as a consumer-facing brand, but not so much as a place to work. There was a clear need for employer branding, and we find out how they worked to establish their EVP. Tara Orlando is the Senior Director of Talent Attraction & Emerging Talent Pipeline at Verizon. Tara Orlando on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-orlando-41272220/ Careers at Verizon: https://www.verizon...

Adyen is a financial technology platform that simplifies payment processing for businesses worldwide. But how do they reach candidates that aren’t necessarily looking for a job, and are definitely not aware of Adyen? We talk strategy for how to reach passive candidates with your employer brand. Mercedez Lockett-Hart is the Employer Brand Manager at Adyen. Mercedez Lockett-Hart on LinkedIn: https:/...

Zapier is an automation and AI platform that practices what they preach, with a fully remote, asynchronous team that only meets in person once a year. In this episode, we find out how they create a strong employer brand around those values and attract the right talent. Kim Wilkes is the Head of Talent Attraction at Zapier. Kim Wilkes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlywilkes/ Jobs at...

Nokia’s business has shifted radically over their 150+ years. From a paper mill to the largest manufacturer of mobile devices to now working with NASA to install a communications network on the Moon. We find out how they keep their employer brand fresh through so many shifts in their business. Chris Colbert is the Global Head of Employer Brand at Nokia. Chris Colbert on LinkedIn: https://www.linke...

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate firm. However, while brand awareness is high for people in the industry, they’re not on the radar for other talent pools they need to recruit from. We talk through how they measure employer reputation and set goals to improve brand awareness and the employee experience. Debbie Celado is VP, Global Talent Marketing at CBRE. Debbie Celado on LinkedI...

RWE is one of Europe’s largest renewable energy companies with a wide variety of talent needs. In this episode, we find out how they raise brand awareness and activate their EVP with the help of employee storytelling. Neil Daly is the Global Head of Employer Brand & HR Communications at RWE. Neil Daly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwdaly/ Careers at RWE: https://www.rwe.com/careers/...

Siemens is a 175-year-old multinational conglomerate that helps businesses around the world create smart infrastructure. In this episode, we learn how they established an employer brand function and activated their EVP. Stefanie Drerup is the Head of Strategic Talent Ecosystem Development and Employer Branding at Siemens. Stefanie Drerup on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-drerup/ Jo...

Booking.com needs to attract talent with unique skill sets, like someone with customer service experience who is UK-based and speaks Norwegian. We learn how they address those needs by focusing on what sets them apart from their competitors. Sandra Petschar is the Global Talent Marketing & Employer Branding Manager at Booking.com. Sandra Petschar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrapets...

Almost everyone has fond memories of building LEGO sets as a kid. But how do they choose the right candidates in a sea of applications? We learn how the LEGO Group identifies talent to find the perfect fit. Andrew Paterson is the Global Employer Brand and Talent Attraction Lead at the LEGO Group. Andrew Paterson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-paterson-fcipd-9a856976/ Behind the Br...

Experian is a multinational data analytics and consumer credit reporting business. We sit down to discuss what metrics they look at to judge ROI on their employer branding efforts. Doug Kelsall is the Global Recruitment Marketing & Branding Director at Experian. Doug Kelsall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougkelsall/ Careers at Experian: https://www.experian.com/careers/ Subscribe to th...

Today, we’re listening to a session Jörgen hosted at the Employer Branding Strategies Conference with Kenty Brumant. Together, they chat about employer brand strategy, activation, and measurement, and why Thermo Fisher has a company page on Stack Overflow. Kenty Brumant is the Senior Manager of Talent Attraction and Employer Brand at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Kenty Brumant on LinkedIn: https://www...

Activision Blizzard comprises three distinct video game publishing brands: Activision, Blizzard, and King. We find out how they maintain parallel employer brands for each company in order to attract top tech and creative talent. Alex Horner is the Global Head of Talent Attraction at Activision Blizzard. Alex Horner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhorner1/ Careers at Activision Blizzar...

The Asia-Pacific region contains a wide variety of cultures, languages, and challenges that present a unique set of challenges for employer branding. We find out how Google’s strategy for reaching the top tech talent in the region. Glynnis Quek is the APAC Online Marketing Lead at Google. Glynnis Quek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glynnisquek/?originalSubdomain=sg Life at Google: https:...

Netflix is famous for its “Seeking Culture” memo. So what is it like to run employer branding at a company with a reputation for its unique approach to company culture? Sergio Ezama is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Netflix. Sergio Ezama on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergioezama/ Jobs at Netflix: https://jobs.netflix.com/ Subscribe to this podcast: https://employerbrandingpodcast....

Mars is a large, multinational organization with business units in everything from candy to pet care. So what happens when they need to refresh their EVP? We find out how they used Employer Brand Index data to help them find something that works. Marie Codet is the Global Employer Reputation Manager at Mars. Marie Codet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-codet/ Careers at Mars: https:/...

At HelloFresh, the Employer Branding team takes an Agile approach with cross-functional training focused on upskilling recruiters into marketing. We talk about how this leads to more creativity, more opportunities, and a more responsive employer brand. Carolina Guillen is the Head of Global Talent Marketing and Engagement at HelloFresh. Carolina Guillen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgu...

With employment in the US at an all-time high, we talk to one company that has found success targeting passive candidates: talent that isn’t necessarily actively looking for a job but might make the move for the right fit. Kelly Cruse is the VP of HR and Chief Diversity Officer at Atlas World Group. Kelly Cruse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-cruse-5941bb3/ Atlas World Group on Link...

Our guest today was tasked with staking out an EVP at ADT, a longstanding organization with a wide range of employee personas. We talk about how they developed their EVP and their strategy to activate it throughout the business. Kayla Branham is the Marketing Manager of Talent Acquisition at ADT. Kayla Branham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-branham/ Jobs at ADT: https://jobs.adt.co...