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Advice and Updates

Articles and anecdotes from the day to day world of employer branding.

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Offboarding: a make or break moment for your employer brand

May 27, 2023 Tahlia Robinson

Throughout the employee journey, there is a host of moments that matter, and one important moment is an employee’s offboarding experience.

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How to measure your employer brand and ensure your investment is worth the money

April 21, 2023 Mark Puncher and Tahlia Robinson

Five metrics to consider when tracking your ROI

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Competing with bigger businesses for talent? Here’s how you can use size to your advantage.

February 10, 2023 Lauren Forcey

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, it’s easy to presume small businesses are at a disadvantage.

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Talent in 2023: Lean in or lose

January 20, 2023 Mark Puncher

The world of work has changed, and so have we. In an unsettled, uncertain market, a strategic approach to talent matters more than ever before… and I reckon it’s do or die. Here’s why.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2022 Tahlia Robinson

As we deck the halls of our humble abode, we can’t help but reflect on the year that was. 2022 brought so much goodness for us at EBA and so many more team members to share it with. And 2023 is promising to be bigger and better than ever.

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More than a campaign: What employer branding means to me

December 12, 2022 Julia Bartrim

My friend recently got promoted to a high-level management role at a well-established organisation. He’s responsible for creating a team from scratch but struggling to find decent candidates. After seven months of recruitment, he only has four people.

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The good, the bad and the ugly: Why an honest EVP will help you keep the right people

December 12, 2022 Tahlia Robinson

What’s the purpose of an Employee Value Proposition? Is it to sell your organisation as a great place to work? Well, sort of. But not quite.

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How to write a great job ad: 5 tips for a successful hiring campaign

November 02, 2022 Tahlia Robinson

Ever posted an ad for a good job, only to find you get no responses… or lots of candidates, few of whom are right for the role?

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Want to drive pride, connection and belonging? Humanise your culture through stories

October 22, 2022 Lauren Forcey

When I first arrived in tropical Far North Queensland, I was 21 and had never seen a gecko in my life. Suddenly, I found myself living with 2 million of them.

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A match made in... BeReal? Attracting Gen Z talent on social media

September 26, 2022 Amy Brooks and Tahlia Robinson

In the world of social media, where everything shared is a highlight reel, it can be difficult to distinguish true moments of authenticity from a thinly veiled marketing ploy.

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Active Employee Advocacy: How User-Generated Content Shapes Your Employer Brand

September 09, 2022 Tahlia Robinson

Ever wondered what an #InstagramInfluencer and your employer brand could have in common? Okay, you’ve probably never wondered that. But I bet you are now!

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The Future Favours the Flexible: Reflections from the 2022 AHRI National Convention

August 30, 2022 David Concannon

It’s a topic that comes up in discussion with our clients and partners again and again… and again a few more times: what does flexible work look like in the future?

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Six top tips for attracting and retaining talent in a Brave New World

August 19, 2022 Mark Puncher

I’ve never seen a more competitive, aggressive talent market than we’ve experienced in 2022. There are indications that Australia has seen a sharp increase in resignations, and in some sectors, there may be more to come.

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Employer brand in the candidate experience: Advice for HR and TA leaders

May 26, 2022 Tahlia Robinson

There are many elements that make up your employer brand - from your employee value proposition messaging and people-focused blog content, to your CEO’s LinkedIn posts and company reviews on Glassdoor. Whether you like it or not, your organisation has an employer brand.

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5 Reasons Why Businesses Fail at Employer Brand Storytelling … And What You Can Do About Them

March 30, 2022 Lauren Forcey

Pop quiz! If you want to appeal to the hearts and minds of potential new talent (and keep your existing high performers), what would be more engaging: facts and figures or a ripping story?

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Wrapping up another year at Employer Branding Australia!

December 24, 2021 Tahlia Robinson

Just like that, another year has come to an end. Before we turn on the out of office email replies and treat our desk plants to a summer holiday at home, the team at Employer Branding Australia has paused to reflect on the time we’ve spent together this year.

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Want to Grow Your Business? Start Telling Your Stories!

September 27, 2021 Lauren Forcey

I love a good story. Fiction, non-fiction, drama, comedy, action, even Western - I don’t mind, so long as there are some characters I can relate to, a hook or two to keep it interesting, and it transports me to a different world for a while.

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Leaders and HR: How to respond to COVID-19? People. Still People.

April 07, 2020 Mark Puncher

COVID-19 has changed so much, for so many of us. Mark Puncher shares four personal perspectives on how leaders and people & culture specialists might respond.

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Why invest in employer branding?

October 15, 2019 Emily Dickson

Creative, structured employer branding works! There is consistent and compelling evidence that it drives up talent results. Here are 10 stats to support your business case.

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Employer Branding Australia’s 1st Birthday!

March 20, 2019 Emily Dickson

On March 22nd 2019, it will be exactly one year since Founder and Chief Energy Officer of Employer Branding Australia Mark Puncher pressed go on launching his business whilst sipping a coffee in the middle of Brisbane. And what an adventure it has been so far.

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