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Perspectives from the front lines of talent, culture and employer branding. Whether you prefer to read, watch or listen, our latest articles and podcast episodes offer a window into the hearts and minds of talent across Australia and beyond.
How managers bring your employer brand to life (or undo it)
Discover why your Employee Value Proposition is only as good as your frontline leadership, and how unaligned middle managers can quietly dismantle your best recruitment marketing efforts from the inside out.
Reflections for 2026: Humans, work and the need to fall in love again
Mark Puncher calls out the challenges ahead for humans and employers... and the imperative to reconnect at any cost.
Your organisational values: So much more than words on a wall
Plastering generic aspirational terms onto an office wall or an onboarding slide deck does not create a thriving culture. Discover why (and how) organisational values are key to attracting, engaging and retaining the talent you need now and in the future.
Authenticity Over Optics: Creating Inclusive EVP with Heart
In this episode, the team from Employer Branding Australia sits down with Belinda Leon, Employer Brand Specialist at Bendigo Bank, to explore the deeply personal and strategic layers of employer branding. From falling into talent acquisition by chance to leading one of the sector’s most thoughtful EVP projects, Belinda shares the realities of building inclusive workplaces—without the gloss.
The boomerang effect: Turning former employees into your strongest brand ambassadors
Here’s what many organisations fail to recognise: every former employee who maintains a positive relationship with you becomes a brand ambassador in their new workplace, at industry events and within their professional networks.
EVP Audit: Why It’s Time to Pulse Check Your Employer Brand
An Employee Value Proposition shouldn't be a static, set-and-forget document… it must accurately reflect the shifting, daily reality of your workplace culture. If your business has recently navigated hybrid adjustments, structural changes, or leadership pivots, your talent messaging might be out of sync.
The rainbow connection: building workplaces where LGBTQIA+ employees truly thrive
True inclusion isn’t achieved by slapping a rainbow logo on your website for a single month… it requires building genuine psychological safety. Discover how to support the everyday reality of your queer workforce, transitioning from superficial optics to an authentic employer brand where LGBTQIA+ talent truly thrives.
Going the distance: How to shape a culture that empowers (and benefits from) endurance athletes
In today’s competitive talent landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising that supporting employees’ passions outside the workplace isn’t just a nice perk - it’s a powerful employer branding strategy.
It's the knockout blow to 5 days in the office. And...what this means for your EVP
It’s pretty rare these days for an Aussie politician to acknowledge a mistake. So, when Peter Dutton admitted he “got it wrong” on working from home, it dominated news bulletins around the country.
Inclusive parental leave: Your untapped advantage in the war for talent
The Dad Shift works to campaign for better paternity leave in the UK, which is currently a woeful two weeks paid at less than half the minimum wage - yikes. Only recently, Australia was in the same boat.
Ctrl, alt, disconnect: Will Australia’s new law improve or disrupt the quest for work-life balance?
New legislation will give employees in Australia the right to ignore unreasonable work communications during their unpaid personal time.
How to conduct the perfect interview - and hire the right person for the job
Finding the right person to join your team is crucial for the success of any organisation. The interview process is your chance to explore your mutual fit - assessing if the individual has the skills, experience and cultural fit necessary for you.
Offboarding: a make or break moment for your employer brand
A messy exit can destroy years of talent attraction work. Discover how a strategic offboarding process protects your employer brand and company reputation.