Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft: these are large, global companies that don’t have any trouble recruiting top tech talent because they’re, well, extremely well-known tech companies. However, as digital transformation has rapidly accelerated in the wake of 2020, everybody is looking to attract tech talent, including global brands you might not necessarily associate with technology. These…
The landscape of what matters to employees has changed. Prospective employees don’t just want to know if your organization is a good place to work, but also whether or not you’re doing good in the world. Social impact has become a measuring stick for your employer brand, and top talent is taking notice. At Link…
Standing out to top tech talent used to be all about the perks your business could offer. Tech companies offered amenities like yoga classes, gyms, restaurant-quality food, nap pods, game rooms, and more. In the post-pandemic world, however, those types of perks don’t mean much to potential hires. The proliferation of remote work and the…
When it comes to your employer brand, your strongest advocates are often the people who live it day-in and day-out—your employees. But wanting a strong employee advocacy presence is one thing. Actually making it happen involves a lot of hard work and strategizing. The benefits of having your team vouch for you, however, are numerous….
The summer of 2020 found many businesses reexamining the state of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their organizations. And while many public statements were made about new initiatives and policies, a year later it’s time to see which organizations actually followed through and supported their words with concrete action. For Spotify, that meant tracking and…
Merck Group has dedicated itself to furthering human progress through science and technology. It’s a lofty mission and one its team takes very seriously, particularly employer brand leader Chris Dinwiddy. As Global Head of Employer Brand and Social Media Recruitment, Dinwiddy is responsible for bringing Merck Group’s EVP to markets around the globe and keeping…
Everyone’s looking for tech talent, and the competition within this highly in-demand market is steep. Smaller brands suddenly find themselves pitted against Silicon Valley giants, startups, scale-ups, unicorns, and other legacy businesses. How do you attract the eyes of tech talent when your brand isn’t one of tech’s Big Four? This is the challenge Liz…
“What does great look like?” This was the question one tech company asked itself as it began to explore its “je ne sais quoi”—or, as it’s known at other companies, its employee value proposition. Talend was on a mission to put words to what were necessarily undefinable qualities of its brand and culture. What its…
While pandemic restrictions on in-person business were shuttering companies around the globe, some e-commerce brands found themselves in the midst of an unexpected boom. Chewy.com was among them: The online pet care company’s sales grew as pet owners under lockdown turned to them for home-delivered food and supplies. The windfall has continued, and today, Chewy…