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Hug #107 — 11 July 2024
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RecFest 2024
The world’s largest talent acquisition event was a hoot this year. We were too RecFest to be stressed. 😎
Tons of you stopped by to take on our Tumble Tower Tournament, stacking up the elements of great employer branding!
The competition started heating up, with free tickets to Thorpe Park hanging in the balance.
Our “Google” Dave Hazlehurst tore up the Disrupt stage with his talk on “Employer Brand in an AI world”
What a wild ride! We had a wheelie great day (sorry) connecting with so many of you in the talent industry.
What content would you most like to see more of in the Hug?What's most helpful to you? |
Free Referrals
“Great people know great people. If you want to start encouraging referrals, the key is to make the process as easy and smooth as possible.
“Start small, ask your candidates in process or internal employees to send 5 messages/requests on LinkedIn. You’ll be surprised just how impactful, easy and cost effective it can be!”
This week’s hack comes from… Natalie Price, Senior Employer Brand Strategist at Ph. Creative.
Want more help from our experts?
Links ’n’ Thinks
READ: Greece is shifting to a 6-day workweek
Productivity injection or wellbeing car crash?
KNOW: Netflix’s new culture memo is out
Does the reboot live up to its famous deck from 2009?
TRY: This AI test will reveal your core drivers and traits as a leader
Upping your game starts with self-awareness.
WATCH: Bolt’s EB video doesn’t sugarcoat
“Does it get tough? You bet your ass.”
LAUGH: What marketing to everyone will get you
Your employer brand should repel more than it attracts.
ICYMI
Events
World Employer Branding Day
9-11 October, Amsterdam
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