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Holiday Movie Contest
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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Susan LaMotte

Holiday Movie Contest

exaqueo is recognizing the holiday season by celebrating the predictable movies we all love to binge. Seven of our team members created new holiday movie plots. Which movie would you most like to see? Read the plots and vote for the movie plot you like best!

exaqueo’s Top 5 Employer Brand Insights from 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

exaqueo’s Top 5 Employer Brand Insights from 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the insights that shaped employer branding this year.

Boost Your Employer Brand with 4 Airbnb-Inspired Storytelling Tips
Dec 10, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Boost Your Employer Brand with 4 Airbnb-Inspired Storytelling Tips

As you think about fall getaways or plan holiday vacations, perhaps you’ve visited Airbnb. It’s more than just you pay online and get a place to stay. Airbnb didn’t just change how people vacation—it revolutionized the concept of branding, belonging, and storytelling.

11 Top Tips for Employer Brand Managers: Maximizing Employee Stories
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

11 Top Tips for Employer Brand Managers: Maximizing Employee Stories

Looking to strengthen your employer brand? Start with the voices that matter most—your employees.

Beyond the ATS: How Source of Influence Makes You a Smarter Marketer
Nov 19, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Beyond the ATS: How Source of Influence Makes You a Smarter Marketer

By understanding where potential candidates consume content—even outside of job search activities—employers can strategically place their brand in front of the right audiences.

Why Authentic Employer Branding is Your Best Strategy in the Digital Age
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
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Emily Fritz

Why Authentic Employer Branding is Your Best Strategy in the Digital Age

Is your employer brand a true reflection of who you are as an organization? Discover the key indicators of authenticity and why it’s your strongest strategy in today’s talent marketplace.

The Role of Brand Hierarchy in Building a Consistent Employer Brand
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
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Emily Fritz

The Role of Brand Hierarchy in Building a Consistent Employer Brand

In a multi-brand organization, defining your employer brand can be challenging. Explore how brand hierarchy can provide clarity and attract top talent.

Talent Marketing in Asia: Uncovering Cultural Nuances to Drive Strategy
Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Talent Marketing in Asia: Uncovering Cultural Nuances to Drive Strategy

Discover how understanding cultural nuances can drive your talent marketing strategy. Read about our recent client engagement and the key insights we uncovered.

GEO is the New SEO, and It Will Drive the Future of Your Careers Website
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
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GEO is the New SEO, and It Will Drive the Future of Your Careers Website

A new discipline is emerging. The shift from SEO to GEO necessitates a strategic overhaul for website owners. Let's explore what's changing in this new world of search.

Internal Communications: The Value of a Data-Driven Strategy
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
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Internal Communications: The Value of a Data-Driven Strategy

Welcome back to our internal communications blog series! For part two, Jazmyn sits down with her colleague Mark to discuss internal communications strategies and the value workforce research can have on stronger employee engagement.

Unlocking the Secrets of Employer Branding in Government Contracting
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Unlocking the Secrets of Employer Branding in Government Contracting

Standing out in the government contracting sector is no small feat. Here's how to craft an authentic employer brand that differentiates.

Balancing Aspiration and Authenticity in Your Employer Brand
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
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Balancing Aspiration and Authenticity in Your Employer Brand

Your employer brand speaks not just to candidates, but also to employees; your goals are not just hiring, but also retention. An effective employer brand must be grounded in the truth and pave the way for long-term relationships with your employees.

5 Questions You Need to Ask to Secure Next Year’s Employer Brand Budget
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
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5 Questions You Need to Ask to Secure Next Year’s Employer Brand Budget

The budget you seek to build your team, secure vital tools, and do the work you know makes a difference is built on fully understanding the business objectives of your company and executives.

Internal Communications: Your Essential Employer Brand Partner
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
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Internal Communications: Your Essential Employer Brand Partner

Employer branding isn’t just about attracting talent—it’s about retaining employees by delivering on commitments you’ve made to them. Internal communications ensures that your employer brand message resonates within the organization.

Reimagining Diversity and Inclusion Annual Reports: Making Employee Voices Heard
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Reimagining Diversity and Inclusion Annual Reports: Making Employee Voices Heard

How can D&I reports better resonate with employees? Explore our innovative strategies, including snackable content, showcasing real stories, and interactive features.

How Pay Transparency Laws Affect Your Employer Brand
Jun 14, 2024
Jun 14, 2024
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Team exaqueo

How Pay Transparency Laws Affect Your Employer Brand

Based on the current momentum across multiple states, pay transparency is likely to become required by law in an increasing number of locations across the United States. How does this affect your employer brand?

From Crisis to Confidence: Recruitment Marketing in a Climate of Downsizing
Jun 11, 2024
Jun 11, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

From Crisis to Confidence: Recruitment Marketing in a Climate of Downsizing

We share six best practices and examples for recruitment marketing during reduced hiring or a reduction in force.

Growing With AI
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
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Growing With AI

Are you keeping pace with the AI revolution? Unlock the potential of a growth mindset in the age of AI by taking three specific steps.

Stay Curious: Top 3 Takeaways from Talent Acquisition Week 2024
Feb 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
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Emily Fritz

Stay Curious: Top 3 Takeaways from Talent Acquisition Week 2024

Talent Acquisition Week 2024 offered invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of talent acquisition and employer branding. We share our top three takeaways with you here.

Candidate Experience Is Greater Than a Hiring Process
Feb 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024
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Shannon Smedstad

Candidate Experience Is Greater Than a Hiring Process

Is your hiring process engaging candidates? It's time to shift from a rote process to a captivating experience. Learn why the candidate experience matters more than ever.

Big Idea 2024: Tracking the Employer Brand Health of Your Organization
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
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Shannon Smedstad

Big Idea 2024: Tracking the Employer Brand Health of Your Organization

Jon Wenglikowski, managing director of exaqueo's Workforce Insight practice, highlights the parallels between consumer and employer brand health.

Adding AI To Your Team
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
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Adding AI To Your Team

How can AI become a useful fixture in the workplace? Click here for 4 insights gleaned from a recent study of generative AI in the workplace.

Join exaqueo at Talent Acquisition Week 2024
Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
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Team exaqueo

Join exaqueo at Talent Acquisition Week 2024

exaqueo is headed back to Talent Acquisition Week 2024 in San Diego! You won't want to miss our engaging panel discussion to gain a deeper understanding of how to successfully navigate stakeholder and organizational challenges when launching and managing an authentic employer brand.

Five Things to Get the Budget and Buy-in You Need for Success
Feb 9, 2024
Oct 16, 2023
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Team exaqueo

Five Things to Get the Budget and Buy-in You Need for Success

Delivering ROI is one of the most impactful things you can do as an Employer Brand leader, and managing your budget effectively is a big part of that.