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Americans don’t truly embrace the definition of vacation or taking any extended periods of recreation. In fact, when they do take time off it’s a tethered vacation, remaining connected the entire time. Or only take time off when there’s a national holiday and forced out of the office. But whether yo

We’re only a few weeks away from Valentine’s day and that means the corporate love matches are on the rise. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are predicted to be at an all-time high for 2017 even after some rough breakups like Kraft Heinz’s failed bid for Unilever and the failed Staples - Office Depot

Imagine this: your organization spent thousands of dollars to conduct workforce research to build an authentic employer brand that launches perfectly. There is excitement around the new employer brand launch, complete with a thunderclap, champagne and branded cookies. But, what happens after the ini

When was the last time you looked at the new year and said: "I guess I'll just do more of the same?" Never. With every new year, we have resolutions and plans to be better and try harder. So, we rounded up some of the best reads from around the web to help you have a great year of employer branding

Consumers are the lifeblood of organizations. Without people buying products or services, business can’t survive. Without a committed and engaged workforce, the business can struggle to deliver to its customers. Yet, consumers and job candidates are often treated very differently by organizations.Cl

As 2017 comes to a close, we want to reflect on the content we’ve shared this year to help you achieve your employer brand goals. From wellness programs to company culture, here are the top 10 insights from #teamexaqueo that will help you kick off the new year strong!Click here to read the full post

You may be wrapping presents, lighting candles, or decorating trees. But here at exaqueo, we’re already looking ahead to 2018. In an ever-expanding field like employer brand, it seems there’s a new technology, economic shift or brand trend to track every day. And 2017 was no different.One of our cor

It is the time of year to celebrate success, spend time with family and friends, and look toward to 2018 with optimism and hope for an amazing year ahead. My entire life I have enjoyed this time of year. There is something about reminiscing and dreaming of the future that brings motivation and excit

This month’s roundup is a special edition highlighting learning and development topics we covered this fall. Our team of employer brand experts shared some of their favorite “how to” tips to help you hone your craft. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more tips and #EBLearning updates.R

When employees see that spirit of generosity in the way their company operates, they are more highly motivated to make a change in their communities. And It doesn’t have to go unnoticed. Giving back as a company -- and celebrating those in your organization who do the same -- can have a powerful eff

It’s hard to imagine, but Thanksgiving in the U.S. is this week! Here at exaqueo, our team has been eagerly awaiting its arrival because of a “behind-the-scenes project” to celebrate giving back. In working on this project, we’ve had the opportunity to reflect on all the things we have to be thankfu

In an era of talent shortages and skill gaps, organizations are continuing to face the same hiring challenges they did ten years ago: how to find talent that stays and performs.Trends have continued to drive potential solutions to the process, such as trying new hiring technologies, the expanding pr

As we enter the busiest time of year, we wanted to focus this month’s talent and HR news update on company culture and thankfulness. Whether finding ways to appreciate your employees or better understanding your organization’s culture, we’ve curated five articles just for you. And stay tuned for a s

A career expert in culture, with over 30 years in hospitality including executive roles at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Carnival Cruise Lines, Kevin Richeson understands how the way people behave at work is the biggest driver in business success. Recently, he sat down with exaqueo brand strate

A few weeks ago, a client asked how to get more buy-in on their employer brand across the organization. My response was simple: “get marketing on your side.” Employer brand has historically been about execution. In its infancy, it was help wanted ads in the newspaper, radio spots and job board post

It’s learning and development month here at exaqueo. All month long, our team of employer brand experts will share some of their favorite “how to” tips and help you hone your craft. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates, or check back for future posts. Whenever a question about us

Previously on the exaqueo blog, we talked about the five types of employees who will activate your employer brand, whether you want them to or not. The idea being that — while you want employees to be brand advocates, share your company’s story, and post photos — you need to provide them with traini

For those that know me, they’ll tell you that I’m a huge fan of sports and specifically, football. It’s October which means we’re smack dab in the middle of #FridayNightLights, college football Saturday, and multiple days of NFL games. Since I have sports on the brain, of course my blog will have to

Job postings are highly visible pieces of recruitment marketing content. They may be the only piece of information someone ever reads about your company. Here are some top tips for writing better job postings.

This month our talent and HR news update is focused on learning and development. Here at exaqueo, we believe in continuous learning and constantly strive to expand our knowledge. Read on to learn how you, as an individual or a company, can continue to develop every day. Stay tuned for a series of “h

October is National Book Month and to celebrate #teamexaqueo gathered a collection of books that inspire us, motivate us or are at the top of our “must-read when I have the time” lists. Here at exaqueo, we’re big believers in continuous learning, and sharing resources and learning from one another.

From time to time here at exaqueo we like to conduct interviews so we can gain different perspectives in the industry. As a liberal arts student myself, I found it particularly interesting to ask George Anders a few questions about his latest book, “You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a Lib

Fall is sneaking up on us. Halloween decorations are hitting the grocery store shelves. And before we know it, sweaters and boots will be the daily uniform. As always, this time of year gets many people—parents, students, teachers and recruiters—thinking about back-to-school. At exaqueo, we are pass

Last week around the globe, professionals in various industries took up their smartphones and devices to connect in celebration of global Social Media Week (SMW). From live events to Instagram stories, there were many ways you could share and discover social media insights, ideas and opportunities.