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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.

Obstacles provide opportunities. It’s true. Obstacles inspire innovators to create. They rally athletes to overcome. They prompt leaders to motivate. Any given day, we face obstacles and no matter how we measure them, big or small, it is how we adjust and take action that defines the impact and bene

When it comes to amplifying your organization’s employer brand, social media and universities are often two key opportunities. But, how can you stand out amidst the flurry of social media updates and the sea of companies recruiting on campus? In this month’s update, we’ve curated five articles to he

Everyone wants their employees talking about them, until they don’t. Until they read that negative review. Until someone sends a brash email that ends up on the internet. Until an employee uses the company logo as their profile picture. Until an employee has a bad day and vents via a status update w

Here at exaqueo, we believe strong employer brands also happen when there is alignment. Employer brand is no longer something that one team does. It’s a long-term strategic objective that brings together talent acquisition, human resources, communications, information technology, and marketing. It’s

Diversity. It’s been a hot topic in the world of human resources and talent acquisition for as long as I can remember. And, while many companies are making strides and thinking more broadly about diversity and inclusion, other companies seem to be making the news for reasons they may not have intend

There are only four more months of this year. How are your vacation days looking? If you’re like most American employees, you probably haven’t taken a vacation yet this year. You may have so much unused paid time off (PTO) you can’t possibly take enough vacation before the end of the year.Vacation d