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Qu'est-ce que Employer Branding ?

All actions and strategies implemented to build, promote and manage a company's reputation as an employer.

Definition

Employer branding refers to all the activities and strategies a company deploys to build, promote and manage its reputation as an employer. While employer brand is the perception that exists in people's minds, employer branding is the active work of shaping that perception.

In practice

Employer branding activities span multiple channels: career site design and content, employee testimonial videos, social media content (especially LinkedIn and Instagram), participation in employer rankings (Best Workplaces, Great Place to Work), university partnerships, presence at recruitment fairs, and management of online reviews on Glassdoor or Indeed. Internally, employer branding includes onboarding experience, employee recognition programmes, and culture initiatives that generate authentic stories worth sharing. Measurement typically tracks metrics like application volume, application quality, cost-per-hire, and employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS). Strong employer branding can reduce cost-per-hire by 43% and turnover by 28% according to LinkedIn research.

Key takeaway

Employer branding is not marketing spin — the most effective programmes are built on genuine employee experiences and let real people tell real stories.