A strong employer brand is crucial for attracting and retaining talented employees over the long term. In this workshop, HR managers and marketing teams learn how they can develop a sustainable brand strategy for their company. It shows how companies authentically communicate their values, culture and vision in order to position themselves as an attractive employer. By combining internal and external measures, participants learn how to strengthen their employer brand and attract the right talent pool. The aim is to build a unique and compelling employer brand that presents the company as a preferred employer in a competitive market.

Employer Branding focuses on developing and communicating a strong employer brand that attracts talented employees and retains them over the long term. A well-thought-out brand strategy helps to position the company as an attractive employer and to stand out in the competition for talent.

Benefits for you as a company:

• Increasing employer attractiveness and attracting highly qualified talent
• Strengthening employee retention and loyalty through a clear, authentic brand identity
• Improving the corporate image through consistent and positive communication to the outside world
• Long-term reduction of recruitment costs through a strong, recognized employer brand
• Fostering a positive corporate culture that supports innovation and engagement

1. Introduction to employer branding

• What is employer branding and why is it decisive for a company's success?
• The role of a strong employer brand in the competition for talent
• Employer branding as a long-term strategy: From positioning to communication
• The relationship between company brand and employer brand
  • How the corporate brand influences the employer brand
  • Consistency between internal and external brand communication
• Authenticity and credibility: How companies build trust with potential employees

2. Objectives and benefits of employer branding

• Increasing employer attractiveness and attracting top talent
• Improving employee retention and motivation
• Reducing fluctuation through strong emotional commitment among employees
• Increasing brand awareness as an employer and corporate image
• Employer branding as a competitive advantage in times of shortage of skilled workers

3. The target groups in employer branding

• Who are the target groups for employer branding? (Future employees, current employees, alumni, etc.)
• Target group analysis: How do I recognize the needs and expectations of my target groups?
• Adapting the communication strategy to different target groups (e.g. millennials, Gen Z, experienced professionals, etc.)

4. Key components of a successful employer brand strategy

• Values and culture as the foundation of the employer brand: How do corporate values become the core brand message?
• The “Employee Value Proposition” (EVP): What does the company offer its employees and how is it communicated?
• Employee experiences and stories: How employee stories serve as authentic brand messages
• Visual identity and brand communication: How logo, colors and design support employer branding

5. Tools and channels for successful employer branding

• Social media: How platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Glassdoor and Kununu are used to strengthen the employer image
• Career page and job portals: Designing an appealing and informative career page
• Employee ambassadors and corporate influencers: How employees authentically strengthen the employer brand as brand ambassadors
• Events and trade fairs: Employer branding through participation in career fairs and company presentations
• Content marketing: employer branding through blogs, videos and podcasts

6. Employee engagement and internal communication in employer branding

• Employees as brand ambassadors: How can current employees actively contribute to brand building?
• Communication within the company: How strong internal communication supports employer branding
• Appreciation and recognition: The importance of employee satisfaction for employer branding
• Employee experience: How the work environment, corporate culture and employee development influence brand perception

7. Measuring the success of employer branding

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in employer branding: How do you measure the success of an employer brand strategy?
• Applicant quality and quantity: How does the number and quality of applicants change after implementation of an employer branding strategy?
• Employee satisfaction and commitment: How can employer branding increase the satisfaction and retention of existing employees?
• Brand perception: How is the company perceived as an employer by the public?
• Analysis of social media and review platforms (e.g. Kununu, Glassdoor): What do employees and applicants say about the company?

8. Challenges in employer branding

• Misunderstandings and misinformation: How to deal with negative reviews or rumors
• The risk of exaggeration: Why an authentic presentation is crucial
• Employer branding in times of crisis: How branding can be maintained even in difficult times
• Adapting the employer branding strategy to changing market developments and employee needs

9. Best practices and examples of successful employer brands

• Successful employer branding examples from various industries
• Case studies: How companies were able to successfully attract and retain talent through a strong employer brand
• Learning from the best: What can my company learn from big brands like Google, Tesla, and SAP?

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