In this episode, our guest Emil Stighäll, head of employer branding at Grant Thornton Sweden, together with our host Claes Peyron, share insights on the importance of authenticity in employer branding. Together, they discuss how content and culture should genuinely reflect the organization, based on insights from employer branding specialists.

They also emphasize the importance of measuring quality of hire, as it directly impacts the firm's business performance and profitability. With recommendations of focusing on data and measurement, aligning HR goals with business KPIs, and maintaining authenticity and real connections with students through a balanced approach of physical events and social media presence.

What are the key takeaways and lesson learned for being authentic in your Employer Branding efforts?

Tune in to this episode to gain insights on authentic employer branding with Universum and Grant Thornton!

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Join Maya Tsankova, Global Employer Branding & Digital Communications Lead at Coca-Cola HBC, and our host, Claes Peyron, Managing Director Nordics, UK&I at Universum, as they delve into the art of attracting Generation Z talent.

Maya candidly shares Coca-Cola HBC's journey in launching an international leadership trainee program in 2023, aimed at bringing in high-potential Gen Z talents. Through this discussion, she highlights the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the success achieved.

In a competitive market for Gen Z talent, it's crucial to find unique ways to stand out. Maya gives us three key tips for employers to make their Employer Brand truly stand out and resonate with Generation Z job seekers.

Tune in to this honest and insightful episode!

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In this episode Mika Sallinen, Country Manager Finland at Universum, together with our host Claes Peyron – Managing Director for Nordics & UK at Universum, discuss the Talent Outlook 2024.

The annual talent survey by Universum discovers top challenges and trends Employer Branding and talent acquisition experts should be aware of in 2024.

Mika and Claes explore the latest predictions in hiring and talent market dynamics, covering topics such as the evolving talent landscape, the importance of reassessing work-life balance, and the role of Generative AI in talent acquisition strategies.

Tune in to gain insights and prepare for the shifting demands of the talent market in 2024.

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In this episode Marcus Jarl – Behavioral Scientist, Markets & Business Development at EY, together with our host, Claes Peyron – Managing Director Nordics, UK&I at Universum, discuss the next normal in the workplace.

Marcus describes how to navigate as an employer in the post pandemic environment as well as the global unrest including climate change, wars, rise of AI, inflation and downturn of the economy.

What are ways you as an employer can reassure talent in this new, at times challenging environment? And what do successful employers look like in this complex environment? Discover the answer to these questions, and more during this must-listen to episode!

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In this episode Marie-Louise Nowak, Senior Employer Branding Consultant and Global Delivery Product Manager at Universum, together with our host Claes Peyron – Managing Director for Nordics & UK at Universum, talk all about Employer Value Propositions (EVP’s)

An EVP is about defining who you want and need to be as an employer to reach your company objectives – and getting the right people to join and the right people to stay.

During the episode Marie-Louise and Claes discuss the fact that the pandemic changed company culture. Since the EVP should reflect the culture, this has contributed to a lot of employers wanting to do an EVP refresh. Furthermore, they dive into the meaning of an EVP refresh and how it differs from an EVP review as well as an EVP recharge.

When should you consider an EVP Refresh and what can this refresh contribute to your company?

Learn more in this geeky episode!

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In this episode Isa Wurie – Employer Branding Consultant and DE&I Specialist at Universum, together with our host, Claes Peyron – Managing Director Nordics, UK&I at Universum, discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace.

Isa describes what DE&I is all about, how it’s important for the company culture and how it matters to the younger generations. Isa and Claes also discuss why DE&I is a hot topic right now, the benefits employers can gain and the actions that can be taken.

Learn this and much more in this important episode!

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In this episode Richard Mosley, Global Client Director at Universum, together with our host Claes Peyron – Managing Director for Nordics & UK at Universum, talk about gender differences in the labour market.

The inspiration for this topic is Claudia Goldin - the 2023 Nobel laureate in Economics. She has studied the female participation in the labour market over the past 200 year and uncovered the reasons for gender gaps in earnings and labour force participation.

Richard and Claes connect the findings from Goldin’s research to Universum's newly released global student survey. In the annual career survey, the students are among other things asked about pay expectations as well as career preferences. Richard draws connections between the studies and highlights some surprising findings.

They also discuss what employers should think about if they want to attract more of a balanced set of talent.

Listen to find out!

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In this episode Ann-Therése Enarsson – CEO at Futurion, together with our host, Claes Peyron – Managing Director Nordics, UK&I at Universum, are talking about how Artificial Intelligence will affect the world of work.

Ann-Therése explains how the revolution of AI is referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and that in many areas we are only scratching the surface of how AI will affect the work life. Intellectual professions as well as education are two examples Ann-Therése points out are going to change drastically.

Furthermore, Ann-Therése and Claes discuss what tasks and expertise’s are replaceable as well as not replaceable by AI. They talk about HI (Human Intelligence) and how deep human emotions like empathy, creativity and adaptability – will be more attractive traits in future talent.

Lastly, Ann-Therése gives us three tips on how to avoid being replaced by AI.

Listen to the episode to find out!

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