Published in CHRO SA on 26 March 2025
Lately, I’ve been reminded time and again that listening isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a powerful business advantage. It’s in these subtle, human conversations—about culture, values, and behaviors—that real strategic and operational shifts start to take shape.
Outerbox Thinking | February Virtual Masterclass on 19 February 2025
In a world where candidates and employees alike seek deeper meaning and purpose, the power of a strong employer brand has never been more relevant. During the February Outerbox Thinking Virtual Masterclass, I had the pleasure of joining Talent Engagement Expert, Jane Moors, in a rich discussion around the evolving role of employer branding in today’s highly competitive, AI-influenced landscape.
Published in CHRO SA on 12 December 2024
As 2025 approaches, the global talent landscape is evolving rapidly, demanding fresh strategies to attract, retain and empower employees. From Gen Z leadership to AI-driven branding, Celeste Sirin, CEO of Employer Branding Africa outlines the trends reshaping employer branding.
Published in The Pulse of Employer Branding on LinkedIn - 2 December 2024
When a Request for Proposal (RFP) scope of work does not align with what decision-makers are ultimately looking for, misalignment is inevitable. This was particularly evident in my recent experience, where decision-makers at the presentation stage conveyed expectations completely different from the originally approved scope of work.
In this inspiring webinar with Mel Carrington, Global Sourcing & Attraction Manager at Anglo American, we explore the crucial role of employer branding during periods of uncertainty and transformation. Against a backdrop of global challenges [...]
Published in CHRO SA on 13 August 2024
Building an employer brand at an early stage for startups and high-growth organisations can be viewed as a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have a clean fresh canvas from which you can start, but on the other, you’ve got limited resources, budget and a hard sell to sceptical stakeholders who prioritise product/service marketing over employer branding.
Published in CHRO SA on 13 August 2024
Building an employer brand at an early stage for startups and high-growth organisations can be viewed as a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have a clean fresh canvas from which you can start, but on the other, you’ve got limited resources, budget and a hard sell to sceptical stakeholders who prioritise product/service marketing over employer branding.
I was honored to be invited by Pluto LMS as the guest speaker for their webinar, where we explored how Learning & Development (L&D) plays a critical role in building a strong employer brand. As [...]
Published in CHRO SA on 11 June 2024
EVP could be an employer’s secret sauce as it enhances talent management, highlighting company values and sustainability, attracting and retaining top talent. This acronym is gaining much momentum within the realm of talent management strategies of late. Despite its growing popularity, the true potential of this powerful and strategic tool is still largely untapped.
Published in CHRO SA on 1 March 2024
Turn the recruitment lens inwards, as there is a hidden power in internal recruitment marketing strategies.
