Industry intelligence for people leaders

ISSUE NO. 39 · WEEK 40, 2026

HR Leadership Weekly

Industry intelligence for people leaders

Section archive

Tag: Recruitment Marketing

  • The State of Employer Branding in 2026: Authenticity Over Polish

    Employer branding has shifted from curated LinkedIn posts and polished recruitment videos to a more authentic, employee-driven approach. In 2026, candidates increasingly trust the voices of actual employees over corporate messaging, and the most effective employer brands are those that empower employees…

  • August 2025 The State of Employer Branding in the AI Era

    By August 2025, employer branding had undergone a fundamental shift driven by AI, social media evolution, and changing candidate expectations. The traditional employer value proposition (EVP) — a polished marketing message — was being replaced by authentic, data-driven employer brands built on…