Employer Must-Haves To Attract and Retain Talent In 2021

Employer branding has experienced some monumental shifts in the last year as companies have had to adapt quickly in order to keep running. The following must-haves will help you ensure a solid employer brand strategy for the year ahead. Re-evaluate your values and EVP A crisis like COVID-19 is a decisive test for any organization’s purpose, values, and Employer Value Proposition. A lot has changed for companies in the last year, from where their employees are working to the work they are doing, so it makes sense that your EVP would change as well. Now is the perfect time to review your values and offerings, and ask what areas need improving or evolving. Values shape your employees’ priorities, and a strong EVP will attract and keep the best employees. As Laura Lenz of OMERS Ventures recently mentioned during a BetaKit Live, talent acquisition and retention “are the number one priority” for Canadian tech. Identify what matters most to your teams and build it into your DNA. Showcase you...