An appealing employee value proposition (EVP) is essential for attracting quality talent. To create a compelling EVP, focus on career development, the work environment, and company reputation, and leverage multi-channel storytelling and brand ambassador programs.
An employee value proposition (EVP) is the foundation of any talent acquisition (TA) strategy. Without a great EVP, other employer branding efforts fall flat. How can today's recruitment marketing professionals create a value prop that attracts top talent? Here's a look at some practical strategies for crafting an EVP that resonates with current and prospective employees.
An employee value proposition is a statement that outlines the perks of working at a particular organization. A great EVP provides prospective employees with a glimpse into company culture and the unique benefits of joining a company. It also encompasses information about compensation and career development opportunities.
By clearly defining and communicating an EVP, hiring professionals attract quality candidates who align with their organization's values and goals, leading to higher engagement and retention. Every successful employee value proposition includes the following components:
An employee value proposition helps businesses lure top talent away from roles that they are dissatisfied with. Contrary to popular belief, most employees are dissatisfied with one or more aspects of their existing employer. Only 49% are satisfied with benefits, 44% are satisfied with career development opportunities, and 34% are happy with pay.
Savvy talent acquisition professionals capitalize on these trends to address their own talent needs. A rock-solid EVP holds the key to getting the attention of passive job seekers.
An EVP is meant to grab a job seeker's attention. However, it's only possible to relay some relevant information about compensation, benefits, career development, and workplace culture in a one- or two-sentence statement. That's where revamped job descriptions come into play.
Traditional job descriptions are flat and dull. Recruitment marketing professionals should retool job postings to coincide with their EVPs. Here are some tips to make job postings more engaging:
This approach transforms job descriptions into storytelling tools that resonate more deeply with potential candidates; however, keeping job postings short and to the point is essential. Job descriptions that are less than 300 words receive more responses than longer posts.
Prospective employees want to know what a company offers. They also want the business to respect their time by being transparent and to the point. This means that recruitment marketing professionals should transform job postings into lean, value-focused stories that relay the EVP.
Once a business has fine-tuned its EVP and job descriptions, it’s time to get the message to the right audience. Utilizing various channels allows companies to reach a broader audience and present a cohesive narrative about their culture and values. The best brand storytelling strategies get the word out in the following ways:
Even the most creative recruitment professional can find it challenging to produce fresh marketing assets consistently. Why not involve the other teams? Sales and marketing are excellent collaborators for creating engaging content.
Tip: RX Studio blends creative expertise with a cutting-edge brand methodology to bring your EVP story to life, unlocking your brand’s potential and attracting the right talent to engage and convert.
Developing a robust social media strategy is crucial for employer branding. Platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and X offer opportunities to showcase what a company is about and how it values its employees. Recruitment marketing professionals should regularly post content that reflects what it's like to work for their organization so they can engage with potential candidates.
Featuring individual employees through interviews or profiles humanizes the brand and provides diverse perspectives. These spotlights can be shared on the company's website, social media, or internal newsletters. TA professionals should spotlight individuals at varying levels of the organization to attract a wide range of job seekers.
Behind-the-scenes content feels authentic, and potential job seekers get a glimpse into day-to-day work. Hiring professionals can use a range of content, including photos or videos of team events and candid moments that showcase the company's personality.
Effective talent acquisition boils down to the quality of the candidate's experience. A positive recruitment process reflects the company's values and sets the tone for future employee engagement. Here are some steps hiring professionals can take to make the candidate journey frictionless:
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that 92% of candidates never finish job applications. Quality prospects will not waste their time if the application process is tedious or clunky. A straightforward process encourages more candidates to complete applications.
Hiring professionals should communicate regularly with candidates to keep them engaged. A little personalization goes a long way when providing updates on application status or gathering feedback after interviews. Switching from generic templates to personalized messages makes a candidate feel valued.
Hiring managers must be upfront about the time it will take to make a decision. Transparency about how long each stage takes and when decisions will be made builds trust.
A company's online footprint significantly impacts how candidates perceive it. Hiring professionals should optimize every touchpoint where potential employees interact with the brand. Some areas to focus on include the following:
The career page serves as a central hub for job seekers. It should be easy to use and informative, so people quickly find opportunities relevant to their skills and backgrounds. Enhance career pages with multimedia assets and links to relevant content, such as the application page.
Featuring social proof, such as success stories, builds trust with potential candidates. These narratives should be showcased on the career page and social media channels to highlight the company's exceptional culture.
With the increasing use of mobile devices, it is essential to ensure that the application process is mobile-friendly. Hiring professionals should collaborate with IT to implement a responsive design for application forms. Users should also be able to upload documents from their smartphones.
Happy employees are excellent brand advocates. Job seekers expect hiring professionals to say good things about their company. However, when other team members actively recruit people in their network to join the organization, it speaks volumes about company culture. Here are the three pillars of a successful ambassador program:
Encourage employees to share their positive experiences and company content with their networks and on their social channels. If even a handful of employees share the company's branded posts, the content reaches thousands of additional prospective candidates.
Employees need to use approved assets when advocating for the brand. However, they should also be themselves so the posts feel natural and organic.
Referral programs should benefit both the referring party and the job seeker. Aligning with the company's EVP ensures consistency. For example, an employer that mentions bonuses and competitive pay in its EVP could create a referral program in which both parties receive $1,000 bonuses upon hiring.
In today's talent landscape, a compelling employee value proposition is non-negotiable. Job seekers want to know why they should choose a particular company. Hiring professionals who effectively answer this question through engaging EVPs and story-driven job postings will attract quality talent who supports their organizations' long-term growth.
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