December 19, 2024

Celebrate Your Wins: A Holiday Gift for Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing Practitioners

Celebrate Your Wins: A Holiday Gift for Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing Practitioners

The holidays are here, and it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible work you and your team have accomplished this year. At Proactive Talent, we know how hard talent brand and recruitment marketing professionals work to create compelling campaigns, tell authentic stories, and attract top

Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Employer Branding: Why It’s Not Just for Tree-Huggers Anymore

Let’s be honest: there’s a reason our coffee-break conversations sometimes turn into whispered confessions about hiring challenges, candidate ghosting, and an ever-shifting talent landscape. We’re living in an era of “show me what you stand for” hiring, and it’s upending our old assumptions about

How to Job Search in 2025: Flipping the Script in the Age of AI

This past week, several more job seekers have reached out through our Proactive Talent contact form, mistaking us for a direct hiring or contingent search firm. They were hoping we could pitch them to hiring companies—for a fee.

Predicting Employee Attrition: A Comprehensive Guide and Case Study for HR Leaders

Employee attrition continues to be a pressing challenge for HR leaders, and while sophisticated AI software can streamline attrition prediction, even organizations with limited resources can leverage machine learning (ML) with the right expertise. This blog expands on the strategic value of

The Ripple Effect of Moving Away from DEI Programs on Hiring

In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in corporate strategy, promising to create more equitable workplaces while improving business outcomes. But as economic pressures and shifting priorities lead some companies to scale back their DEI programs,

Revolutionizing Employee Storytelling with AI: A Bold Leap in Employer Branding

Storytelling lies at the heart of employer branding. For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping global brands like VMware and SAP as an in-house leader and through my consulting practice here at Proactive Talent, companies like Siemens Energy, Uber, GE, Boston Consulting Group,

HRTech Buyer Beware: Why Cross-Validation Matters in AI Tools for Hiring: A Simple Guide for HR Leaders

The hiring and recruiting industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation like never before. From screening resumes to predicting employee success, AI-powered tools promise to save time, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. But how do you know if these tools are actually

Redefining HR: A Deep Dive with Lars Schmidt on the Future of Talent and Technology

In the latest episode of TribePod, I sit down with long-time friend Lars Schmidt—an influential voice in the HR world—for an insightful and engaging conversation that dives deep into the heart of modern HR and talent acquisition. Lars, founder of Amplify Talent and author of "Redefining HR," has

Global Storytelling for Employer Branding: How to Highlight Your Global Footprint

Imagine being able to connect with the brightest minds around the world, simply because your employer brand speaks directly to their unique cultural experiences and aspirations. Global companies that master storytelling across regions aren’t just attracting talent—they are shaping their entire