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Posted in Effective Recruiting We all understand the value of consumer, client and corporate branding. But what about the employer brand? What image does your organisation present as an employer? Whether or not your company is actively promoting your employer brand, you have one.

Two weeks ago, at Talent Connect in Las Vegas, we announced LinkedIn's Most InDemand Employers, a ranking of the world's most sought-after employers. One of the great things about using LinkedIn data to rank employers is that we can represent the tremendous diversity among the professional aspirations of our 175 million members.

The more social circles or Facebook friends a person has, the more likely social media can become a source of stress, Scottish researchers say. The more groups of people in someone's Facebook friends, researchers at the University of Edinburgh Business School reported, the greater the potential to cause offense, particularly if employers or parents are included. Stress rises when users present a version of themselves on Facebook that is unacceptable to some of their online "friends," the researchers said. Some 55 percent of parents follow their children on Facebook, they said, while more than half of employers have admitted to not hiring someone based on the applicant's Facebook page. "Facebook used to be like a great party for all your friends where you can dance, drink and flirt," Edinburgh researcher Ben Marder said. "But now with your Mum, Dad and boss there, the party becomes an anxious event full of potential social landmines." The researchers surveyed more than 300 people on Facebook, mostly students, with an average age of 21."

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CIPD research reveals a gulf in expectations between young people and employers that is contributing to high levels of youth unemployment There is a clear mismatch between employers' expectations of young people during the recruitment process and young people's understanding of what is expected of them.

What do you find most important? Select the criteria that you find most important in an employer and find out which Top Employer offers you the best fit. Navigate the tool below and find those Top Employers that meet the criteria that are most important to you at this stage of your career.

In a survey carried out in April this year of 1,000 UK employees, 63% said that they would feel significantly more 'engaged' with their employer if it allowed charitable working. The benefits of this improved engagement for the employer include increased productivity, less staff turnover, fewer sick days and a generally happier workplace. This trend was even more marked among the 20-30-year-old bracket, the so-called 'generation Y'. Nearly 70% of this group said that they would feel more engaged by taking part in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and criticised senior management, with over half saying it was 'out of touch' with the wants and values of generation Y.

Nearly 4,000 comments on this Reddit Q&A thread and loads of discussion/criticism of the company culture. Interesting from an employer reputation POV, and a reminder that social media isn't just about Twitter and Facebook

Who are the most attractive employers in the U.S.? Read about the results of the globally recognized 2012 Ideal Employer Survey and get in touch with these top employers.

Showing appreciation is a potentially effective way for employers to increase engagement - More than 50% of HR managers say showing appreciation for workers cuts turnover, and 49% believe it increases profit, according to a study of 815 managers released last week by the Society for Human Resource Management.

"Passive Candidate Recruiting Without the Big Employment Brand"

"There's a mismatch between what employers are offering and what employees are looking for"

With two-thirds of employees feeling unsupported,  detached or completely disengaged, the study is a  wake-up call for employers that continue to rely on  practices and programs designed for an era that's  rapidly disappearing. Below are just some of the  key concerns that resonate worldwide, transcending  location, age, job level and gender

Great employer website example - asking current employees, "What will your advice be?"