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Employer Branding - Exploring The Contribution of Social Media
Employer Branding - Exploring The Contribution of Social Media
BRANDING ON CORPORATE
IMAGE BUILDING: EXPLORING
THE CONTRIBUTION OF
SOCIAL MEDIA
Mohayminur Rahman1, Tanvir Shahriar Khan 2
Abstract
Employer branding has become a hot topic in organizational marketing, shifting from marketing researchers to HR
professionals. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are gaining attention as effective tools
for employer branding. Companies are using social media to cultivate good relationships with customers and
employees, which not only improves business performance but also helps build a strong corporate image. This
paper aims to explore how employer branding through social networking influences corporate image building. It
also examines how social media is used for knowledge sharing, employee relationships, and recruitment. HR
recruiters now use social media to find a wide range of candidates for job openings. Employer branding plays a
crucial role in maintaining a positive corporate image and facing competition in today's competitive world.
Keywords: Employer Branding, Human Resources, Social Media, Corporate Image Building
1. Introduction:
In Human Resource Management, Employer Branding has recently gained significant attention. In today's
competitive corporate landscape, human resources play a crucial role in effective governance and corporate social
responsibility. Employer branding focuses on fostering a positive perception among employees about their
organization. When employees feel good about their organization, they become ambassadors who positively
influence customers and clients. Employer branding helps organizations establish a favorable brand image in the
market. The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (2009) defines employer branding as a set of
attributes and qualities that make an organization unique, promising a specific employment experience and
appealing to individuals who thrive in its culture.3
There are three key reasons why employer branding has gained attention. Firstly, the concept of branding has gained
importance in society. Secondly, HR professionals seek credibility and strategic contribution. Thirdly, due to tight
labor market conditions with low unemployment and skills shortages (CIPD, 2009)4. HR professionals engage in
various activities to promote employer branding. They devise strategies that enable organizations to face
competition and build loyalty with clients and customers. The main objective of employer branding is to create a
unique and appealing workplace brand. Employer branding becomes particularly important during talent shortages
when attracting and retaining skilled candidates becomes challenging.
Employer branding applies marketing and branding practices to an organization's HR activities, specifically
recruitment and retention. Just as customers will stop purchasing from a company if promises are unfulfilled,
1
The co-author is a graduate student of Law at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, who had completed his Bachelor of Laws
from East West University (EWU), Dhaka. His main interest in research is corporate law, intellectual property law, and human resources (HR)
Email: mohayminur.erad@gmail.com
2
The co-author is a student of MBA in HRM at Jagannath University, Dhaka, who had completed his Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering
from the University of Dhaka. His main interest in research is organizational management, consumer behavior, labor rights corporate social
impact, Sustainable production and textile technology. Email: tanvir0010.tsk@gmail.com
3
The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, 2009
4
Ibid
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