"During Challenging Times, We Tend To Stay Agile & Adaptable," Runa Dhawan

"Our integrated approach enhances our employer branding by elevating our external visibility and nurturing a strong internal culture," Runa Dhawan – People Director, AB InBev GCC India

From an employer Branding standpoint, the journey at ABInBev has been one of strategic planning, consistent efforts, and leveraging technology, transforming their employer brand to a well-established, industry-recognized entity. 


Some of the key components of ABInBev employer branding strategy includes:
⦁    Employee-Driven Employer Branding - By providing our people with the right resources and encouraging user-generated content, we amplify authentic experiences and foster a genuine connection with potential talent, strengthening our brand's reach and impact.

⦁    Targeted Campaigns for Unique Strengths - By showcasing our USPs—such as our best-in-class policies & benefits, career growth opportunities and comprehensive learning programs, we effectively communicate what sets us apart. Targeted campaigns ensure these differentiators are prominently highlighted, enhancing our brand's appeal to top talent.

⦁    Data-Driven Strategy:  By analysing data from employee engagement surveys, social media metrics, recruitment outcomes, and industry benchmarking we continuously refine our strategies and focus on the branding activities that best deliver desired outcomes.

Tracking The Effectiveness
At AB InBev GCC India, we measure and track the effectiveness of our employer branding efforts through a robust framework that integrates external and internal metrics. 


Externally, we closely monitor social media metrics such as impressions, engagement, follower growth, and click-through rates to assess the reach and impact of our campaigns. Internally, we align these insights with critical people metrics, including recruitment efficiency, employee engagement scores, and retention rates, to provide a holistic view of our branding effectiveness. 


Our integrated approach enhances our employer branding by elevating our external visibility and nurturing a strong internal culture. This strategy helps us attract top talent and develop a highly engaged team of owners who Dream Big. 


Challenges
One of the primary challenges we face is designing the right campaigns that truly resonate across our diverse demographics. In an ever-evolving landscape, where market conditions and audience expectations are constantly shifting, maintaining a laser-sharp focus and effective employer brand is imperative.
We navigate this challenge by staying agile & adaptable, ensuring our campaigns are tailored to the unique needs of various demographic groups while reflecting our core values. By continuously monitoring market trends and actively gathering employee feedback, we keep our employer brand both relevant and impactful. 


Campaigns & Initiatives
To enhance our employer brand, we have implemented several impactful campaigns:
1)    “Unleash Your Inner Influencer: Elevate Your Brand & AB InBev GCC!”: This campaign trains employees on social media branding, helping them advocate for AB InBev GCC and build a positive online reputation. 
2)    “Know Your Policies & Benefits”: By spotlighting our best-in-class policies and benefits, this campaign underscores our commitment to supporting employees at every life stage, reinforcing our people-first culture.
3)    Learning & Development Showcase: We actively share participant testimonials from our learning and development programs across social media platforms. By doing so, we not only demonstrate our dedication to personal and professional growth but also strengthen our employer brand by showcasing the transformative experiences our employees gain through these opportunities.
4)    “Brewing Insights”: This initiative provides a window into how our leaders drive success and foster a collaborative environment, offering valuable insights into AB InBev GCC’s culture and values.
5)    “Careers at AB InBev GCC”: Through this campaign, we highlight career progression stories, illustrating the various growth opportunities within our organisation, whether through lateral or vertical moves.


Collectively, these initiatives enhance our employer brand by demonstrating our commitment to employee well-being, growth, and development.
“We have always believe that satisfied and engaged employees are our best brand ambassadors. These principles have been our guiding lights in ways of working, ensuring that our employer brand authentically reflects our values, resulting in a motivated team that consistently delivers excellent results.

 

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sugandh bahl

BW Reporters The author is working as Sr Correspondent with BW Businessworld and BW People

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