Employer Branding Unplugged

Dive deep into the strategies, challenges and breakthrough moments that create authentic and compelling employer brands. Employer Branding Unplugged helps leaders in talent acquisition, people & culture, brand, marketing and communications uncover what truly drives employer brand — with practical insights you can apply in your organisation straight away. Hosted by Mark Puncher, CEO and founder of Employer Branding Australia, the podcast dives into the strategies, challenges and breakthrough moments that create authentic and compelling employer brands with episodes around 45-60 minutes.

Employer Branding Unplugged is a business podcast hosted by Employer Branding Australia, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Employer Branding Australia hosts Employer Branding Unplugged, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  See it, Shape it, Live it: Busting the myths of a career in local government

  Apr 15, 202651 minS0

  <p>If you’re looking for a job where your work actually means something to the person living next door, there is no better place to be than local government. But the purpose and pride of a career in this sector is often over-looked, and reduced to stereotypes like ‘slow-moving’, ‘bureaucratic’ and ‘safe’.</p> <p>To help set the record straight, Mark Puncher is joined by two progressive leaders in the local government space - Rhianna Schulz (Coordinator, Workforce and Talent Program at City of Gold Coast) and Sean Halloran (GM of People and Capability at City of Moreton Bay) - for a conver...

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  Episode #12

  The brightest minds on the map: Why TA and Marketing need a shared compass

  Mar 4, 202646 minS0

  <p>On the surface, Geospatial technology sounds like a niche world of maps and coordinates. But when you’re representing a global tech powerhouse, how do you find the human heart behind the high-tech software?</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode of Employer Branding Unplugged, Mark Puncher is joined by Christina Brown (CMO) and Tibo Torche (TA Lead) from Boustead Geospatial. This is a look at how marketing and TA can join forces to ensure an employer brand is truly lived beyond the page.</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode explores the powerful intersection of brand, culture and talent acqu...

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  Episode #11

  Gloss vs Grit: Why authenticity beats the ‘cool factor’

  Feb 11, 20261h 4mS0

  <p>Fashion. Sports. Hospitality. </p> <p> </p> <p>On the surface, these industries sell themselves. But what happens when the ‘cool factor’ isn't enough to keep talent going through the day-to-day grind?</p> <p> </p> <p>Mark Puncher is joined by dynamic duo (and former colleagues) Gareth Brown (Schnitz) and Gina Selak (SEN) for a conversation that cuts straight through the hype.</p> <p> </p> <p>Gareth doesn’t mince words about the reality of working in hospitality, admitting that no matter how exciting your brand is, employees have to be okay with “going home smelling like chips” after the lunch rush.</p...

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  Episode #9

  Where Purpose Meets Possible: Shifting the narrative at Bupa

  Jan 28, 202650 minS0

  <p>Bupa is a household name, but the reality inside this global health giant is shifting. </p> <p>As the organisation evolves into a customer-centric healthcare provider, bringing a workforce 84,000 strong on the journey, their employer brand has never been more critical.</p> <p>In this episode of Employer Branding Unplugged, Mark Puncher sits down with Meagan Michaels, Head of Employer Brand and Experience at Bupa. </p> <p>Meagan reveals how Bupa’s unique structure - having no shareholders - creates a culture where purpose acts as a ‘north star’ for high performance, and how this intersection of heart and ambition...

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  Episode #10

  Kill, Keep, Evolve: Unfiltered truths with Quila Cervelli & Ivan Harrison

  Jan 14, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>This episode of Employer Branding Unplugged feels less like a podcast recording and more like a pub chat! </p> <p>Mark Puncher is joined by industry veterans and long-time friends Quila Cervelli (V/Line) and Ivan ‘Harry’ Harrison (Toll) to dismantle the clichés holding employer branding back.</p> <p>The trio plays a ruthless game of “Kill, Keep, Evolve,” where Harry doesn’t hesitate to kill the workplace culture trope that “we’re all one big family.” </p> <p>He also delivers a searing hot take on greed as a driver in our economy, predicting a not-so-distant future where we might actu...

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