James Ellis

Employer Brand Nerd

James Ellis, the esteemed principal of Employer Brand Labs based in Chicago, is a distinguished author, keynote speaker, practitioner, and podcaster. With a remarkable track record spanning nearly a decade and expertise across various industries, James has solidified his position as a leading authority in the field. He has authored a highly acclaimed employer branding book, often referred to as the bible of employer branding. Additionally, he has successfully managed the world's top-ranked employer brand newsletter and played a pivotal role in helping companies worldwide establish and strengthen their talent acquisition capabilities.

Passionate about employer branding since 2014, James has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the discipline. His extensive experience includes crafting brands for both Fortune 1000 companies and smaller startups, showcasing his versatility. However, his true talent lies in educating others on the effective utilization of employer branding. James excels in teaching individuals how to harness the power of employer branding as a force multiplier for recruitment, as the human side of corporate branding, and as a means to tell compelling stories that captivate top talent, even in the absence of immediate job opportunities.

With an impressive portfolio that includes over 220 episodes of The Talent Cast podcast, more than 150 editions of the Employer Brand Headlines newsletter, two books, and numerous engaging presentations and webinars, James has rightfully earned the moniker bestowed upon him as the "Alton Brown of Employer Brand.

Talks About
#recruiting #smallbusiness #talentstrategy #employerbranding #talentattraction

Preferred Locations
#UnitedStates