Employer Branding Unfiltered: S2 Ep.9 – Douglas Mvududu

Recruitment is no longer just about filling roles. It is about experience, trust, and how honestly organizations show up for candidates.

In this episode of Employer Branding Unfiltered, host John Graham sits down with Douglas Mvududu, recruitment strategist and talent acquisition expert, to unpack the realities shaping modern hiring. From candidate experience and workforce planning to employer branding and AI, Douglas shares what is actually working and where organizations continue to struggle.

Together, they explore:

• Why genuine communication is one of the most overlooked hiring advantages
• How candidate experience directly impacts attraction, retention, and reputation
• The complexity of workforce planning in unpredictable markets
• The growing role of AI in recruitment and why it must be embraced, not feared
• Why transparency about company culture reduces attrition
• How executives can better understand and leverage employer branding

This conversation is a grounded, honest look at the future of recruitment and employer branding, focused on clarity, curiosity, and continuous learning.

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