STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FORMATION OF THE EMPLOYER BRAND

The importance of conducting research on the processes of formation and development of the employer brand is substantiated in the article. The impact of the employer brand on the processes of attracting and retaining talented employees has been proven. The employer brand is defined as an important component of the company's competitiveness and success. Among the main benefits of the HR brand for the company are reduced costs for attracting and retaining highly qualified personnel; increased employee loyalty and reduced personal risks; expanded investment opportunities; and stakeholder support. It has been found that employer brand management is a rather complex process that requires systematic research, analysis and results of which have a long-term perspective. the research on the definition of the category "employer brand" has been generalized. The employer brand is considered to be a certain image that carries generalized information about the company as a whole, the working environment it creates, the possibility or lack of career development, and the corporate culture. The author proves the importance of the labor market positioning process, which includes a set of measures aimed at determining the competitive advantages of an enterprise in the labor market and their practical implementation with a view to creating an attractive image of the company as an attractive employer. The main factors influencing the employer brand are divided into internal and external. The main internal factors include organizational and corporate culture; management style; company values and mission; internal communication; availability of career development opportunities; compensation package; company size; social responsibility; job security; flexible working hours and working conditions. Among the external factors are the following: reputation in the labor market; presence of competitors; external communication (PR strategy); product brand reputation; changes in demand for the company's products; political instability in certain regions; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is proved that successful employer brand management requires an integrated approach to forming a value proposition for employees and meeting their needs and expectations.