Building
a global
brand…
…ProMark focuses on their people on the journey from local to global
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face new challenges in establishing their brand identity and creating a cohesive visual representation.
For ProMark, a Danish software company, the transition from product sales to cloud-based solutions required a fresh approach to branding.
In an era dominated by social media and online interactions, establishing trust and forging connections have become crucial for businesses. Negative reviews and feedback can significantly impact a company’s reputation, making it essential to showcase professionalism and reliability. Employee portraits provide a unique opportunity to humanise a brand and create a sense of authenticity. While traditional branding methods often revolve around products, ProMark understood that employee branding could serve as a powerful tool to connect with all stakeholders.
An overlooked opportunity
While product-based companies have a tangible object to serve as a branding focal point, software companies face unique challenges. As software sales shifted from physical boxes to downloads and cloud-based solutions, a new approach to creating a cohesive brand identity became necessary.
One often overlooked opportunity for branding lies in the portrayal of employees. Employee portraits offer a chance to showcase a company’s culture, values, and professionalism to customers, partners, and remote colleagues. Through standardised photography techniques, effective communication, and respect for privacy, ProMark recognised the potential of employee portraits in strengthening their identity and brand.
Unlocking the power of employee branding in an international landscape
The argumhas been two dimensional for ProMark due to the fact that employee branding offers benefits to tents for employee branding, he company and its employees, both underscoring the mutual advantages and positive outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
Company benefits
Talent acquisition
Employee branding attracts top talent from around the world, making the company a magnet for highly skilled individuals seeking reputable and desirable organisations.
Competitive differentiator
A well-established employee brand gives the international company a competitive advantage by enhancing its reputation and distinguishing it from industry rivals.
Increased engagement
Employee branding fosters a sense of belonging and pride, leading to higher levels of employee engagement and motivation, ultimately driving increased productivity and performance.
Diversity
Building a positive company culture through employee branding creates a cohesive and inclusive environment that unites employees from diverse backgrounds, fostering resilience and adaptability during challenging times.
Employee benefits
Employer branding
A strong employee brand positions the international company as an employer of choice, offering growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a positive company culture.
Advocacy
Employees become brand ambassadors, representing the organisation both internally and externally. This provides them with a sense of pride and ownership, and the opportunity to share positive experiences, impacting the company’s reputation.
Get recognised
Engaged employees aligned with the company’s brand values experience a greater sense of purpose and fulfilment in their work, leading to higher job satisfaction and a more meaningful work experience.
Talent growth
Employee branding encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a shared sense of purpose. This creates opportunities for personal growth, learning, and professional development, contributing to employees’ long-term career success.
Utilise employee portraits in building trust and connection
As ProMark expanded its operations globally, employee branding played a vital role in fostering a sense of unity among employees. By treating all employees equally and including them in the process, ProMark created a shared identity that transcended geographical boundaries. Through standardised photography techniques, effective communication, and respect for privacy, ProMark ensured that every employee portrait reflected the company’s values and message.
Long-term benefits
Recognising the long-term benefits of employee branding, ProMark integrated employee photography into their onboarding process. By capturing professional portraits of all new hires from day one, ProMark emphasised their commitment to building a strong corporate identity and made employees feel valued as active team members. This strategic approach not only fostered a sense of belonging but also set the tone for a consistent and compelling representation of the team in the future. As ProMark embarked on its journey to become an international market player, employee branding played a crucial role in their success.
By leveraging employee portraits and the innovative capabilities of Eikonice, ProMark established a strong corporate identity that resonated with their global audience.
- Ensuring consistency: Uniform photography, setups, and backgrounds
- Efficient processes: Streamlined communication and design guidelines
- Showcasing values: Strengthening visual messages and employee involvement
From local to global
Through consistent imagery, efficient processes, and a focus on their values, ProMark showcased their professionalism, reliability, and commitment to excellence. As a result, ProMark’s transition from a local Danish software company to a global workforce management leader was bolstered by their strategic investment in employee branding.
An often overlooked branding opportunity lies in showcasing employees
Previously, ProMark would engage a local photographer every other year to capture professional images of the management and sales teams. These photos were used in presentations and on their website. However, in 2019, ProMark started collaborating with Eikonice to process employee portraits for internal newsletters. In 2022, they organised a company-wide photo event during a major meeting, where all employees were professionally photographed.
A new visual language
As part of their rebranding efforts in 2022, including a new website and updated visual language, ProMark entrusted Eikonice to handle their new design guidelines for employee portraits. Going forward, employee photography became an integral part of ProMark’s onboarding process, ensuring a consistent and compelling representation of their team. By providing a platform that enabled uniformity in photography, setups, and backgrounds, Eikonice facilitated a cohesive visual identity across the company. Efficient communication and the implementation of design guidelines ensured that every employee portrait aligned with ProMark’s values and brand message.
About ProMark and the journey behind
ProMark was founded in 1981 when 3 engineers built the first data collection box.
Today, ProMark is one of the most innovative vendors of Workforce Management software – built on decades of experiences within the world’s most complex labour market rules. ProMark help some of the largest and most well-known brands in the world and more then 300,000 employees use their solution daily.
A commitment to professionalism
Through employee portraits, ProMark achieved several key objectives. Firstly, they strengthened their visual messages by treating all employees equally, from top management to entry-level staff. Secondly, by offering structure and functioning processes, ProMark showcased their commitment to professionalism and created a sense of unity among employees. Finally, by respecting employees’ privacy and involving them in the process, ProMark fostered a culture of respect and empowerment.
From local to global
In conclusion, ProMark’s journey from a local software company to a global market player was supported by leveraging Eikonice and its innovative platform. ProMark transformed their employee portraits into a powerful branding tool. With consistent imagery, efficient processes, and a focus on their values, ProMark succeeded in establishing a strong corporate identity that resonated with their customers, partners, and employees alike.
