Developing 'Employer of Choice' status: Exploring an employment marketing mix

In recent times, the important role that marketing theory can play in the conceptualisation and development of an organization’s Employer of Choice status has been recognized and debated by both academics and practitioners alike. In order to contribute to that ongoing debate, this paper explores the application of a key element in marketing theory – the ‘extended marketing-mix’ concept – to the strategic management of human resources.