Catalyst Solutions

🏆 Google Romania ranks #2 in the Most Desired Employers in Romania 2026.

Earning a top position in such a competitive landscape is a testament to Google’s ability to create an environment where ideas thrive, and individuals are empowered to grow and make a difference.

As Alexandra Dumitrache, Head of HR, CEE, Google, shared:
“Second place in the national ranking of employers is an honor for which we are extremely grateful. This achievement belongs to the entire team and reflects our genuine commitment to putting people first. We aim to continue building an inclusive environment where each of us has the space to grow and bring our ideas to life. This recognition gives us even more enthusiasm to remain true to Google’s values: respect for users, openness to opportunities, and the belief that every individual’s work drives positive change.”

Congratulations to the entire Google Romania team for shaping a culture of impact, innovation, and continuous growth.
✅ Discover the full Most Desired Employers 2026 ranking: https://lnkd.in/dJQxt-GQ

Last week, we hosted After Top Talents—an engaging, informal follow-up to Top Talents Romania, designed to bring young professionals closer to the realities of building a career today.
Centered around the theme Beyond the Degree: In-Person Impact, the event focused on what truly makes a difference in 2026: meaningful connections, the right questions, and the human edge behind every opportunity.

The event brought together high-potential students and recent graduates from Business and Tech, creating valuable opportunities for direct dialogue with leading employers.

🙏 Thank you to all participants and special thanks to our speakers and partners from Lidl România, BAT Romania, ING Bank Romania, and JTI Romania for their valuable insights and openness.
We’re already looking forward to the next edition. 💫

🤩 Here is a recap of how we shaped the future of talent attraction over the two action-packed days:

Day 1: The VIP Masterclasses
We kicked off day one with deep-dive, interactive masterclasses focusing on Strategy and Activation. From learning how to ditch default creative concepts to architecting distinct content and turning employee advocacy into a team sport, the insights shared were pure gold.


Day 2: Inspiring Keynotes & Panels
The main conference day was packed with high-value keynotes, panels, and real success stories. We tackled critical topics like Employer Branding in the age of AI, the midlife talent gap, building culture by design, and navigating a low-hiring, high-transparency world.


A Massive Thank You to Our Speakers! An event is only as good as the minds behind it. A huge thank you to our phenomenal local and international speaker lineup who took the stage to challenge convention and share their expertise: Ken Callebaut, Britta Blanski, Kersti Vannas, Cecilie Milenkovic, Robert Iancu, Ileana Alexandru, Sally Higham, Flavia Bucerzan, Phillip Lane, Georgiana Gotia, Ioana Moldovan, Nathalie Adam, Sabina Bărbulescu, Daniela Amzoiu, Clare Tomkins, Consultantu Cristi, and our very own Dragoș Gheban, Alexandra Stancu, and Mădălina Boicu.

🏆 The Grand Finale:
Most Desired Employers Gala.
We wrapped up Day 2 in style! After a brilliant stand-up moment by Consultantu Cristi, we hosted the Most Desired Employers Gala, celebrating the companies setting the gold standard in talent, culture, and employer branding excellence across Romania.

🤝 AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE:
The Launch of the Employer Branding Alliance (EBA)
Beyond the incredible insights, EBCon 2026 marked a historic turning point. What started in 2019 as the European Association of Employer Branding Agencies has officially evolved into the Employer Branding Alliance!
This new phase reflects a broader international footprint and a shared mission to push employer branding forward, challenge convention, and solve complex, multi-country talent challenges.
For Catalyst Solutions, as we celebrate 20 years of employer branding in Romania, this marks an exciting new chapter—combining our local expertise with European collaboration to deliver true "feet on the ground" impact across markets. This is a working alliance built around shared expertise and real ex*****on.

See you all next year!