This question comes up all the time: what even is a job advertisement? And it’s a fair one because most companies blur the line between job ads and job descriptions, like it’s no big deal. But if you’re trying to attract better candidates (or just write something worth reading), the difference matters. Job Ads vs…. Read more »
Managing Job Profiles in Excel Nearly Broke This South African Team
Most HR teams don’t choose Excel because it’s perfect. They choose it because it’s there. But what happens when a spreadsheet you set up “just to get started” becomes the only thing standing between you and legal compliance? The Excel Era: Simple, Then Slippery This story starts like many others. A fast-scaling consumer goods company… Read more »
Is Your Job Description Approval Process is Slowing You Down?
I talk to a lot of HR and TA teams every week in sales demos, needs calls, and live Q&As. And I hear the same thing over and over again: “Our job description approval process is a mess.” One org had a 7-step JD review that needed city council sign-off. No joke. By the time… Read more »
Job Posting Compliance: The Hidden Trap That Nearly Cost One Employer Big
They thought their job postings were fine. But their listings were quietly getting buried, and they had no idea why. This is what happens when job posting compliance slips through the cracks. It’s not just about legal exposure anymore. It’s about visibility, trust, and candidate experience. The Hidden Risks of Non-Compliant Job Posts One Ongig… Read more »
How to Measure Time Saved with Job Posting Automation (Even Without a Time Study)
You don’t need a stopwatch to know you’re wasting time. If your team is still manually rewriting job descriptions, you’re already feeling it — the lag, the repetition, the click-here, copy-there rhythm that sucks time and energy out of the day. But what if you could *show* that time saved without launching a formal time… Read more »
Legal Disclaimers in Job Postings: What to Do When the Lawyers Come Calling
Nothing says “surprise!” like legal showing up with a job posting disclaimer request. It always feels last-minute, doesn’t it? But when there’s an acquisition, investment, or structural change — suddenly, every job needs a new legal note. Everywhere. Fast. This exact thing came up on a client call last week. They told us their company… Read more »
Why Your Job Posting Might Not Be OFCCP Compliant (and How to Fix It)
I’ve read 1,000s of bad job postings. But this one stopped me cold: “We don’t believe in work-life balance; this job is your life.” If your gut says “yikes,” you’re not alone. That line (and plenty of others like it) is exactly why the OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) exists. And it’s also… Read more »
How to Get Busy Recruiters to Actually Use Your Job Posting Templates
How busy are recruiters? They’re not lazy. They’re drowning. I’ve heard this exact phrase from more than one recruiter: “I don’t have time to learn something new right now. I just need to get this job posted.” It came up again in a recent client call with a TA leader we’ve worked with for a… Read more »
What Are Job Postings (and Why Most of Them Are Bad)
Job postings are the moment you invite someone in. In many hiring processes, the job posting ends up being a direct copy of the internal job description. But here’s the thing: what works for HR files doesn’t always work in public. Posting a job online should feel more like a friendly invite than a legal… Read more »
8 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Job Description Spreadsheet
Spreadsheets are the duct tape of recruiting, great at first, but messy fast. If your job description spreadsheet has become a nightmare, you’re not alone. Here are 8 signs it’s officially time to upgrade to a specialized job description software. 1. Version Control Confusion You and your team members have probably found yourselves in situations… Read more »
Cringeworthy Job Postings: What’s Still Showing Up in 2025 (and How to Fix It)
I’ve read some job postings that gave me the “ick”. Like, actual secondhand embarrassment. That’s the feeling we’re talking about today. I’ve seen some cringeworthy job postings that sound like a middle schooler trying to impress their cool cousin. Others just haven’t evolved since 1998. And the worst part? Candidates notice. They roll their eyes,… Read more »
Can I Use Notion to Manage Job Descriptions?
You can organize JDs in Notion…until you can’t. We’ve talked to talent teams who manage hundreds of job descriptions. Some of them started with a Notion job description template. It seemed simple, easy, and free. And for a while, it worked. But then the version control issues started. Someone edited the template directly instead of… Read more »
Why Your Job Descriptions Look So Outdated in the Neogov ATS
Do job descriptions in your Neogov applicant tracking system look like Word docs from 1999? You’re not alone. Public sector teams across the country are dealing with the same thing, job ads that are technically correct, but visually and structurally stuck in the past. Even when the content is good, the format kills candidate interest… Read more »
Best Practices for Optimizing Your Job Listings for Search Engines in 2025
If your listings aren’t showing up in Google for Jobs or getting visibility on job boards, you’re missing out on top-tier candidates. The good news? You can turn that around with simple changes. And this guide walks you through all of them. Let’s take a closer look at how forward-thinking recruiters in 2025 are creating… Read more »
FLSA Job Description Requirements Made Easy: One Client’s Smart System
Most people in talent acquisition don’t wake up thinking about FLSA classifications. But mislabeling a role as exempt or non-exempt? That can lead to lawsuits, fines, and frustrated employees. That’s why one of our clients added a custom “FLSA” column to their job description library. It’s been a game-changer for compliance and organization. What Are… Read more »
