Your biggest hiring bottleneck might be hiding in plain sight, not in your applicant tracking system or interview process, but in your company’s shared drive. That’s where the “Lazy JD” lives. We’re not talking about lazy people. We’re talking about lazy documents—job descriptions that haven’t been updated in years, live in dusty folders, and have… Read more »
8 Reasons Small HR Teams Use Job Posting Software
Juggling all HR tasks quickly becomes challenging for a small HR team. For instance, HR tasks, such as staying compliant with employment laws, managing payroll, and writing job descriptions, quickly become overwhelming. And, the tasks become more challenging when you still perform most of them manually. That’s where using job posting software comes into play. This… Read more »
Stuck in JD Approval Purgatory? Why Job Descriptions Stall—And How to Fix It
You’ve seen it happen: a job description (JD) is drafted, shared, and reviewed—and then it disappears into the void. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the job doesn’t get posted because the JD approval gets delayed. So, days go by, maybe even weeks. Everyone’s waiting, but no one’s sure on whom. Welcome to JD approval purgatory—a frustratingly… Read more »
Taming the JD Approval Beast: How to Speed Up Hiring with Role-Based Workflows
You’ve been there—refreshing your inbox, wondering who’s holding up a job description. Probably JD approval. So, the recruiter is ready to post, the hiring manager has made edits, and legal still hasn’t reviewed. Everything’s stalled—and no one’s sure where or why. In a recent episode of the JD Fix podcast, host Heather Fenty calls this… Read more »
Candidate First Job Postings: Write for Humans First, Robots Second
How to Write Job Ads People Actually Want to Read Let’s be real—most job postings are a snoozefest. They start with corporate fluff, use confusing titles, and forget one major thing: you’re writing for humans. People who are busy, burnt out, and scanning fast. That’s why we need to flip the script and go candidate-first…. Read more »
Cross-Border Employment: How to Ensure Seamless Communication
With many modern businesses operating on a global scale, it’s not uncommon for employees to work as part of an international team. Effective collaboration isn’t always easy, even when you’re in the same office. And cross-border employment can also pose its own unique challenges. In this article, we’ve laid out the common communication obstacles globalized… Read more »
From Broken to Brilliant: How Modern Job Descriptions Drive Better Hiring
Most job descriptions today still read like corporate boilerplate—legalistic, jargon-heavy, and devoid of personality. The problem? That outdated content is costing companies millions. A poorly written JD won’t just lead to fewer applicants—it actively deters the top candidates you want most. In today’s hiring landscape, where speed, clarity, and candidate experience matter more than ever,… Read more »
Why Hiring Managers Keep Rewriting Job Descriptions (and How to Fix It)
You’ve seen it happen. The job description (JD) is finalized, signed off, and scheduled to go live. Then, just as you post it, the hiring manager swoops in with a new version: a different title, more “must-have” skills, and salary details removed. Sound familiar? In a recent episode of The JD Fix podcast, Heather Fenty… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of AI-Powered Job Descriptions: What Recruiters Need to Know
Have you ever spent hours tweaking a job title or rewriting key responsibilities in a job advert? You know that coming up with detailed job descriptions can be a time-sink and a gamble on attracting the right potential candidates. That’s where natural language processing and machine learning models can help. They can help you create… Read more »
AI and Talent Acquisition: Key Trends for 2025
AI is changing the hiring process game. It’s changing it fast. From job ads to interviews, AI is now everywhere in most recruitment strategies, and the shift will only get bigger in 2025. If you want to participate and stay ahead, prepare yourself for these changes in time. For HR professionals and talent acquisition experts,… Read more »
What’s the Difference Between a Job Description, Job Posting, and Job Ad
Even the most seasoned recruiters and HR professionals are still confused about the difference between a job description, a job posting, and a job ad. Although these terms are commonly used interchangeably, they have different meanings and serve various purposes. In a recent episode of the JD Fix podcast, Heather Fenty discussed each format’s distinct… Read more »
7 Ways AI-Based Coaching is Revolutionizing Talent Development
Having a mentor or a coach is an invaluable approach to talent development. Unfortunately, the cost and scalability of this make it hard to apply business-wide — prompting a growing interest in AI-based coaching as a scalable alternative. It’s no surprise, then, that many organizations are turning to artificial intelligence to help. In this post,… Read more »
8 Signs It’s Time To Get a Job Description Platform
A good job description management process smooths out your entire recruitment process. But if your job descriptions are just “surface” level, take many months to create, and aren’t standardized, you’ll have a complicated hiring journey. The good news is, this is where a job description platform comes in. Job description tools make writing, editing, modifying,… Read more »
What the Latest Email Marketing Data Means for Recruiters
Digital marketing may have undergone numerous transformations, but good old email still remains a popular choice for recruiters. There’s no denying it gets the job done—but only if you know how to use it effectively. In 2025, recruiters are battling more competition for candidate time, overcrowded inboxes, and shorter attention spans than ever before. This… Read more »
Want to Hire Neurodivergent Talent? Start with Your Job Descriptions
Job descriptions create a strong first impression on job seekers. However, for neurodivergent talent, that impression may feel unintentionally excluded. Research shows that 15% to 20% of the world’s population is considered neurodiverse. This population processes information, social cues, and environments differently. And yet most job postings are filled with jargon, vague expectations, and little… Read more »
