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 That outdated content is costing companies millions.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 »
How to Remove All Bias From Your Job Descriptions in Canada
If you’ve ever worried that your job descriptions might quietly turn great candidates away, without even realizing it, you’re not alone. Writing fair and inclusive job descriptions in Canada takes more than just good intentions. With such a diverse workforce — including newcomers, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, and bilingual speakers — it’s important to… Read more »
Inclusion Strategies in the Workplace: Hiring, Culture & ERGs
Workplace inclusion means building an environment where every employee feels respected and valued, which motivates them to do their best. So your inclusion strategies shouldn’t just be an afterthought. It’s more than just bringing diverse people together. It’s also about fostering true belonging, which drives engagement, innovation, and success. Inclusive companies are equitable and more effective… Read more »
Why DEI in Canada Relies on Inclusion, Not Quotas
In the United States, recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, alongside the rollback of DEI-focused executive orders, have triggered renewed scrutiny and backlash toward diversity initiatives. Critics argue these programs foster division or preferential treatment, and the conversation has intensified since the murder of George Floyd brought systemic racism to the forefront of public discourse…. Read more »
