Despite growing pay equity and transparency developments, many employers still hesitate to show their job postings with salary info. According to Payscale’s 2022 Compensation Best Practices, 68% of organizations share pay ranges with employees, but only 22% do so in the job ad. Many studies reveal that Gen Z and millennials are more interested in… Read more »
To stay on top of the latest in HR trends, you need to follow (and get updates from) top HR influencers. This list of 100 Top HR Influencers comes from blogs and articles featuring HR influencers who live and breathe all things HR and DEI. They are top consultants, practitioners, and authorities in their fields… Read more »
Hiring former felons might be at the bottom of your list as a recruiter. But consider that 1 in 3 Americans has a criminal record. So you’ll likely find yourself screening and interviewing them. Plus, California and New York have Fair Chance Hiring laws prohibiting employers from asking about the criminal record of candidates before… Read more »
Being clear and transparent about employee compensation is a step towards pay equity. So, more and more states are starting to require it in job postings. And, many companies are listing salary info even if it’s not required by law. Are you compliant? Pay equity laws vary based on the state you are hiring in…. Read more »
At first, job descriptions take time to build. But, once you have templates, you’ll save time editing. JD templates are much faster than always starting from scratch. Using templates also creates consistency and keeps you from missing important info. So, how do you build the best job description template for your roles? Here are 5… Read more »
In an increasingly competitive job market, transparency about your salary offers helps boost your chances of attracting (and retaining) top talent. Not sure why? Here are 6 reasons why salary is important to attract candidates: 1. Salary info attracts highly-qualified candidates A Fairygodboss study on How 2020 Changed the Job Search Landscape shows: “60% of… Read more »
Companies that build and promote inclusive culture reap the benefits of a diverse workforce. Building a diverse team starts with removing bias from recruitment. Here are 7 tips on how to do it: 1. Create an inclusive company culture Removing unconscious bias shouldn’t just be limited to recruitment. To reap the benefits of a… Read more »
There are many different online tools to help you write job postings. But, how do you choose which one to use? Or should you use a combination of them? Here are 5 job posting software tools to help you write with confidence: 1. Ongig Creating effective and inclusive job postings helps you reach top talent and… Read more »
Having the best employees in your organization boosts your brand and profits. And attracting these talented folks starts with well-written job descriptions. Need to know more? Here are 5 reasons why complete (and up-to-date) JDs are important: 1. You’ll hire the right people for your company Job descriptions are important because they list the critical competencies you… Read more »
More than 650,000 people are released from prison every year. With unemployment rising and widespread skills shortages, hiring someone with a criminal record doesn’t seem like a bad idea. Not sure about this recruitment strategy? Here are 8 examples of brands hiring folks with criminal backgrounds: Butterball Farms Butterball Farms has a track record of hiring… Read more »
Don’t know where (or how) to start creating a job description template? Here’s are 5 tools to help you write them with ease: Ongig Ongig is a great tool if you need help creating a job description template for diversity, or speed and scale. You can easily create templates to keep your JDs consistent. And,… Read more »
Do you need to make your talent search more inclusive? Here are 5 tips for writing job descriptions to attract diverse candidates: 1. Avoid exclusionary words If your job descriptions have biased or “exclusionary” language, you might deter diverse candidates. Try to avoid words that offend (or exclude) job seekers based on their: race ethnicity… Read more »
A modern job description template is more than a list of daily duties with matching skillsets. Candidates are focusing on benefits, compensation, culture, and flex-work options more than ever. So, how do you update your JDs to attract top talent? Here are 4 examples of modern JD templates you might find inspiring. Plus, 1 is… Read more »
Are you trying to hire more diverse candidates? A good place to start is revamping one of the first things candidates see during their job search…your job ads. If they’re bad, you might miss out on some great talent. Here are 6 tips on how to make your job descriptions more inclusive (and effective): 1…. Read more »
When hiring managers meet a candidate they like and know they’ll get along with, it’s often because they share similar backgrounds or interests. This is called affinity bias, which can be detrimental to your diversity hiring efforts. What is affinity bias in the workplace? Affinity bias means giving favor to candidates with a similar background… Read more »
