You likely use DEI words (or their acronyms) in JDs and other HR content. Here are 5 of the most common we find (plus, examples of how brands use them): diversity inclusion equity belonging accessibility Let’s dive in. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Diversity and inclusion are 2 closely related concepts – but they are not… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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, it’s important to attract and retain talent in your business. Therefore, you must be open about things that matter like salary. Transparency about your salary helps boost your chances. Not sure why? Here are 6 reasons why salary is important to attract candidates: 1. Salary info attracts highly-qualified… 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 »
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 »
