Having an inclusive company starts with having inclusive job descriptions. Research shows that words and phrases in your job description discourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Some words are subtly coded as masculine like ambitious, driven, and competitive, and subtly coded as feminine like warm, supportive, and compassionate. Removing them can increase your number of applications… Read more »
Are you struggling to keep track of all your job descriptions? Do you spend too much time searching for the perfect template? You can resolve these challenges with job description repository software. A job description repository is more than just digital storage – it’s a powerful tool that can immensely help you improve your hiring… Read more »
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is everywhere nowadays and offers benefits like faster resume screening or interview question generation. But, for its speed and convenience, HR professionals should know that ChatGPT’s outputs are riddled with hidden biases. While ChatGPT bias is not a popular talking point, it does exist. Bloomberg’s team of researchers experimented with using fictitious names and… Read more »
While there are many DEI challenges, research shows the benefits of an inclusive workplace. These include increased creativity, profit growth, and more engaged employees. But, enforcing successful DEI efforts is easier said than done. Many companies have tried to execute their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with the best intentions, but their efforts don’t always… Read more »
DEI tools help evaluate and improve your organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion. They use technology to collect and analyze data (or automate) DEI efforts. Here’s how DEI tools can help you create an inclusive team: They detect and address hiring biases through crafting job descriptions, anonymizing resumes, anonymous interviews, and skills-based assessments. Also, many of… Read more »
Hiring best practices refer to established and tested methods for attracting, selecting, and onboarding the best candidates for an organization’s job openings. Following these practices, HR can reduce their cost and time of hire, increase hiring quality, and enhance the overall recruitment process. According to LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting Report, 87% of recruiting professionals say… Read more »
Plain language is about clear communication in writing or speaking that is easy for the intended audience to understand the first time around. So, using various examples of plain language in job ads can be beneficial. Recruiters who use it attract the most diverse talent and ensure legal compliance, especially if their business or company is… Read more »
Do you know how to be a better ally at work? Workplace allies are employees using their privilege to support their coworkers who belong to underrepresented groups. So, their privilege comes from their gender (male), race/color (white), or rank in the office (senior level or management). Allies support their LGBT colleagues, women of color, or… Read more »
Microaggression in the workplace is discriminatory words and behaviors that target people based on their identity. While they may seem unintentional and harmless, they’re actually offensive. Understanding Microaggression in the Workplace and Its Impacts There are 3 types of microaggressions: Microassaults are when someone directly and purposefully attacks another person based on who they are…. Read more »
If you’ve experienced a delay in filling out your open roles, high turnover rates, or constant but unnecessary hiring, it might be time to start rewriting job descriptions. An Indeed survey revealed that 52% of job seekers say job description quality is very or extremely influential on their decision to apply. 72% of job seekers… Read more »
An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. The goal is to create a fair and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe so they can give their best at their jobs. The policy details what counts as discrimination and bias. It also outlines the… Read more »
All types of diversity training have become a valuable investment for organizations. These trainings create a more successful and ethical workplace for everyone’s benefit. According to the Pew Research Center, 53% of workers who have participated in DEI training said they’ve been helpful. What is Diversity Training? Diversity training is designed to help employees understand… Read more »
Complying with anti-discrimination hiring laws protects recruiters, HR, and employers from costly lawsuits and legal fees associated with discriminatory recruitment practices. In 2022, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 73,485 complaints about race, sex, age, religion, disability, color, and national origin. Key Anti-Discrimination Hiring Laws 1. Anti-Discrimination Hiring Laws: The Civil Rights Act of… Read more »
Ongig’s Text Analyzer uses AI to create job descriptions, remove masculine bias, and improve readability and writing with a click of a button. And you can use this tool to create a job description template that matches your needs. Here’s how: In Text Analyzer, click “New Job.” Next, click ‘Write Sample” Then, click the “Enter… Read more »
Many people have some kind of unconscious bias. And this is something that can affect their decisions and judgments. You will also find that the basis of these biases are stereotypes and fixed beliefs. So, to take this on at work, companies are using unconscious bias training tools to create more inclusive workplaces. These workplaces… Read more »
