Your talent acquisition team got smaller. Somehow, your to-do list did not get the memo. I recently talked to a TA leader dealing with exactly this problem. The situation sounded so familiar that I wanted to write about it. After a restructure and cuts, job architecture moved into talent acquisition. Suddenly, a lean TA team… Read more »
An AI startup CEO says his company spends $10 million to $50 million a year in compute for each researcher. And now some tech candidates are reportedly asking how much compute comes with the job before they accept an offer. Salary. Bonus. Equity. Benefits. And…GPUs? Welcome to recruiting in the AI era. $10M to $50M… Read more »
Writing a better job description is useful. But when you have hundreds or thousands of JDs, the bigger headache is keeping all of them better. That’s something we were reminded of recently while talking with a large utility company in the UK. I can’t share the company’s name, but I can share the problem because… Read more »
Quick Summary Call center job titles run from entry-level roles like Call Center Agent up to executive titles like Chief Customer Officer. Most companies use a six-level hierarchy: leadership, VP, director, manager, individual contributor, and entry-level. Below you’ll find the top 20 titles candidates search for, the top 10 titles employers request most, and real… Read more »
Think about the last important document you worked on. Chances are it lived in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or another tool where everyone could suggest edits, leave comments, and track every change. So why are job descriptions—one of the most collaborative documents in HR—still being passed around as Word files, email attachments, and competing versions?… Read more »
Every recruiting team has work they hate doing. The funny thing is most teams have been doing it so long they stopped questioning whether it needs to exist at all. That’s exactly where AI gets interesting—not by replacing people, but by replacing busywork. For the past year, most conversations around AI in HR have focused… Read more »
What’s life without a good laugh? I put together this list of 35+ recruiter memes too funny, and true, not to share. So, I hope you enjoy it! Linkedin Recruiter Memes Let’s kick off this list with a hot topic for most recruiters: LinkedIn! Love it or hate it, LinkedIn remains a key point of… Read more »
Most companies think they’re competing for talent. Meta is competing for talent density. That’s a completely different game. Over the last year, Meta has hired some of the world’s most sought-after AI researchers. The headlines focused on compensation packages and recruiting battles with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. But the more interesting story isn’t how… Read more »
Finding the best job description software can feel overwhelming, especially when most tools sound like they were built for robots, not recruiters. Plus, if you’re on a small talent team or juggling multiple HR roles, having the right job description software can be a lifesaver. Unfortunately, most sound like they were written by robots. So… Read more »
At Ongig, we like to celebrate all people. So I created this list of 50+ inclusive quotes about diversity and inclusion to celebrate our differences. They are from CEOs, world leaders, writers, actors, activists, and more. I hope enjoy these inclusiveness quotes! Quotes About Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Many organizations have achieved business… Read more »
More job boards don’t always mean more qualified candidates. In fact, for many talent acquisition teams, posting jobs everywhere creates a different problem: the right candidates never see the job at all. I recently spoke with a recruitment marketing leader who was trying to solve a challenge I hear more often than you’d think. Their… Read more »
Catchy job postings are a great way to attract potential candidates. So, I found 10+ companies using creative job titles, images, catchy phrases, or “unusual” perks for job postings that might make candidates take a second look. Then, I created this compilation of “help-wanted” ad examples with catchy hiring slogans and catchy recruiting phrases for… Read more »
Barack Obama famously said: “We are at a time in our country’s history that inclusive language is better than exclusive language.” But he didn’t say much about what non inclusive language to avoid. What words do you NOT WRITE so you don’t offend the reader. What words do you NOT SAY, so you don’t turn… Read more »
Introducing the 2026 DEI Events Calendar! DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. So, this calendar is packed with events celebrating diversity, discussing important issues, and promoting inclusivity. From commemorating historical moments to sparking conversations, each event is a chance to learn, connect, and make a difference. Join us as we explore why each event… Read more »
Everywhere I look, teams are being asked to hit hiring goals with fewer people, fewer tools, and tighter budgets. The informal poll I ran in 2025 proved more predictive than I expected. Here’s what the 2026 data confirms and what’s changed. This week in The JD Weekly, I sent out a quick 5-question pulse check… Read more »
