Many of us (rightfully so!) are thinking about how to be inclusive these days. But “inclusive” can be a fluffy word. So, one way to BE inclusive is to look at what the opposite of inclusive is and make sure you are NOT doing that (a concept similar to Inversion). I found 35 words that… Read more »
Posts by Heather Barbour Fenty
Top 20 Call Center Job Titles (with Descriptions) in 2024
What are the best call center job titles or call center roles for you and your team? I reviewed 95 call center job titles searched for by candidates and employers to find the best titles for you to choose from. This is the latest chapter in Ongig’s series called Job Titles: The Definitive Guide. In this… Read more »
50+ Powerful Quotes about Diversity and Inclusion in 2024
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 »
9 Tips for Hiring Former Felons You Can Use Now
1 in 3 Americans have some type of criminal record affecting their chances of getting a job. Hiring former felons or hiring employees with criminal records can be a confusing path to navigate. Research shows that hiring former felons is good for business because they tend to be more loyal and have higher performance rates… Read more »
15 Examples of a Content Creator Job Description for 2024
The need for content creators is growing. And as such, so is the need to create a better content creator job description. How do I know? So, if you’re searching for different types of a “content creator” job description (from entry-level to Chief Content Creator), I’m here to help. In this post, you’ll find: Let’s… Read more »
3 Best Ways to Use “Growth Mindset” Language in Job Ads [+ examples]
What is “growth mindset language”? And, how do you use it to create better job ads? A growth mindset means showing there’s room to learn and improve, in a positive way. When someone has a growth mindset, they believe they’re not limited by inherent abilities. They’re able to grow, change, and also adapt. This theory… Read more »
10+ Helpful Examples of Non-Inclusive Language (2024)
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 »
10+ Examples of Top Companies with Autistic Hiring Programs (2024)
50-75% of autistic adults in the U.S. are “unemployed or underemployed.” So, some brands are trying to lower these statistics through autistic hiring programs. We have collated some insights on how hiring teams continue to improve talent acquisition practices by making jobs more accessible to a diverse workforce. Here are 10+ examples of companies hiring people… Read more »
A Recap of RecFest Nashville USA (2024)
I recently attended RecFest Nashville. The event had a fun festival feel and turned Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park into a lively meeting spot for recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, and other talent acquisition professionals. Inspired by its UK origins at Knebworth Park, RecFest USA brought attendees, speakers, and vendors together in a unique way. Between… Read more »
5+ Top Examples of Employers Using “Dream Job” Marketing Pages
Employers get a lot of buzz out of advertising a “dream job”. A dream job can be an evergreen position or a special one-time job (see Chief Hiking Officer below). So, here are 5+ examples I found: Devil’s Brewing Company’s Chief Hiking Officer In June, Devil’s Brewing advertised an opening for Chief Hiking Officer which… Read more »
35+ Best Funny Recruiter Memes for 2024
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! Funny recruiter memes about candidates These funny recruiting memes are all… Read more »
7 Helpful Tips for Diversity in Engineering Recruiting
Engineers design and build some of the most fundamental aspects of our society, from roads and bridges to manufacturing technology. It’s critically important that engineers incorporate a variety of perspectives and life experiences into their work, since it affects all of us. But diversity in engineering has long been an issue. Engineering as a whole… Read more »
8 Best Practices to Avoid Discriminatory Language
You’ve probably written these phrases in your job descriptions. “Our ideal candidates are “Recent college graduates” or “This job is ideal for candidates over 40 years”. You may not have known it at the time, but those are examples of discriminatory language in job descriptions. While your intentions for your organization were good, your job description… Read more »
16 Helpful Career Site Self-Service Tools for You
42% of the Fortune 500 use career site self-service tools for a reason. It lets them change their career pages on the fly. That lets you solve just about any recruiting-related problem. Need a new Interns page: Bam! Do you eed a new diversity page: Bam!n Need to leverage the newest AI search technology from… Read more »
10+ Creative Catchy Job Postings (2024 Update)
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 »