AI isn’t the problem. It’s the pile of tools, the red tape, and the fact that nobody wants to feel dumb using something “new.” We asked TA and HR folks (in my “What’s Your AI Animal” survey) what’s stopping them from using AI more effectively. And guess what? Not one person said, “I don’t see… Read more »
One person nailed it in our AI Animal Survey. When asked, “If you could give AI one superpower for hiring, what would it be?”. They didn’t say speed or automation. They said: “Provide deep insights for every aspect of the recruitment process to improve hiring outcomes.” That one hit me hard. Because let’s be honest:… Read more »
Have you ever reviewed a job description and wondered who changed what — and when? It feels like trying to find your keys in the dark — slow, frustrating, and unnecessary. If your job descriptions require legal or HR signoff, you know the drill. Someone edits the doc. Then someone else edits the edit. Then… Read more »
Who actually owns your job descriptions? If that question makes you pause or shrug, you’re not alone. In most companies, job descriptions bounce between HR, recruiters, legal, marketing, and comp. Everyone touches them. No one owns them. That’s a recipe for inconsistency, outdated language, and compliance risk. That’s why we’re starting to see a new… Read more »
If you’re selling HR tech in Canada — especially Quebec — your tool needs to speak French. That’s not a suggestion. It’s the law. Quebec’s Bill 96, which went into effect in 2022, updated the province’s Charter of the French Language. One of the big headlines? All software used by employees must be available in… Read more »
Making your digital tools accessible isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a must—especially if you care about candidate experience and building inclusive hiring practices. Some places even require it by law. When Ongig went through the process of improving accessibility, we weren’t checking a box. We were making a commitment: to ensure every job description,… Read more »
If you’re in talent acquisition right now, it feels like the floor keeps shifting under you. Another round of layoffs. Another post on LinkedIn from someone you admire saying goodbye. And maybe, you’re next—or you’re still here, wondering what “here” even means now. I see you. And I want to tell you something simple: you… Read more »
Everyone in TA is talking about AI, but not everyone’s using it the same way. That’s exactly why we created the AI Animal quiz. It started as a fun idea. A “personality quiz,” but make it recruiting. What if we could help folks figure out not just how they’re using AI, but why? And what… Read more »
Burnout is showing up like a bad roommate — always around, always making noise, and never cleaning up. And somehow, we’re all pretending it’s normal. I recently sat down with Kat Kibben, founder of Three Ears Media, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of The Bounce Back Factor. We cracked open this whole burnout mess. It wasn’t just theory or advice from… Read more »
Most AI tools in recruiting feel like beta tests someone forgot to finish. Not this one. LinkedIn just dropped real, usable upgrades to its Hiring Assistant—and it shows what work recruiters actually need help with. Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, was at Talent Connect in San Diego and broke down the announcement in a way… Read more »
I’ve seen a lot of job description messes in my time. But nothing makes me cringe more than a Word doc passed around like a hot potato. Edit here, comment there, wait for approval…repeat. One of our insurance clients was stuck in that loop…until they weren’t. That’s where our custom job post workflow feature in… Read more »
RecFest Nashville 2025 didn’t bring flying cars or Jetsons tech, but it did bring real talk and 100% honesty from the presenters and attendees. I spent two full days immersed in Nashville’s beautiful chaos, bouncing between Disrupt, Inspire, and Unplugged stages. Here’s my play-by-play of what stood out and what I’m still thinking about. RecFest… Read more »
Every HR pro wants to know what AI will do to their job. The truth? No one really knows. I was just at dinner last night with a partner, and we both admitted we’re all making this up as we go. But here’s what I do know: AI in HR isn’t some far-off thing anymore…. Read more »
I talked to a recruiter who’s doing the work of three people—and doing it well. He’s juggling hundreds of employees, dozens of competitors, and still finding time to think about strategy. Wild. This guy’s not looking for sympathy. He’s looking for time. Because even the best recruiters can’t make more of that. So when you… Read more »
The 9-to-5 is dead. And the future of job descriptions better reflect it—or you’ll lose the people who need (and deserve) more flexibility. This idea hit home for me when my good friend and Ongig writer, Sarah Akida, sent me an Instagram post about “microshifting.” It led to this Forbes article that nailed exactly what… Read more »
