This question comes up all the time: what even is a job advertisement? And it’s a fair one because most companies blur the line between job ads and job descriptions, like it’s no big deal. But if you’re trying to attract better candidates (or just write something worth reading), the difference matters. Job Ads vs…. Read more »
Most HR teams don’t choose Excel because it’s perfect. They choose it because it’s there. But what happens when a spreadsheet you set up “just to get started” becomes the only thing standing between you and legal compliance? The Excel Era: Simple, Then Slippery This story starts like many others. A fast-scaling consumer goods company… Read more »
I talk to a lot of HR and TA teams every week in sales demos, needs calls, and live Q&As. And I hear the same thing over and over again: “Our job description approval process is a mess.” One org had a 7-step JD review that needed city council sign-off. No joke. By the time… Read more »
They thought their job postings were fine. But their listings were quietly getting buried, and they had no idea why. This is what happens when job posting compliance slips through the cracks. It’s not just about legal exposure anymore. It’s about visibility, trust, and candidate experience. The Hidden Risks of Non-Compliant Job Posts One Ongig… Read more »
You don’t need a stopwatch to know you’re wasting time. If your team is still manually rewriting job descriptions, you’re already feeling it — the lag, the repetition, the click-here, copy-there rhythm that sucks time and energy out of the day. But what if you could *show* that time saved without launching a formal time… Read more »
Nothing says “surprise!” like legal showing up with a job posting disclaimer request. It always feels last-minute, doesn’t it? But when there’s an acquisition, investment, or structural change — suddenly, every job needs a new legal note. Everywhere. Fast. This exact thing came up on a client call last week. They told us their company… Read more »
I’ve read 1,000s of bad job postings. But this one stopped me cold: “We don’t believe in work-life balance; this job is your life.” If your gut says “yikes,” you’re not alone. That line (and plenty of others like it) is exactly why the OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) exists. And it’s also… Read more »
How busy are recruiters? They’re not lazy. They’re drowning. I’ve heard this exact phrase from more than one recruiter: “I don’t have time to learn something new right now. I just need to get this job posted.” It came up again in a recent client call with a TA leader we’ve worked with for a… Read more »
Job postings are the moment you invite someone in. In many hiring processes, the job posting ends up being a direct copy of the internal job description. But here’s the thing: what works for HR files doesn’t always work in public. Posting a job online should feel more like a friendly invite than a legal… Read more »
I’ve read some job postings that gave me the “ick”. Like, actual secondhand embarrassment. That’s the feeling we’re talking about today. I’ve seen some cringeworthy job postings that sound like a middle schooler trying to impress their cool cousin. Others just haven’t evolved since 1998. And the worst part? Candidates notice. They roll their eyes,… Read more »
You can organize JDs in Notion…until you can’t. We’ve talked to talent teams who manage hundreds of job descriptions. Some of them started with a Notion job description template. It seemed simple, easy, and free. And for a while, it worked. But then the version control issues started. Someone edited the template directly instead of… Read more »
Do job descriptions in your Neogov applicant tracking system look like Word docs from 1999? You’re not alone. Public sector teams across the country are dealing with the same thing, job ads that are technically correct, but visually and structurally stuck in the past. Even when the content is good, the format kills candidate interest… Read more »
Most people in talent acquisition don’t wake up thinking about FLSA classifications. But mislabeling a role as exempt or non-exempt? That can lead to lawsuits, fines, and frustrated employees. That’s why one of our clients added a custom “FLSA” column to their job description library. It’s been a game-changer for compliance and organization. What Are… Read more »
Kentucky law requires background checks for many types of employment. That means if you’re posting jobs in Kentucky, you’ve got legal requirements to follow. And if you’re hiring in multiple states, that’s a big compliance headache waiting to happen. Let’s break down what Kentucky expects from your job postings (and how you can make compliance… Read more »
Did you know? In some parts of Los Angeles, it’s actually illegal to post a job ad without stating that you’ll consider applicants with criminal records. Yeah, really. And if you’re a talent acquisition leader juggling dozens of roles across the U.S., that one little detail can lead to a whole lot of risk (and… Read more »
