Diversity terms are all over the place. Do you know the meaning of BIPOC, Folx or Culture Add? I didn’t…until I looked it up! I started keeping a list of these D&I (“Diversity & Inclusion”) terms for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in this glossary below. I’m up to… Read more »
Posts by Heather Barbour Fenty
Diversity Hiring White Paper: Helpful Insights for HR Pros
An Introduction to Diversity Hiring Diversity hiring is a transformative approach for modern businesses seeking sustainable success. It involves embedding inclusivity in all hiring processes and fostering a workplace environment that embraces diversity in its many forms. So, this means including everyone from ethnic and cultural backgrounds to gender, age, education, and life experiences. The… Read more »
How to Avoid Unconscious Bias in Recruitment
Unconscious bias in recruitment leads to worse outcomes for both employers and candidates. Candidates get shut out of jobs they’re best qualified for. And employers have a recruitment process that fails to predict which candidate will be most successful in the role. People can make biased hires because the successful candidate happened to go to… Read more »
New Hire Onboarding: 9 Key Documents You Need
So, you’ve chosen a new hire for a vacant position, and they’re due to join the company in a few weeks. The hard work of advertising and interviewing is over—but a lot more admin comes with welcoming a new employee. Onboarding involves much more than orientation, although it’s important to welcome the new hire and… Read more »
How to Make Sense of Salary Transparency
In the past, most companies did not practice salary transparency. Now, it’s more common to discuss pay openly…instead of hiding it under a rock. This has helped narrow the pay gap, changing companies for the better. So, employees are trusting businesses more. And employers get to enjoy a 30% increase in applications started. That’s a… Read more »
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Why You Need a Diversity Committee: 5+ Inspirational Examples
The NFL made the news last year after announcing their first-ever diversity committee, following a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphin Head Coach Brian Flores. Flores was suing the NFL, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and also New York Giants for “alleged discrimination and racism in hiring practices.” This is the NFL’s first diversity committee. But, I… Read more »
7+ Examples of Allyship in the Workplace (2024 Update)
How can you build allyship in the workplace? I found 7 examples of companies doing just that. But before we dive in, here’s what it means to be an ally at work. What is allyship in the workplace? Being a good ally means you accept the privilege majority groups have in a professional setting… Read more »
Ongig’s 25 Most-Read Articles of 2022
Here are the 25 most-read articles on Ongig’s blog in 2022 (we wrote 133 articles total). 879,524 people viewed just these 25 articles (2,272,744 people read all of our articles). Thank you for reading them! 1. Job Titles: The Definitive Guide – 140,714 Views 2. 25 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements – 110,386 Views 3. 100+ Creative &… Read more »
7 Helpful Steps for a D&I Strategy [2024 Update]
Top companies are talking about Diversity & Inclusion in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. But how do you implement a diversity and inclusion strategy? Developing an effective strategy for managing diversity starts with a conversation and is followed by action. Here are 7 steps we found for implementing a diversity strategy for… Read more »
The 2024 (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) DEI Events Calendar You Need
Introducing the 2024 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 »
How to Choose the Right HR Tool: HCM, HRIS, or HRMS
To survive in the fast-paced modern marketplace, businesses must continuously look for ways to evolve. And that include making sure that your team is using the right HR tool. So, this often means learning new tricks like using automated functional testing tools to improve your service delivery and bottom line. It’s possible your regular processes are… Read more »
How Long Should a Job Description Be?
You’ve probably heard how important it is to make JDs engaging and inclusive. It’s a proven way to attract top talent without restricting your search and harming your reputation. But did you know the length of your JD matters too? The best-performing job descriptions are usually between 300-700 words. In most cases, “less is more.”… Read more »
How to Write a Gender Neutral Job Description [3 Tips]
Research shows removing all gender-coded words from your job descriptions boosts apply rates by 29% and decreases cost per application by 41% (source — Appcast). These findings might make you curious about how to write a gender neutral job description. In this post, I’ll dig into 3 tips for writing gender neutral JDs. But first,… Read more »
Internal vs External Job Titles: What You Need to Know?
What’s the difference between internal vs external job titles? It depends on who you ask. Some companies use the same internal titles for their external job postings. Other companies have 2 different versions — 1 for internal job descriptions and 1 for external postings. Either way, the job titles you choose affect who finds your… Read more »