Using inclusive language is one of the top best practices in writing job descriptions. It improves your chances to attract diversity as well as the best candidates because it widens the net to include as many qualified candidates as possible. What is inclusive language? Hubspot, in its great article How to Use & Promote Inclusive Language at Your… Read more »
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10+ Top Tools for Eliminating Racial Bias in Job Ads in 2024
Racial bias can be present (knowingly or unknowingly) in every aspect of the hiring process. We found 10 tools for eliminating racial bias from job descriptions to resume screening to interviewing. 1. Ongig’s Job Description Text Analyzer Racial bias is often present in job descriptions and there are text analyzer tools that can help remove… Read more »
How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples (2024 Update)
Do you want to know how to write a job description? We are confident this report can help guide you. Writing job descriptions is clearly a skill talent leaders want to know about. Did you know that the #1 searched HR term on Google is (source: ahrefs.com): “how to write a job description” The Ongig… Read more »
The Diversity & Inclusion Glossary — A List of 275+ Diversity Terms (2024 Update)
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 »
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 »
25+ Funny Recruiter Memes [2023 Update]
What’s life without a good laugh? I put together this list of 25 recruiter memes too funny, and true, not to share. 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 about… 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 »
25+ Examples of Helpful Diversity Goals (2024 Update)
We found 25+ examples of diversity goals from top companies aiming to boost diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. To make the list, the diversity goals had to be written on their website or spoken goal by their leadership (e.g. CEO or Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)) in a public forum (e.g. like… 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 »
Crafting the Best Job Descriptions: Is ChatGPT the Right Tool?
It seems ChatGPT is the “next big thing.” But is ai-written text great for writing the best job descriptions? You can use it, but I recommend using it with other tools for optimizing JDs. I did a test to show you why. My first step was prompting OpenAI ChatGPT to “Write me a job description… 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 »
10+ Catchy Job Postings (2023 Update)
Catchy job postings are a great way to attract potential candidates. 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. I created this compilation of help wanted ad examples with catchy hiring slogans and catchy recruiting phrases for you… Read more »