Do you have a solid job description workflow? Here are 7 steps to help you create consistent, bias-free JDs (at scale). The screenshots from the steps below are from the job description software Ongig. 1. Start a central repository The first step in creating a job description workflow is having a central place to store… Read more »
Posts by Heather Barbour
Who Should Write Job Descriptions? [5 examples]
Who should write job descriptions in your biz? Some enterprise co.s have 17,000+ people writing JDs. Others have only a few who crank out 1,000s per week. There are also what I call editors and approvers. These people on your team might not write full JDs, but they are part of the process — or… Read more »
5 Examples of Neurodiversity Hiring Programs
20% of the adult population is neurodiverse, and 80% are unemployed. Here are 5 companies using a neurodiversity hiring program to find (and employ) more neurodivergent talent. 1. Chevron Name of neurodiversity hiring program: Chevron’s Neurodiversity Program The Gist: A 12 week paid internship program to match neurodiverse talent to appropriate job roles. This internship… Read more »
5 Great Employer Branding Tools
95% percent of job seekers say an employer’s reputation impacts their decision to apply (or not). Employer branding tools help you create an impactful image. And keep track of your success. I found 5 tools you might want to try. Before we dive in, here’s why “employer branding” is so important. The value of employer… Read more »
25 of the Most-Used Exclusionary Words [in Job Ads]
Exclusionary words (aka biased language) creep their way into job descriptions more than you think. To find the most used, I reviewed 10,000 real JDs analyzed by Ongig from February 19, 2021, to February 19, 2022. The most-used exclusionary words fall into these bias categories: race age elitism sexual orientation (LGBTQ+) disability former felons mental… Read more »
7 Examples of a Manager Job Description Template [+ 1 free to copy/paste]
700+ people search for some variation of “manager job description template” on Google every month. In this blog, you’ll find: the definition of “manager” 7 examples of manager job descriptions a free copy/paste template to help you write your own manager JD Note: I ran the job postings through Ongig’s Text Analyzer software to ensure… Read more »
6 Intern Job Description Samples [+ a free template]
I saw that 150 peopled Googled “intern job description sample” last month. This tells me you might need help writing an intern JD of your own. In this post, you’ll find: 6 intern job description samples a FREE intern job description template to copy/paste Note: I ran all 6 examples through Ongig’s Text Analyzer software… Read more »
Diversity vs Merit — which is more important?
Diversity vs merit…which is more important? This is a question on just about every CEO’s mind. And, some are speaking up on which they think carries more weight. In this article, we take a look at opinions from several execs and give you some texture around merit vs diversity (from their C-level perspective). Diversity vs… Read more »
Should you Pay Higher Referral Bonuses for Diversity?
Companies like Intel, Accenture, and Pinterest value referral bonuses for diversity. But should you pay higher bonuses to recruit candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC and women)? I think it’s a good idea. In this blog, you’ll find examples from industry pros who think you should. Plus, we touch on the legality of it. … Read more »
5 Examples of an Internal Job Posting Template [2022 Update]
Companies want internal candidates more than ever right now. If you are drafting your own internal job posting template, these 5 examples might help (you can copy and paste for free!). Before we dive in, let’s define what “internal job posting” means. What is an internal job posting? When you recruit from your current employee… Read more »
15 Funny HR Quotes [to make you Laugh or Cry!]
At Ongig, we like to mix the serious task of writing inclusive job descriptions with a little light-heartedness. So here are 15 funny human resources quotes to brighten your day. Enjoy! 15 Funny HR quotes (from actors, authors, presidents & more) “Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? There’s a support group… Read more »
5 Companies Hiring People with ADHD
Top execs like Jenny Dearborn (Chief People Officer at Klaviyo) and Damien Hooper-Campbell (Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom) pictured below…and many others have found success despite their ADHD diagnosis. Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are 30% more likely to have issues with employment. But some brands are working to lower these statistics. Here… Read more »
50+ Quotes about Diversity and Inclusion [2023 Update]
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! Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Quotes Let’s start the list with some… Read more »
7 Examples of an Executive Assistant Job Description [+ a free template]
“Executive assistant job description” is one of the most-searched JD templates I’ve seen. This tells me thousands of people (5,000+ a month to be exact!) want to know how to write one of their own. In this post, you’ll find: 7 of the most-common executive assistant duties (to use in your JDs) 7 of the… Read more »
What does “Individual Contributor” mean?
The phrase, individual contributor (IC), shows up often in job descriptions. So, what does IC mean? Let’s define it, along with some examples of where (and why) you might use it in your JDs. Individual Contributor Meaning We here at Ongig define individual contributor is…an employee who is only responsible for managing themselves. An… Read more »