In the ever-changing DEI landscape, many organizations face obstacles in fostering an inclusive environment. Yet, as we venture into 2024, there are encouraging signs indicating a resurgence in DEI initiatives and commitment despite previous setbacks. Are DEI Initiatives Effective? 9 compelling indicators: 1. Senior Leadership Support for DEI Initiatives Capterra’s overall survey revealed that 58%… Read more »
Posts about Diversity and Inclusion
7 Best Practices for the Career Development of Black Employees
Supporting your employees and providing them with opportunities for career development is essential for increasing employee satisfaction and retention. But today, we want to focus on African American employees, who are often underrepresented when it comes to career advancement. They need personalized career growth plans that address the dimensions of diversity that affect their career… Read more »
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 »
7 Top DEI Tools to Create an Inclusive Team
DEI tools help evaluate and improve your organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion. They use technology to collect and analyze data (or automate) DEI efforts. Here’s how DEI tools can help you create an inclusive team: They detect and address hiring biases through crafting job descriptions, anonymizing resumes, anonymous interviews, and skills-based assessments. Also, many of… Read more »
10 Simple Tools for Gender Writing Analysis (2024)
Do you write job descriptions, send emails, or create social media posts to reach potential applicants? Then, you might need to use tools for gender writing analysis. These types of tools can ensure your content is inclusive and also unbiased. An Appcast study of 473,742 jobs found: “Job ads with gender-neutral language result in 67.75%… Read more »
5 Helpful Examples of Inclusive Job Descriptions
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are extremely important. So, you must use inclusive job descriptions in your recruiting efforts. In 2024, DEI hiring shouldn’t just be a goal. It should be a priority if a company wants to remain competitive in a modern-day job-seeker landscape. According to a recent study by Linkedin, companies that promote inclusive… Read more »
7 Best Job Description Bias Tools (in 2024)
Words matter, especially in job descriptions. And exclusionary words keep diverse talent from applying. Finding these words on your own is tricky and it can also take up a lot of time. So, how do you resolve this? One of the best ways to do it is by using a job description bias tool. Here… Read more »
How to Navigate Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace
Diversity fatigue is an often overlooked but critically important aspect of workplace diversity. As leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), talent acquisition, or recruiting, you’re leading the way in promoting diversity in your organizations. What is diversity fatigue? Diversity fatigue is when people feel tired and frustrated from trying to make workplaces more diverse… Read more »
25+ Examples of Helpful Diversity Statements [2024 Update]
How good is your diversity statement? I asked my team to send me some of the best examples of diversity statements they could find. They reviewed the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list and also Googled “Most Diverse Companies.” They gave me a list of 30 diversity statements they found. I whittled that down… Read more »
Creating an Effective EEO Statement: 16 Helpful Samples
The purpose of an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) statement is to comply with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) law but there’s also a marketing aspect to it. The words in your EEO statement (which often appear in all your job postings) are also words that a candidate will measure you by. That’s why I ran every EEO statement… Read more »
10 Helpful Diversity Tips from HR Pros
The importance of diversity in the workplace is widely reported: increased productivity, enhanced creativity, and positive employer branding, to name a few. So more organizations are considering building a diverse workforce. That’s why we’re looking at the top diversity tips from HR pros. But, many employers still struggle with building a diverse workplace. For instance,… Read more »
How to be a Better Ally (10 Tips)
Do you know how to be a better ally at work? Workplace allies are employees using their privilege to support their coworkers who belong to underrepresented groups. So, their privilege comes from their gender (male), race/color (white), or rank in the office (senior level or management). Allies support their LGBT colleagues, women of color, or… Read more »
How to Address Microaggression in the Workplace
Microaggression in the workplace is discriminatory words and behaviors that target people based on their identity. While they may seem unintentional and harmless, they’re actually offensive. Understanding Microaggression in the Workplace and Its Impacts There are 3 types of microaggressions: Microassaults are when someone directly and purposefully attacks another person based on who they are…. Read more »
The Diversity & Inclusion Glossary — A List of 275+ Helpful 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 »
Multigenerational Workforce: 8 Helpful Benefits to Know
Leading a multigenerational workforce is highly advantageous for meeting modern DEIB standards. That’s because it sets the foundation for inclusivity by working around a common factor in almost every social situation – age. Every generation has a different approach to interpreting issues and problem-solving. A company with a multigenerational workforce understands this concept and provides… Read more »