In this wild and competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent goes beyond just offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Job seekers are increasingly prioritizing a business’ company culture statement when making career decisions. Job seekers today prioritize finding a workplace that aligns with their values and offers a sense of belonging and… Read more »

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is everywhere nowadays and offers benefits like faster resume screening or interview question generation. But, for its speed and convenience,  HR professionals should know that ChatGPT’s outputs are riddled with hidden biases. While ChatGPT bias is not a popular talking point, it does exist. Bloomberg’s team of researchers experimented with using fictitious names and… Read more »

While there are many DEI challenges, research shows the benefits of an inclusive workplace. These include increased creativity, profit growth, and more engaged employees.   But, enforcing successful DEI efforts is easier said than done. Many companies have tried to execute their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with the best intentions, but their efforts don’t always… Read more »

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives have been on quite a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to DEIB goals. So, should they retain these initiatives as standalone directives? Or should they integrate them into the broader organizational narrative?  Groups have spoken out regarding the former,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »