There are a ton of great HR/Recruitment blogs. But which ones get the most traction?
We’ve compiled a list of the top 100+ HR blogs by organic traffic they receive via Google and search engines (see Methodology below). To give you a sense of their content, we include the top 3 blog posts (by organic traffic) for every blog.
Ongig, of course, has its own recruiting blog (proud plug!) — you’re reading it right now! Just to show we aren’t “padding our own stats” we provide 3rd party organic traffic numbers for each and every blog.
Methodology
We researched the human resource blogs we know in the United States (the market we know best). They includes general HR blogs and more specific blogs on recruiting, talent acquisition and employer branding.
We ran them through an SEO (search engine optimization) tool called ahrefs to give us an “Organic Traffic” score. ahrefs defines this as “The target website, subsection, or URL’s estimated monthly organic traffic from search.” Here’s a screenshot from ahrefs with an example of the Ongig Blog’s Organic traffic:
The organic traffic number represents an estimate by ahrefs of the volume of Google traffic going to these HR blogs. ahrefs isn’t perfect but it provides a third-party “apples-to-apples” measurement to compare web sites/pages. A few other notes:
- This is organic (not total) traffic — We’re using ahref’s measurement of organic traffic because we find it to be the best apples-to-apples comparison of traffic to HR blog pages.
- We split the blogs into 4 distinct categories based on the content each blog produces. The 4 categories are Talent Acquistion/Recruitment, General/Other HR, HR Influencer Blogs, and HR Content Curator Blogs.
- Employer-Focused Content vs. Candidate-Content — This article focuses on content for employers so we made sure to track blogs/subsections of blogs that are majority employer content. Here are 2 examples:
- We included the LinkedIn Talent Solutions Blog (employer-focused) but not the LinkedIn General Blog (candidate-focused).
- We included the Glassdoor for Employers Blog (employer-focused) but not the Glassdoor General Blog (candidate-focused).
- Awesome HR Blogs (Untrackable) — There’s a second list at the end of this article with blogs that ahrefs didn’t track in a fair, apples-to-apples way. We explain more details about them in that section. Make sure to check those blogs out as they put out some outstanding content.
- Top 3 Articles — ahrefs provides an estimate of the top 3 articles for each blog. We included them to give you a flavor of some content that these top 100 hiring blogs provide.
Table of Contents
- Recruitment Blogs (47)
- General HR Blogs (41)
- HR Influencer Blogs (17)
- HR Content Curators (7)
- Other HR & Recruitment Blogs (Untrackable)
Top Recruitment Blogs
For our first list, below are the top 46 blogs focused on recruiting.
Note: You’ll also find some great recruiting content in some of the HR Influencer blogs.
1. LinkedIn Talent Blog
Topics
- Talent Leadership
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 15 Gender Identity Terms You Need to Know to Build an Inclusive Workplace
- 11 Millennials’ Traits You Should Know About Before You Hire Them
- What Is Talent Acquisition?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 70,161
2. Undercover Recruiter Blog
Topics
- Employer Branding
- Talent Acquisition
- Workplace
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Top 7 Qualities of a Successful Team
- What Are the Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace?
- 8 Tips for Managing Your Team Effectively
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 53,400
3. Ongig: Eliminate Boring & Biased Job Descriptions
Topics
- Job Descriptions
- Diversity & Inclusion (Eliminating Bias (including Gender, Race, Age, Disability))
- Building Career Sites
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 10 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements
- The Top 5 Sites for Employer Reviews & Ratings
- The 16 Best Sales Job Titles [Ranked by Search Volume]
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 41,800
4. Glassdoor For Employers Blog
Topics
- HR Management and Planning
- Hiring and Recruiting
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 15 Interview Questions to Ensure Candidate Quality
- 6 Questions You Should Ask a Candidate’s References
- 11 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 38,600
5. Harver Blog
Topics
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Hiring
- Employee Turnover
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 9 Tips On Social Media Recruiting Strategies
- 10 Best Recruitment Videos And Why They’re Great
- 21 Key Characteristics of Customer Service Employees (And How To Assess Them)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 13,900
6. SourceCon Blog
Topics
- Search Techniques
- Social Sourcing and Recruiting
- Sourcing Hacks on the Web
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Best Sourcing Unblockers: View Paywalled Articles For Free
- How to Locate the Person Behind an Email Address
- Sourcing Foreign Works With My Visa Jobs
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 11,100
7. Recruiter Today Blog
Topics
- Recruiting
- Tech in Recruiting
- Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Executive Recruiter
- The Top 10 Recruiting Firms in America, According to Forbes
- Understanding On-Target Earnings, and a Simple Way to Calculate Them
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 11,000
8. Talent Innovation Blog (by Lever)
Topics
- Recruiting
- Candidate Experience
- Hiring
- Talent Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Internal Interview Questions
- Unique and Weird Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
- Interview Questions to Hire the Best Program Managers
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 7,500
9. ERE Blog
Topics
- Recruiting
- Hiring
- Employer Brand
- Interviewing and Onboarding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 62 Interview Questions People Said Were Their Favorites
- 7 Great Questions to Ask an Applicant’s References
- What’s Wrong With Retention Bonuses? Pretty Much Everything
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 7,200
10. Bullhorn Blog
Topics
- Staffing Technology
- HR Compliance
- HR Trends and Insights
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Who Are the Largest Staffing Firms in the US? Top Takeaways from the SIA Lists
- How to Start Your Own Staffing Agency: 10 Considerations for Success
- Staffing Tech 101: What is an Applicant Tracking System? (ATS)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 7,000
11. BreezyHR Blog
Topics
- Candidate Experience
- Company Culture
- Diversity
- Hiring
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 3 Examples of Termination Letters Done Right
- 21 Awesome Interview Questions for Management Positions
- The Top 20 Job Boards for Diversity Hiring
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 6,800
12. TA Innovators Blog (by Recruitee)
Topics
- HR Management and Planning
- Recruitment Techniques
- HR Best Practices
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 12 recruitment methods you need to know about
- How to write a job rejection email (templates included)
- 12 ways to improve your diversity recruiting strategy
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 6,200
13. College Recruiter Blog
Topics
- College Recruitment
- HR Trends
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Teamwork in the workplace: 10 qualities of an excellent team player
- What to do with my degree: Entry-level communications jobs and salaries
- An anesthesiologist salary could make you light-headed, but is it the right career for you?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 6,000
14. SmartRecruiters Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Hacks
- Hiring
- Future of Work
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The 10 Best Healthcare Job Boards for Recruiters
- Best 10 Company Career Pages for 2018
- The 6 Best Job Boards for Hiring Interns
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 5,800
15. Greenhouse Software Blog
Topics
- Talent Strategy
- Recruiting Metrics
- Hiring
- Onboarding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 4 Hot Topics in HR
- Exit Interview Questions
- Recruiting for Purple Squirrels (and why we should care about Other Squirrels)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 4,600
16. Hirevue Blog
Topics
- Hiring Assessment
- Interviewing
- Candidate Experience
- Diversity and Inclusion
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What is a Pre-Employment Assessment?
- What Is Adverse Impact? And Why Measuring It Matters
- On Demand Video Interviewing: Make Video Interviews Work For You
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 4,500
17. Yello Blog
Topics
- Campus Recruitment
- Recruitment Operations
- Online Recruitment Software
- Sourcing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How to Write an Interview Scheduling Email
- Meet Your 2020 Campus Recruiting Goals With These 20 Strategies
- The 11 Recruiting Conferences You Need to Attend in 2020
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 3,500
18. Recruiting.com Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Strategy
- Employer Branding
- Recruiting Tools and Technology
- Job Ads and Job Postings
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How to Write Effective Job Postings: Job Description and Skills
- The Case for Employment Branding
- 7 Daily Habits of an Effective Recruiter
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,400
19. Rally Recruitment Marketing Blog
Topics
- Employer Branding
- Recruiting Analytics
- Recruitment Marketing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 18 Employer Review Sites to Put on Your Radar
- What is Recruitment Marketing?
- 13 Activities to Engage Remote Employees Today
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,044
20. Tribepad Blog
Topics
- Recruitment Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Interviewing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Meet Chris Redhead, Senior Account Manager at Tribepad
- Implementing Recruitment Software: How The Legal Sector Can Do This Successfully
- New Job Board Gives Disabled Job Seekers an Evenbreak
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 835
21. Recruitment Marketing Blog (by Recruitics)
Topics
- Recruitment Advertising
- Recruitment Marketing
- Tracking and Analytics
- Programmatic Job Advertising
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What Are Job Maps and How Do They Work?
- Important Updates To Facebook Employment Ads
- Indeed’s Company Pages Premium: 5 Advantages of Upgrading
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 798
Note: Recruitcs acquired the amazing KRT Marketing in 2019.
22. Word Nerd (by Textio)
Topics
- Augment Writing
- Employee Engagement
- Recruiting Communication
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- I came across your profile on LinkedIn
- Do this for Pride Month: turn your “EEO statement” into an inclusion promise
- How Broadridge doubled qualified applicants
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 609
23. Appcast Blog
Topics
- TA Strategy & Process
- Recruitment Marketing
- Diversity & Inclusion
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 4 Recruitment Ad Examples That Attract Quality Job Candidates
- What is Recruitment Advertising?
- What Is A Targeted Recruitment Strategy, And How Will It Reduce Your Cost Per Hire?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 596
24. Recruitment Buzz Blog
Topics
- Recruitment Insights and Trends
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Average Wage UK: What Salary Should you be Earning at Your Age?
- Consultancy: Who Offer the Top Pay Packages?
- The UK’s Best and Worst Jobs Revealed
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 578
25. Recruiters Lineup Blog
Topics
- Search Firms
- Staffing
- Recruiting Tools
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What is a retained executive search firm?
- Hedge Fund Recruiters: Who are the Top?
- Best 10 Employer of Record Services 2020
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 568
26. Comparably Blog
Topics
- Company Reviews
- Employer Branding
- Workplace and Culture
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Best Places to Work in Salt Lake City 2019
- Best Companies for Operations
- The Aerospace Industry: Comparing the Cultures of Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 457
27. Recruitment Juice Blog
Topics
- Recruitment
- Leadership
- Staff Retention
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 5 Top Tips For Making Training Fun
- 7 Reasons Why People Don’t Set Goals… And Why You Should
- Five Ways Recruiters Can Keep Their Clients Happy
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 369
28. iCIMS Hiring Blog
Topics
- Candidate Experience
- Candidate Engagement
- Sourcing
- Hiring
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Use iCIMS? Here Are 5 Ways to Attract and Engage More Candidates
- Talent Sourcing and OFCCP Guidelines
- Recruiting Analytics: Candidate Sourcing Metrics
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 300
29. Symphony Talent Blog
Topics
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Recruitment Marketing
- Recruitment Trends
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What is the Definition of Direct Sourcing?
- Modern Recruitment: Candidates vs. Applicants
- 9 Ways IBM Is Reinventing Recruiting
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 299
30. The Talent Board Blog
Topics
- Candidate Experience and Engagement
- Recruiting
- Workplace Trends
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- CandE Awards Season: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
- An Interview With Candidate Experience Champion Gerry Crispin
- 30 Brilliant Networking Conversation Starters
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 278
31. Oriel Partners Blog
Topics
- Recruiting
- Recruitment Strategy for Personal Assitants
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The Ulitmate List of Concierge Services
- PA Salary Goals
- 6 Benefits of Using a Specialist PA Recruitment Agency
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 251
32. Universum Global Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Trends
- Employer Brand
- Corporate Culture
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What is an Employer Value Proposition?
- World’s Most Attractive Employers 2019
- What Is Employer Branding?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 235
33. Employer Brand Blog by Exaqueo
Topics
- Recruiting
- Employer Brand
- Recruitment Marketing
- Talent Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 25 Employee Wellness Activities That Cost Little To Nothing
- Culture, EVP and Employer Brand: Explaining It Like a Two-Year Old
- 5 Things University Recruitment Teams Need to Do Now
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 231
34. Social Hire Blog
Topics
- Social Media Strategy
- Hiring
- Recruitment
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What Is Full Cycle Recruiting?
- 8 More Tips For Hiring The Right Employee
- Do You Have Recruiting Intelligence?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 202
35. Eightfold.ai Blog
Topics
- Recruitment
- Talent Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Diversity and Inclusion
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The 14 Silicon Valley HR Execs You Should Follow on Social Media
- The 10 Best Talent Management Books You Need to Read
- Make the Best of the Grace Hopper Celebration
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
36. TA Prose BY TATECH
Topics
- Talent Acquisition Trends
- New Ideas and Innovation in Talent Acquisition
- HR Tech
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Preventing Fraudulent Hires: Poor Decisions Can Be Costly
- What Does The SHRM-CP
- The State of Online Recruiting: iHire Investigates Disconnect Between Employers & Job Seekers
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
37. Phenom Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Tips
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Engagement
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Top Recruiting Memes
- Video: Are Your Recruiters Making LinkedIn Booty Calls?
- Can “Super-Consumers” Minimize the Talent Shortage?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
38. Barclay Jones Blog
Topics
- Internal Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Which Recruitment Awards to Enter in 2020, and How to See ROI!
- Recruiters! Find Your Candidates in Bullhorn Faster than the Bullhorn Fastfind!
- “Outrageous” LinkedIn, Bullhorn and Social Media Hacks for Recruitment Directors and Managers!
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
39. Clinch Talent Blog
Topics
- HR Thought Leader Interviews
- Recruitment Marketing
- Talent Acquisition
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
39. Flat Fee Recruiter
Topics
- Recruitment Process
- Recruitment Technology
- Social and Mobile Recruiting
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Where is the Best Place to Advertise your Jobs?
- We Heart Monster UK Recruiter…Forever.
- Effective CV Screening – Top Tips
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
41. DataPeople Blog (Formerly TapRecruit)
Topics
- Employer Branding
- Job Descriptions
- Recruiting Analytics
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How Riot Games Is Getting Better at Recruiting
- 3 Reasons to Close Your Evergreen Jobs
- How Avon Is Recruiting With Empathy During Reorganization
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
42. Talent Talk (by NAS Recruitment)
Topics
- Recruitment Marketing
- Career Sites
- Recruitment Strategies
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The 2020 Calendar of Healthcare Recognition Days
- Insights on Incentives: A Chat with Scott Loehrke of Brighter Promotions
- Booth Busters: How To Attract Candidates To Your Booth at a Hiring Event
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
43. Gr8 Blog (by Gr8 People)
Topics
- Recruiting Technology
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting Metrics and Analytics
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- High-Volume Retail Recruiting: The Demands and Opportunities for Talent Acquisition Today
- Q&A with Lori Sylvia: The Journey From Journalist to Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding Strategist
- AI and Bias: The Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Acquisition
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
44. Bayard Blog
Topics
- Employer Branding
- Recruitment Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- EVP
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Do Employer Brands Need A Tagline, Or Just Really Good UX?
- Should Companies Market Careers Like Products?
- Why I Love and Hate the Term, “Out of the Box” — A Deconstruction.
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
45. Radancy (formerly TMP Talent Brew)
Topics
- Talent Attraction and Engagement
- Employer Branding
- Recruitment Marketing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The Wolf Pack Effect: How Great Wolf Lodge Regionalizes Their Employer Brand Messaging
- Massage Envy, The Franchise Player
- Breathing New Life into the Wegmans TalentBrew Careers Website
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
46. Nelson Staffing Blog
Topics
- Workplace
- Diversity
- Staffing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Five Fun Valentine’s Day Workplace Celebration Ideas
- Five Workplace-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas
- Diversity in the Workplace: Identifying Diversity Issues in Your Business
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
47. Thirty Three (“33”) Blog
Topics
- Employer Branding
- Employee Experience
- Internal Communications
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Three ways to cultivate a workforce that loves you back
- Building brand love through your people
- Q’s with A: Shannon Maggiani on Engaging Your Workforce
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
Top HR Blogs (General)
Here’s a list of the top 37 blogs about HR. These are blogs focused on HR topics in general (not recruiting) such as:
- Payroll
- Benefits
- Culture
- Leadership
- Compliance
- Employee Engagement
1. Paycor Blog
Topics
- Benefits
- People Management
- Compliance
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Minimum Wage By State And 2020 Increases
- Exempt Vs Non-Exempt Employees? That Is The Question.
- 10 Things To Know About Pay Periods
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 83,000
2. Insperity Blog
Topics
- Leadership and Management
- Business Performance
- Benefits and Compensation
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Employee leave of absence: Everything you need to know
- Employee recognition ideas: 52 epic ways to give rewards
- Employee handbook: 6 must-have policies for your manual
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 53,600
3. AIHR Digital
Topics
- Digital HR
- HR Analytics
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What comes after generation Z?
- What is Organizational Development? A Complete Guide
- 7 Human Resource Management Basics Every HR Professional Should Know
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 52,528
4. HR Daily Advisor
Topics
- Benefits
- Diversity Insight
- HR Management and Compliance
- Recruiting
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- PTO and Vacation: What’s the Difference?
- 4 Distinct Types of Corporate Culture—Which Is Yours?
- Understanding EEO Job Categories for the EEO-1 Report
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 41,200
5. TalentLyft Blog
Topics
- Recruiting
- Culture and People
- HR Trends
- Recruitment Marketing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- HR Metrics: How and Why to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate?
- 20 Ideas for Funny Employee Awards
- 8 Examples of Giving Positive Feedback to Employees
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 27,600
6. ADP Blog
Topics
- Hiring
- Benefits
- Pay
- HR Administration
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Full-Time vs. Part-Time Employees: What You Need to Know
- Probationary Periods: FAQs and Common Misconceptions
- New Overtime Rule Effective January 1, 2020: How to Prepare
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 16,900
7. Namely Blog
Topics
- Payroll
- Benefits
- HR Compliance
- Talent Strategy
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Why Employees Love Getting Paid Biweekly
- What Happens When Payday Falls on a Holiday or Weekend?
- Everything You Need to Know About HR Salaries
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 16,800
8. 15 Five Blog
Topics
- Candidate Engagement
- Company Culture
- Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 6 Simple Ways to Improve Employee Morale
- The Only One-On-One Meeting Checklist You Will Ever Need
- 9 Ways To Give Effective Employee Feedback
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 13,100
9. AIHR Analytics
Topics
- HR Management
- General HR
- Compensation and Benefits
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 12,566
10. HR Dive
Topics
- HR Management
- Talent and Learning
- Compensation and Benefits
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Back to Basics: A rookie’s guide to the FMLA
- Salary history bans
- Walmart rolls out emergency leave after associate’s positive COVID-19 test
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 10,900
11. HR Technologist
Topics
- AI in HR
- Digital Transformation
- HR Compliance
- Diversity
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Effective Communication in the Workplace: How and Why?
- What Is Employee Attrition? Definition, Attrition Rate, Factors, and Reduction Best Practices
- What is Talent Management? Definition, Strategy, Process and Models
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 10,000
12. Kornferry Blog
Topics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Workplace
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The Gender Pay Gap: Myth vs. Reality.. And What Can Be Done About It
- What CEOs Look For: 5 Things To Ace The Interview
- A #MeToo Backlash That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 9,200
13. Workology Blog
Topics
- HR Trends and Tools
- Recruiting Leadership
- HR Case Studies
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 27 Companies Who Hire Adults With Autism
- Your Guide to the HR Organizational Chart and Department Structures
- The Difference Between an HR Business Partner & Just HR
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 8,800
14. TLNT Blog
Topics
- Talent Management
- HR Analytics
- Workforce Leadership
- HR News and Insights
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The 12 Attributes of a Strong Organizational Culture
- 11 Things Leaders Need to Talk About When They Meet With Their Staff
- For More Productive Meetings, Do a Mindset Check-In First
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 7,800
15. HR Bartender
Topics
- Employee Engagement
- HR Law and Legislation
- Leadership and Management
- Career Development
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 10 Tips For First-Time Supervisors
- The Difference Between Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
- The Difference Between Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 6,400
16. The Baudville Blog
Topics
- Employee Recognition
- Company Culture
- Employee Appreciation
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 30 Simple Employee Holiday Card Messages
- 50 Student Award Titles to Boost Your Year-End Awards Assembly
- Write the Perfect Thanksgiving Message For Employee Appreciation
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 6,300
17. SHRM Blog
Topics
- HR Compliance
- Workforce
- Company Culture
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Resign or be Fired? Usually, it’s Best to Resign
- Can You Make Someone Who Only Wants Intermittent FMLA Take Continuous Leave Instead?
- 3 Essential Virtues of the Ideal Team Player
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 5,400
18. Indeed Blog
Topics
- HR Best Practices
- Workplace
- Employer Content
- Job Seeker Content
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The Difference Between Organic Listings & Sponsored Jobs
- 3 Examples of Great Organizational Culture You Can Learn From
- The Best Jobs of 2020
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 5,200
19. The Good.Co Blog
Topics
- HR and Recruiting
- Leadership
- Psychometrics
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How to Get a Job in the UK as an American
- How To Give Constructive Criticism: 7 Must-Read Tips
- What It’s Like to Work At Apple
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 4,300
20. Talent Culture
Topics
- Workplace Culture
- Talent Management
- Leadership
- Recruiting
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How We Gain Power And Influence: Science’s Surprising Answer
- 6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Innovation
- The Truth About Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,800
21. JazzHR Blog
Topics
- Engagement
- Performance
- Culture
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 18 Essential Interview Questions to Ask a Customer Success Candidate
- 8 Creative Interview Questions to Ask Potential Employees
- What does diversity in the workplace actually mean?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,534
22. Rework Blog (by Cornerstone OnDemand)
Topics
- Company Culture
- Future of Work
- Leadership
- Talent Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- TED Talk Tuesday: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
- Leader vs. Manager: 5 Important Differences
- Toward Gender Diversity: Men and Women Are Equal, But Not The Same
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,400
23. The Kazoo Blog
Topics
- Leadership
- HR Industry Trends
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 18 Funny Employee Awards Your Team Will Love
- How to Write a New Employee Welcome Letter from the CEO
- 15 Employee Appreciation Quotes for Every Situation
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,800
24. Adecco Blog
Topics
- Hiring
- Recruiting
- Workplace Trends
- Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 10 Tips to Create an Effective Resume
- Contract to Hire: What it Means for Job Seekers and Employers
- Integration vs. Orientation: How to Make New Hires Successful
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,400
25. Fistful of Talent Blog
Topics
- Employee Communications
- HR Tech
- Compensation
- Employment Law
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- UPS Driver: From Sweet Job to Suck Job
- I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone IT, People Like Me!
- Womansplaining: Why Women Telling Guys How They Should Act Doesn’t Work
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,300
25. The Blueboard Blog
Topics
- Employee Engagement and Motivation
- Recruitment and Branding
- Recognition and Rewards
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- National Employee Appreciation Day: 9 Fresh Ideas for Celebrating Your Team
- The Problem With Points-Based Rewards Systems
- 6 Non-Monetary Incentives & Rewards to Boost Employee Motivation
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,300
27. Ultimate Software Blog
Topics
- Payroll
- Recruiting
- Performance Management
- Culture
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Discipline vs. Performance – Spotting the Differences and Finding Solutions
- Defining “People First”
- The Power of API Integration and HCM: Less Time Managing, More Time Strategizing
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,200
27. The Employer Handbook
Topics
- Disability
- Discrimination
- Workplace Safety
- Employee Rights
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Alcoholism and the ADA: Is it a disability? If so, how do you accommodate? And what are the limits?
- It’s been a month, Eric. How’s life at FisherBroyles, LLP, the largest cloud-based law firm in the world?
- Pennsylvania, yes Pennsylvania, announces new overtime rules that are more generous than federal law
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,200
29. BeApplied Blog
Topics
- Behavioral Science
- Candidate Experience
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The Class Ceiling: Tackling Class Discrimination in Recruitment
- Why Unconscious Bias Training Does Not Work
- What Is Unconscious Bias and How Can We Prevent It?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 852
30. Reward Gateway Blog
Topics
- Employee Experience
- Workplace Culture
- Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 8 ideas to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day remotely
- Employee engagement ideas for Valentine’s Day
- The battle between monetary and non-monetary employee recognition and reward
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 791
31. Workforce Insights (by Randstad)
Topics
- Talent Management
- Employer Branding
- Future of Work
- HR Research
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 10 Non-Monetary Incentives to Reward Staff
- 5 Common Myths About Millennials In The Workplace Debunked
- The Importance of Cultural Intelligence Within A Global Organization
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 781
32. HR Examiner
Topics
- Recruiting Strategy
- Employee Experience
- HR Tech
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Employee Privacy-What Can Employers Monitor?
- What Department Does Recruiting Belong in?
- Member of the Tribe
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 490
33. Entelo Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Strategy
- Interviewing
- Talent Acquisition
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Check Out These Companies with Outrageously High Recruiter Salaries
- These Companies Are Paying the Big Bucks for Tech Recruiters in 2019
- 2020 Guide To Diversity & Inclusion Events, Part 1
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 477
34. WilsonHCG Blog
Topics
- Recruitment Tips
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- HR Transformation: The 4 Pillars
- Talent Acquisition Trends for 2020
- 4 HR Goals And Strategic Objectives To Make 2020 A Success
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 439
35. Women of HR Blog
Topics
- All topics covered on women in HR.
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What Gets You Out Of Bed And Into Your Career Each Morning?
- What did YOU do this Weekend?
- Leadership Communication:To Slam or Not to Slam a Table
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 385
36. Beamery Blog
Topics
- Sourcing
- Recruitment Marketing
- Talent Operations
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- The 25 Best Interview Questions (And How To Spot Great Answers)
- The Perfect LinkedIn Message: A Complete Guide
- The 21 Best Email Finding Tools: How to Find Anyone’s Email
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 341
37. OracleHCM Blog
Topics
- Human Capital Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HR Tech
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- HR In the Cloud, Explained
- Super Results from a Power Pair: City of Atlanta and Oracle Cloud
- The Frog at the Bottom of the Well, or: How Integration is Changing the Face of HCM
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 213
38. Heidrick Knowledge Center
Topics
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Leadership Development
- Team Effectiveness
- Succession Planning
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
39. Teamable Blog
Topics
- Recruiting Trends
- Hiring
- Company Culture
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Then and Now — Amazon.com’s Careers Page Through the Ages
- Hire Slow, Fire Fast: Why This Doesn’t Work
- 6 Statistics That Will Convince You to Prioritize Diversity & Inclusion
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
40. The Officevibe Blog
Topics
- Company Culture
- Employee Experience and Engagement
- Leadership and Management
- Workplace
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 40 Amazing Motivational Quotes for Employees
- Passion For Work Is More Important Than Engagement
- How to Calculate Employee Turnover – Retention Tips Included
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
41. Russell Reynolds Blog
Topics
- Leadership
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sourcing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- A Definitive Guide to CEO Succession Planning
- Director Performance: The High-Impact Behaviors of the Most Effective Directors
- Opening Eyes and Efforts to Diverse Recruiting in Financial Services
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
Top HR Influencer Blogs
This section is dedicated to the individual HR influencers out there who are mostly 1-person operations (or at least their name is their brand). They cover all aspects of recruiting and HR.
1. Boolean Strings (By Irina Shamaeva)
Topics
- Sourcing Hacks for:
- Technical Sourcing
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Custom Search Engine: Hidden Profiles
- The Full List of Google Advanced Search Operators
- Find People on Google-Plus by Emails
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 5,800
2. The Tim Sackett Project
Topics
- HR Tech
- Hiring
- Recruiting
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- T3 – @ZipRecruiter – They’re not what you expect!
- A 30-Minute Commute is All Most People Are Willing to Take!
- Working at Amazon Sucks Because They Make You Work!?!?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 5,100
3. Josh Bersin Blog
Topics
- Corotate Talent
- HR Learning
- HR Technology
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- What Emails Reveal About Your Performance At Work
- What To Expect In A Red Hot Job Market? Five Things To Consider.
- Why Leadership Development Feels Broken: And How We’re Fixing It
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 3,700
4. HR Capitalist (by Kris Dunn)
Topics
- HR Communications
- Talent Management
- Recruiting
- Employee Relations
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- How to Tell Whether Your Relocation Package or your Closing Skills Suck…
- Administrative Leave Means You’re Already Gone – Urban Meyer Edition…
- The Top 100 Movie Quotes for HR Pros: #94 is “I am Jack’s Complete Lack of Surprise”…
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,700
5. Boolean Blackbelt (by Glen Cathey)
Topics
- Recruiting Strategy
- Sourcing Strategy
- Recruitment Tech
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Basic Boolean Operators Explained
- What’s the most effective way to X-Ray search LinkedIn?
- How to Find and Identify Active Job Seekers on LinkedIn
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,492
6. Trish McFarlane Blog
Topics
- Employee Coaching and Development
- HR Conferences
- Employee Engagement
- Recruiting
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,000
7. Evil HR Lady (by Suzanne Lucas)
Topics
- Workplace
- Compensation
- Employee Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 1,111
8. Laurie Ruettimann Blog
Topics
- Career/Development
- HR
- Work
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Don’t Trust People Who Don’t Love Animals
- All Jobs Suck
- Why I Own Waterford Crystal’s 12 Days of Christmas Champagne Flute
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 695
9. Work Matters Blog (Bob Sutton)
Topics
- Leadership
- Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 452
10. Recruiting Brainfood (by Hung Lee)
note: Hung Lee focuses his content on his email newsletter (reaching 30,000+ subscribers) so his reach is much higher than this #10 ranking implies. If this were a list of the the top recruiting newsletters, Hung Lee would very likely be #1! If more writers like Hung would share their subscriber counts, we’ll do that Top Recruiting Newsletter list!
Topics
- One of the best weekly recruiting newsletters in the industry. Subscribe!
- Recruiting Brainfood Facebook Group
- Recruiting Brainfood Podcast
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- 20 Questions With…Christina Robinson
- 20 Questions With…Glen Cathey
- Big List of Places to Post Jobs (Global)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 204
11. Dr. John Sullivan Blog
Topics
- HR Strategy and Technology
- Recruiting Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Clarifying the Strategic Role of HR
- Steps in Developing a Recruiting Strategy
- Need to Cut Labor Costs but Avoid Layoffs? A Checklist of Cost-cutting Options (Part 1 of 2)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 175
12. The Searchologist (by Katrina Collier)
Topics
- Social Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Is it LinkedIn stalking to view a profile multiple times?
- 5 Ways To Improve Your LinkedIn News Feed
- 10 things to do before you pay for a LinkedIn Careers tab!
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 104
13. The Savage Truth (by Greg Savage)
Topics
- Recruiter Strategy
- Recruiter Trends and Insight
- Management
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
14. Jim Stroud Blog
Topics
- Future of Work
- HR Strategy
- Career Development
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Would You Hire a Social Justice Warrior
- The Pros and Cons of Predictive Policing
- Is It Right To Profit on Prison Labor?
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
15. Recruiting Future (Matt Alder)
Topics
- Candidate Experience
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Ep 338: Future Brainfood with Hung Lee
- Ep 124: Campus Recruiting Evolution at PwC
- Ep 344: The Future Of Talent Acquisition with Josh Bersin
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
16. Robin Schooling Blog
Topics
- Human Resources
- Business
- Organizations
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Global Human Capital Trends Report – 2019
- Zombie Human Resources; #DTHR Comes Back from the Dead
- I Got Nothing
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
17. Katrina Kibben Blog
Topics
- Job Descriptions and Job Postings
- Candidate Experience
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Worst Profile Photos on LinkedIn
- C-Suite with a Tattoo Sleeve
- Ninja Happiness Officer and More Made Up Job Titles
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
Top HR Content Curators
1. Recruiting Daily
Topics
- Talent Leadership
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Why the U.S. has a STEM shortage and how we fix it (Part 1)
- How to Create the Perfect Recruiting Dashboard
- The 7 Reasons Why People Change Jobs
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,000
1. Recruiting Blogs
Topics
- Talent Leadership
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- “At Your Earliest Convenience…”
- Great Qualities Every Administrative Assistant Needs
- Why INTJs Make the Worst (and Best) Employees
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 2,000
3. Recruiting Brief
Topics
- Talent Leadership
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 736
4. Recruiting Headlines
Topics
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- HR Tech
- Candidate Experience
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- Indeed Adds Automated Phone Screening to Job Applies
- List of Gig Economy Job Sites
- Thank You for Applying Email Example
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 622
5. HCM Technology Report
Topics
- HR News
- HR Tech Trends
- Employer Branding
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- New HireVue Feature Takes Aim at Code Test Cheating
- Seen by Indeed Replaces Prime With More ‘Holistic’ Search, Tools
- Greenhouse Cuts Workforce as Recruiting Remains Unsettled
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 531
6. Unleash Blog
Topics
- HR News
- HR Tech Trends
- HR Leadership
Top 3 Blog Posts (by Organic Traffic)
- So Long to the Wet Laundry Feeling
- Goldman Sachs Boss Says Remote Work is an ‘Aberration’
- Survey: 77% of US Employees Frustrated with Legacy HR Tech
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): 449
7. HR Tech Feed
Topics
- Talent Leadership
- Recruiting Trends and Tips
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
Organic Traffic (Monthly Avg.): <100
Other HR & Recruitment Blogs (Untrackable)
There are a number of other awesome hiring blogs that we did not include above because tracking them through ahrefs would be an “apples-to-oranges”comparison. The detailed reason that these HR blogs are in this section instead is:
- They are a blog but their articles’ traffic is not counted because the blog articles are in a different folder.
- They are a mostly product-oriented blog with a small % of agnostic content (e.g. Workday’s blog)
List of Awesome HR Blogs (Untrackable)
- The Muse Blog
- Monster Hiring/Recruiting Blog
- “Win-Win” Performance-based Hiring Blog by The Lou Adler Group
- Beacon Lane Consulting’s Talent Acquisition Blog
- Workday Blog
- Jobvite Blog
- Avature Blog
- AllyO Blog
- Y Scouts Blog
- Hireclix Blog
- Blu Ivy Group Blog
- Direct Employers Blog
- The Clovers Journal
- GetHppy Blog
- Success Performance Solutions Blog
- N2Growth Blog
- The Humu Blog
- Recruiting Tools Blog
- Havas People Blog
- Human Resources Today
- HRloom Growth-minded HR Tips
Why I wrote this?
My team and I here at Ongig are on a mission to eliminate boring and biased job descriptions. As part of this, we want to give shout-outs to our peers putting out amazing HR blogs
