The importance of job descriptions for employers is vital to the hiring process. JDs show your unique culture and set employee expectations. To create quality JDs, you’ll need to do more than list the basic tasks, requirements, and skills for a position. For instance, your JDs should include your company’s core values and social responsibilities…. Read more »
The 7-Step Process for Writing Job Descriptions
What is your process for writing job descriptions? Creating well-written and inclusive JDs helps you stand out from the thousands of companies hiring and get more applicants. Here are 7 tips to add to your process for success. 1. Use concise job titles Job titles are one of the most effective ways for candidates to find… Read more »
What is Conscious Inclusion?
Inclusion-based workplaces have advantages. Including improved employee emotional well-being and retention. So, how can you practice “conscious inclusion” at work? One way is conscious inclusion training to help prevent bias and conflicts that arise when you least expect them. What is Conscious Inclusion? Before we dive into inclusion training and examples, let’s define “conscious… Read more »
7 Tips to Create Diverse Interview Panels
The first step to building an efficient diversity recruiting process is to have diverse interview panels. 68% of candidates believe a diverse interview panel is essential to better hiring experiences and outcomes. Diverse interview panels should include interviewers with diverse characteristics: age race gender identity sexual orientation skills experience When your interview panels are diverse,… Read more »
The Ultimate List of Job Description Best Practices
There are many elements involved in attracting the best candidates to your open roles. But an experienced HR pro knows that it all starts with job descriptions. The way you structure, brand, market, and write your job description has a big impact on your hiring strategy, and helps you attract the right candidates. That’s why… Read more »
Gen Z Is Leading the Way for Workplace Equality
Gen Z is leading the charge for workplace equality like never before. With their unique insights and values, this generation strives to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all. If you work in HR, it’s key to recognize and understand this powerful influence on the modern workforce. In this age of social awareness,… Read more »
7 Boilerplate Language Examples for Job Descriptions
Boilerplate language helps you create job descriptions that are not only effective, but also consistent and legally compliant. This article will discuss the different boilerplate language examples commonly used in job descriptions. What is boilerplate language? Boilerplate language is a uniform message that is usually part of standard documents like contracts. You can also find… Read more »
How to Become a Good Diversity Recruiter (5 Tips)
If you’ve been asking yourself, “How do I become a good diversity recruiter?” then I’ve got some answers for you. Starting a career in diversity recruitment is fulfilling and comes with a good salary. But there are a number of skills you’ll need before getting started. This includes having relevant experience in HR and recruitment,… Read more »
9 Ways to Reduce Interviewer Bias in Recruitment
One of the most important stages of the recruiting process is the interview. Unfortunately, a high-stakes conversation like a job interview can trigger interviewer bias affecting even the most experienced hiring managers. Failure to learn how to reduce interviewer bias may lead to your organization losing out on top talent. A 2018 Linkedin study on… Read more »
30+ Examples of an Exclusionary Synonym
What does exclusionary mean? The term is defined in different ways. Let’s define it and look at some examples of an exclusionary synonym. What does exclusionary mean? The Cambridge Dictionary defines exclusionary as: “causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place.” But this still needs… Read more »
How to Create a Culture of Remote Collaboration (4 Tips)
There’s a lot to be said about remote collaboration and remote work overall. When you’re working from home, you: can reduce or even get rid of the costs of child or elder care avoid the expense and hassle of a commute might be able to set your own work hours These things are convenient and… Read more »
Why You Should Create a Strong Diversity and Inclusion Budget
Recent DEI research shows that 78% of American workers believe working for an employer that values diversity and inclusion is important. Meanwhile, 89% of companies have a formal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. And that’s why you need a comprehensive diversity and inclusion budget for your business. So, if your company doesn’t have a… Read more »
12 of the Best Leadership Podcasts to Listen to Now
If you’re a busy professional interested in becoming a manager someday, listening to the best leadership podcasts is a great idea. Listening to podcasts while driving or doing other tasks around the house is a good way to learn more about the latest trends in leadership and managing people. Here’s a list of 12 of… Read more »
What is Job Description Benchmarking?
Job description benchmarking is similar to salary benchmarking, where you study how other companies list their compensation packages. Instead, you’ll study their job descriptions and internal details to ensure you aren’t missing key components to complete tasks successfully. The idea behind job description benchmarking is to write such a stellar (and pointed) JD that: you’ll… 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 »
