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 »
Why You Need a Risk Management Policy for a Successful 2024
Even though diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and environmental social governance (ESG) policies are important, these policies still face challenges. Critics persist despite the proven benefits. So, to ensure success, it’s vital to have a strong risk management policy to handle potential issues and improve these initiatives. For instance, anti-corporate activists have dismissed DEIB… 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 »
8 Essential HR Strategies for Startups: Build Your First Team
HR professionals hold the keys to more than just recruitment and management — they’re the architects of the team that will drive a startup’s success. So, you’re right to be thinking about the essential HR strategies for startups. But where to begin? How do you navigate the myriad of challenges and opportunities in the startup… Read more »
Top 10 Feminine-Biased Words Used in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)
Masculine vs. feminine job descriptions remains a hot topic these days. Last week I shared The Top 10 Masculine Biased Words Used in Job Descriptions. If you’re trying to gender-neutralize your job ads, eliminating those top 10 masculine-biased words is a good start. So, are there loads of feminine-biased words in job ads? Some of you… 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 »
How to Use AI-Based Hiring to Improve Your Retention Rates
Strong recruiting has always been the key to hiring the right people and keeping employees for the long haul. AI (artificial intelligence) has become a hot topic in the industry, with many leaders finding it one of the most game-changing technologies in the field. Talent acquisition specialists say AI-based hiring has helped automate repetitive tasks… Read more »
Top 10 Helpful Augmented Writing Tools for Job Descriptions (2024 Update)
Augmented writing has taken off and employers have taken notice. You could hire a copywriter to write your job descriptions but wouldn’t you rather give your ENTIRE hiring team (recruiters and hiring managers included) augmented writing tools? So, one of the biggest challenges is writing job descriptions that are gender-neutral and free of other bias…. Read more »
The Top 10 Masculine Biased Words Used in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)
What are the top masculine biased words used in job descriptions? Knowing if you have masculine vs. feminine job descriptions is a hot topic these days. Most companies want to hire more women. This week, I used Ongig’s Text Analyzer software (the tool for gender bias in job descriptions) to find out. I had Text… Read more »
The Best Automated Job Description Builder (2024)
Are you struggling with the task of writing, updating, and managing job descriptions? Enter the solution: an automated job description builder. Companies of all sizes have to write, update, and manage job descriptions. For small organizations, this may be a simpler task, with a limited number of positions they hire for each year. But as… Read more »
5 Useful Best Practices for Rewriting Job Descriptions
If you’ve experienced a delay in filling out your open roles, high turnover rates, or constant but unnecessary hiring, it might be time to start rewriting job descriptions. An Indeed survey revealed that 52% of job seekers say job description quality is very or extremely influential on their decision to apply. 72% of job seekers… 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 »
10 Recruitment Challenges for 2024 (+ Tips to Overcome Them)
There will always be recruitment challenges — high competition for talent, lean budgets, candidates receiving many offers, and a lack of qualified applicants. Even with these hiring problems, HR teams are still expected to achieve great results every year. So to succeed in the hiring world, you need to know common and new challenges. This… Read more »
7 Time Management Strategies for Improved Efficiency and Employee Retention
If you’re navigating declining employee performance, productivity, and retention, have you looked at time management strategies yet? When workers don’t manage their time well, they take on too much, rush to complete tasks and miss deadlines. They have low energy and morale. Plus, although time management is the individual’s responsibility, managers play a significant role… Read more »
How to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace
An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. The goal is to create a fair and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe so they can give their best at their jobs. The policy details what counts as discrimination and bias. It also outlines the… Read more »
