Do you want to make sure your job ads grab the attention of all kinds of people? Then, you’re in the right place. So, do you need to make your talent search more inclusive to attract diverse talent? Here are 11 tips for writing job descriptions to attract diverse candidates: 1. Avoid exclusionary words to… Read more »
10 Best Tips for Success Navigating the Talent Crunch
The talent crunch is a pressing issue that continues to plague companies worldwide. Therefore, truly, finding the right talent with the necessary skills for their roles is a significant challenge. Job market research by Korn Ferry reveals that industries could face a global talent shortage of 8.5 million, amounting to an estimated $8.5 trillion in… Read more »
What is DEIB? 5 Helpful Tips for DEIB Initiatives (2024)
What is DEIB? Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are hot topics in many organizations. But, they can take some effort to understand. We’re here to demystify these and give you a few tips for launching DEIB initiatives in your workplace. You might hear many acronyms—EDI, DEI, JEDI, DEIB —and we’ll share what each of… Read more »
100+ Creative & Funny Job Titles by Department & Position (2024 Update)
I’ve been writing a lot about job titles lately (see Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide). As part of that journey, I’ve run across some funny job titles. There are numerous creative job titles for every department and position. In today’s competitive job market, companies are finding unique ways to stand out by creating imaginative job… Read more »
10+ Examples of Top Companies with Autistic Hiring Programs (2024)
50-75% of autistic adults in the U.S. are “unemployed or underemployed.” So, some brands are trying to lower these statistics through autistic hiring programs. We have collated some insights on how hiring teams continue to improve talent acquisition practices by making jobs more accessible to a diverse workforce. Here are 10+ examples of companies hiring people… Read more »
A Recap of RecFest Nashville USA (2024)
I recently attended RecFest Nashville. The event had a fun festival feel and turned Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park into a lively meeting spot for recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, and other talent acquisition professionals. Inspired by its UK origins at Knebworth Park, RecFest USA brought attendees, speakers, and vendors together in a unique way. Between… Read more »
12 Top Talent Acquisition Problems & Solutions to Know
Talent acquisition is highly detail-oriented, especially for enterprises that are getting thousands of applications for each hiring campaign. Resolving these tasks head-on to avoid talent acquisition problems could lead to overlooked talent and wasted recruitment time. So, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet to help your company enhance its recruitment workflow. In this post, we share… Read more »
5 Helpful Examples of a 4-Day Work Week Policy Template
Considering offering three-day weekends and a 4-day work week (flexible schedule arrangements) to your employees? Then, you’ve come to the right spot. In this guide, we’re overviewing what four-day work weeks are and also the benefits of implementing them. We’re also looking into any challenges that may arise and their solutions. In addition, we’ll go… Read more »
20 Top Communications Job Titles (Includes PR!) in 2024
What are the optimal Communications job titles? I asked my team to help me analyze which Communications/Public Relations job titles work best. So, in this mini-report (the latest chapter in Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide, you’ll find guidance on: Communications Job Titles Hierarchy — The standard for Communications/PR department positions, including; Leaders, VPs, Directors,… Read more »
Top 18 Employer Reviews & Ratings Sites for 2024
Employer reviews ratings sites are a top resource for job seekers. So, you can think of them as a “Yelp for employers/companies”. Therefore, it’s important to know where job seekers doing their research so you can manage your employer brand and reputation. And yes, negative online employer reviews ratings on these sites can harm your… Read more »
17 Top Diversity Podcasts for 2024 and Beyond
DEI might feel like a moving target, and to an extent, it is. So, a great way to stay up-to-date is by listening to diversity podcasts. Podcasts are a somewhat new (and evolving) part of life. They’ve only been around since 2004. But, diversity and inclusion podcasts are an easy (and mostly free) way to… Read more »
What is AI in Recruitment? The Facts
AI adoption has become rampant in talent management, with reliable and ever-improving features that accelerate the recruitment process. Artificial intelligence’s accuracy and consistency simplify the steps to handle the mountain of repetitive tasks hiring teams face. With AI tools constantly bringing in the right people who best fit their roles, your organization can maintain a… Read more »
How to Hire Faster at Scale (7 Tips)
Every top enterprise recruiter faces a recurring question: “How can we hire faster at scale?” While finding great candidates is about diversifying talent pools to match a position, the real challenge lies in doing it quickly. While assessing a suitable fit for a role takes time, delaying your selection could result in top talent knocking… Read more »
Inclusive Leadership: How to Drive Positive Change in Your Workplace
In recent years, styles of leadership have been analyzed and reformed as those in authority begin to recognize the benefits of bucking the status quo. One of these styles is inclusive leadership. Inclusive leadership is an approach that has gained popularity for the positive impact it has on leaders, employees, and organizations alike. Are you curious… Read more »
5+ Top Examples of Employers Using “Dream Job” Marketing Pages
Employers get a lot of buzz out of advertising a “dream job”. A dream job can be an evergreen position or a special one-time job (see Chief Hiking Officer below). So, here are 5+ examples I found: Devil’s Brewing Company’s Chief Hiking Officer In June, Devil’s Brewing advertised an opening for Chief Hiking Officer which… Read more »
