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BIPOC: The Most Controversial Word in Diversity to Know

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The BIPOC acronym has exploded in social media and in news stories. But, what does it mean? Also, why is it one of the hottest (and controversial) words in diversity? Questions about the BIPOC Acronym In this post, we will answer some of the most-searched-for questions and phrases around the BIPOC acronym including: “BIPOC meaning”… Read more »

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How to Combat Ableism At Work (10+ Helpful Tips)

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An estimated 27% of Americans face some form of disability that requires unique care, treatments, and lifestyle considerations. The demographic also represents a considerable size of talented hires that companies miss out on due to ableism. Adding to the challenge is that 42% of candidates reject job offers in response to poor interview experiences.  By… Read more »

15 Easy Ways to Have More Consistent Job Descriptions

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Are your job descriptions consistent? If not, you risk confusing candidates and causing more work for your hiring managers and recruiters. Creating consistent job descriptions across your organization helps maintain clarity, ensure fairness, and improve the hiring process. Consistent job descriptions can also cut time-to-fill — specifically, the time it takes to get from req… Read more »

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5 Top Ways to Improve Hiring on LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is one of the first websites people visit to find new job openings and opportunities in their industry. So, it makes sense that many companies also choose to post their job ads and start hiring on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is strictly a professional network. Therefore, it is uniquely positioned to bring companies, customers, and potential… Read more »

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A Secret & Easy Way to Recruit Veterans from Your Career Site

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Want to recruit veterans or enlisted members of the military? I’m guessing yes. There are 1 million+ people in the U.S. Armed Forces and 250,000 per year transition out of the U.S. military. If you want to recruit veterans better, first you have to speak their language…their job lingo in particular. Veterans and enlisted members… Read more »

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5 Best Employee Value Propositions to Elevate Your Job Ads

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The job market has become increasingly competitive in recent years. So, while companies in the past have focused on outbidding competitors through attractive salaries, this isn’t a sustainable long-term strategy. That’s where employee value propositions (EVPs) can swoop in as a secret weapon in attracting and retaining quality hires.  Gartner outlined 9 Future of Work… Read more »

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How to Reduce Racial Bias in Hiring: 12 Steps

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Racial bias in hiring and recruitment is still alive in many organizations. For instance, a study by the National Bureau of Research showed that job applicants with distinctively Black names are about 10% less likely to get contacted for interviews regardless of their skills, experience, and education level. So, racial bias in hiring is still… Read more »

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An HR Manager’s Guide to Agile Methodology Implementation

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With the workforce constantly changing, many professionals now prefer working remotely. The gig economy is expanding, and employees have different expectations from employers. As a result, attracting and retaining top talent depends on how quickly an organization can adapt to these changes. And this is when agile HR comes into play. Agile methodology is derived from… Read more »

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How to Write the Most Readable Job Descriptions (8 Tips)

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You’ve heard me talk about “readability” in job descriptions recently. It’s vital. Readable job descriptions have higher apply rates. We’ve measured the success of different job description strategies with machine learning. We found that readability is one of the three most important qualities a job description can have. The other two are gender-neutrality and overall… Read more »

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5 New Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Recruitment

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Hiring and recruitment have become increasingly challenging in the face of a fiercely competitive workforce and economic uncertainty. HR teams also struggle with recruitment budget constraints, which further complicates the hiring process. So, you must ensure you’re maximizing ROI in recruitment. These situations have prompted hiring managers to reassess the core of their talent acquisition strategies…. Read more »

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8 Great Diversity Recruiting Websites for Employers

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Looking for resources to help you diversify your hiring pipeline? Here are the best 8 diversity recruiting websites to support those efforts. We also list some extra DEI tools and job boards at the bottom. Enjoy! Ongig’s Free D&I Articles & Reports When I think of diversity recruiting websites, one thing that comes to mind… Read more »

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17 Examples of the Best Diversity and Inclusion Software

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Building an inclusive workforce isn’t easy. Therefore, you have to develop a DEI strategy to ensure you’re hiring inclusively and convince your leaders of the importance of DEIB. You must also be able to track your diversity goals to know your progress. So this is where diversity and inclusion software comes in. Diversity and inclusion… Read more »

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What is Talent Intelligence? How Does It Remove Bias in Hiring?

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Talent within an organization is its greatest asset. The vision may be clear, and there might be adequate resources and a well-thought-out plan, but you need the right people to bring it all together. That’s where talent intelligence comes into play. However, finding the ‘right people’ these days is easier said than done. More than ever,… Read more »

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6 Ways to Use AI in Recruitment Marketing

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“We’re falling behind in terms of employer branding. We need to do more.” Sounds familiar? Then, you might not understand how to use AI in recruitment. Or… “Our candidates express dissatisfaction with their candidate experience. Something has to change.” “The conversion rate from our job postings is much lower than we expected. What can we… Read more »

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The Guide to Gender Neutral Adjectives [a list of 190]

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Why should you use gender neutral adjectives? Did you know they affect people’s behavior (e.g., in everyday language, interview questions, job ads, etc.)? Therefore, using them helps you avoid words that might be interpreted as biased, discriminating, or degrading.  So, here’s a comprehensive list of gender neutral adjectives to help you create more balanced job… Read more »