Collaborative hiring is changing the way companies recruit new staff. Its benefits include: making better choices when selecting candidates better integration for new staff more engagement in the hiring process for your existing team But what exactly is it, and how can you implement it in your business? What is Collaborative Hiring? Collaborative hiring is… Read more »
What is DEIB? [+ 5 Tips for DEIB Initiatives] (2023 Update)
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 »
5+ Examples of a Diversity Committee [including the NFL] (2023 Update)
The NFL is in the news this week after announcing their first-ever diversity committee, following a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphin Head Coach Brian Flores. Flores is suing the NFL, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants for “alleged discrimination and racism in hiring practices.” This is the NFL’s first diversity committee. But, I… Read more »
Diversity and Inclusion Manager: The Rising Role
The Diversity and Inclusion Manager role has been rising since 2022, according to Linkedin, and at the start of 2023. Why? Most organizations realize the importance of a diverse workforce. A Diversity and Inclusion Manager helps organizations achieve their goals for creating inclusive workplaces. In this post, you’ll find: The answer to “Who is a… Read more »
ChatGPT: Should you use it to write job descriptions?
It seems ChatGPT is the “next big thing.” But is ai-written text great for job descriptions? You can use it, but I recommend using it with other tools for optimizing JDs. I did a test to show you why. My first step was prompting OpenAI ChatGPT to “Write me a job description for a Sales… Read more »
5 Tips to Improve Your Diversity Hiring Strategy
Diversity is crucial to tap into a global talent pool of professionals from all backgrounds. If you’re not focusing on inclusive recruiting practices (or making diversity a priority), you’re failing to attract the best and the brightest to your business. To avoid this mistake and build a diverse workplace that will take your company forward, you… Read more »
Talent Acquisition vs Recruitment: What’s the Difference? (2023 Update)
Talent acquisition vs recruitment — what’s the difference? They are similar, but not the same. Before we get into the differences, let’s take a quick look at their definitions. What is talent acquisition? Talent acquisition (like recruitment), is about finding the best people for your company, but it focuses more on your long game. It’s… Read more »
7 Job Description Writing Software Tools
What is job description writing software? Job description writing software helps you write job descriptions easier (and faster) by: optimizing keywords removing outdated words and phrases ensuring that your JD complies with diversity requirements To save you research time, we’ve listed 7 of the best job description writing software to streamline your recruiting efforts: 1…. Read more »
7+ Examples of Allyship in the Workplace (2023 Update)
How can you build allyship in the workplace? I found 7 examples of companies doing just that. Before we dive in, here’s what it means to be an ally at work. What is allyship in the workplace? Being a good ally means you accept the privilege majority groups have in a professional setting and… Read more »
5 Examples of a SHRM Job Description Template
Inclusive and concise JDs attract the best talent. And the pros at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) support efficient hiring practices, including writing great job descriptions (JDs). Here are 5 examples of a SHRM job description template to help streamline your search for top performers. I’ve added tips to each for optimal results. Let’s… Read more »
6 Tips for Recruiting Automation (+ tools to try)
Recruiting automation is getting more popular, and with good reason. Recruitment is necessary, but it costs you time (and money). Why does recruitment take so long? In short, numbers. You might attract loads of applicants, but many of them might not be the right fit for your team. Either way, you have to review their… Read more »
6 Tips for Setting Diversity and Inclusion Performance Goals
For your organization to stay competitive in a diverse and global world, incorporate DEI practices into your everyday operations. Research from McKinsey & Co. shows companies with a diverse workforce experience 36% more returns than non-diverse ones. But setting diversity and inclusion performance goals isn’t an easy, one-time task. The process requires commitment for success…. Read more »
10+ Catchy Job Postings (2023 Update)
Catchy job postings are a great way to attract potential candidates. I found 10+ companies using creative job titles, images, catchy phrases, or “unusual” perks for job postings that might make candidates take a second look. I created this compilation of help wanted ad examples with catchy hiring slogans and catchy recruiting phrases for you… Read more »
How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples (2023 Update)
If you want to know how to write a job description, we are confident our report below can help guide you. Writing job descriptions is clearly a skill talent leaders want to know about. Did you know that the #1 searched HR term on Google is (source: ahrefs.com): “how to write a job description” The… Read more »
7 Tips for Writing Job Descriptions to Attract Diverse Candidates (2023 Update)
Do you need to make your talent search more inclusive? Here are 7 tips for writing job descriptions to attract diverse candidates: 1. Avoid exclusionary words If your job descriptions have biased or “exclusionary” language, you might deter diverse candidates. Try to avoid words that offend (or exclude) job seekers based on their: race ethnicity… Read more »
