diversity and inclusion performance goals

6 Helpful Tips for Setting Diversity and Inclusion Performance Goals

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For your organization to stay competitive in a diverse and global world, incorporate diversity and inclusion 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… Read more »

Ongig’s 25 Most-Read Articles of 2022

Ongig’s 25 Most-Read Articles of 2022

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Here are the 25 most-read articles on Ongig’s blog in 2022 (we wrote 133 articles total). 879,524 people viewed just these 25 articles (2,272,744 people read all of our articles). Thank you for reading them! 1. Job Titles: The Definitive Guide – 140,714 Views 2. 25 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements – 110,386 Views 3. 100+ Creative &… Read more »

Equity vs Equality in the Workplace

Equity vs Equality in the Workplace: What’s the Difference?

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There’s a high volume of searches for “equity vs equality in the workplace” on Google each month, so I decided to write this blog to help remove any confusion between the two. In this blog, you’ll find: The original version of the meme created in 2012 by Craig Froehle is pictured above. In 2013, it… Read more »

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7 Helpful Steps for a D&I Strategy [2024 Update]

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Top companies are talking about Diversity & Inclusion in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. But how do you implement a diversity and inclusion strategy? Developing an effective strategy for managing diversity starts with a conversation and is followed by action. Here are 7 steps we found for implementing a diversity strategy for… Read more »

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Why It’s Important to Support Employee Mental Health

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Most people spend about 1/3 of their lives working. Unfortunately, for many, that time is filled with stress. 83% of American workers are stressed by their jobs. Stress can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression (and quickly cause burnout in the workplace).  As an HR pro, fostering a work environment supporting employee… Read more »

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5 Examples of Inclusive Recruiting Practices

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Having a diverse team is good for your bottom line. Companies with a more diverse workforce experience 36% more returns than non-diverse ones. Plus, 76% of candidates and employees from different backgrounds prefer to work for co.s focused on inclusive culture.  If you want to build your DEI hiring strategy, here are 5 examples of… Read more »

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8 Useful Tips for Internal Communication During the Hiring Process

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When you want to fill certain roles in your company, it’s only natural to look at your competition. You want to know what they offer and how you compare. You’ll also want to know how you should communicate your job openings to attract top talent. With this in mind, you’ll want to focus on your internal… Read more »

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The Top 5 “DEI Words” to Know [+ their acronyms]

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You likely use DEI words (or their acronyms) in JDs and other HR content. Here are 5 of the most common we find (plus, examples of how brands use them): Let’s dive in. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Diversity and inclusion are 2 closely related concepts – but they are not the same. Diversity is about… Read more »

How to Choose the Right HR Tool: HCM, HRIS, or HRMS

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To survive in the fast-paced modern marketplace, businesses must continuously look for ways to evolve. And that include making sure that your team is using the right HR tool. So, this often means learning new tricks like using automated functional testing tools to improve your service delivery and bottom line. It’s possible your regular processes are… Read more »

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4 Helpful Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

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An estimated 70 million people in the United States have some form of criminal history, whether a formal arrest or a conviction. Therefore, fair chance hiring laws help give these individuals opportunities to find stable jobs and contribute to the workforce. To regulate how “justice-involved” people are treated during hiring, various fair chance hiring laws… Read more »

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7 Top DEI Roles and Responsibilities to Know

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Clear DEI roles and responsibilities are a mainstay in the modern workplace. So, you’ll spot the acronym DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) almost everywhere — from LinkedIn listings to JDs, and the trending social posts of thought leaders. It’s a sign that more employers are putting in the time and effort to attract and retain… Read more »

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7 “Must-Knows” about Job Postings with Salary Information [+ without]

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Despite growing pay equity and transparency developments, many employers still hesitate to show their job postings with salary info.  According to Payscale’s 2022 Compensation Best Practices, 68% of organizations share pay ranges with employees, but only 22% do so in the job ad. Many studies reveal that Gen Z and millennials are more interested in… Read more »

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Gender Diversity and Women in Tech: 5 Facts That You Need to Know

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Gender diversity has become more and more critical to company culture and business outcomes with each passing year. However, only 25% of computer occupations are performed by women, according to the Pew Research Center. To talk more about women in tech, we gathered numbers from proprietary data. So, this is what companies tell the public… Read more »

What is Diversity Recruiting and Why It’s Important?

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Making your company more inclusive means prioritizing diversity and making it a part of your company policies, activities, and operations. That includes diversity recruiting.  Below we explore the meaning of diversity recruiting, why diversity in recruitment is important, and why it’s a powerful tool for building better (and more profitable) businesses. Plus, we look at some… Read more »

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10+ Top Employer Branding Podcasts

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If you want to brush up on all things “EB,” here are 10+ employer branding podcasts from HR pros. These podcasts will give you an edge in using employer branding to attract top talent. The Employer Branding Podcast Join Jorgen Sundberg for this employer branding podcast filled with practical tips for talent attraction and branding… Read more »