What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity? A commitment to diversity statement on your career page or company website is a way to share your position on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 7+ Examples of a Commitment to Diversity Statement I found the below 7 examples of a great commitment to diversity… Read more »
200+ Famous Gay People [A List of LGBT Actors, Entrepreneurs, Writers, Musicians, Athletes & More!]
As part of Ongig’s mission to celebrate all people, I felt inspired to start a list of successful/famous gay people. Not only have the 200+ folks on this list achieved greatness, but many have done it in a world where some people (wrongly) judge them by their sexual orientation. Methodology & Disclaimer: I focused on… Read more »
10 Creative Diversity Ads from Top Brands
More big brands are creating diversity ads as part of their inclusive marketing strategy. I found 10 top brands with ads that show diversity…and many of them have extra-powerful D&I messages. 10 Diversity Ads from Top Brands Most of these ads with diversity are videos, except for Target’s, which is an image of inclusive marketing… Read more »
7 Helpful Examples of Creative Job Postings (in 2021)
Finding the right talent often starts with standing out from the crowd, and nothing grabs attention like creative job postings. In today’s competitive job market, a standard listing might not cut it. Candidates are drawn to opportunities that feel fresh, engaging, and reflective of a company’s unique culture. This blog showcases some of the most… Read more »
Head of Museum Resigns Over One Wrong Word in Job Ad
Charles Venable resigned last week as the head of the Indianapolis Museum of Art Newfields (IMA) over a racially biased phrase in a job posting. The original job posting used the words “core, white art audience”. The phrase has since been replaced with “traditional core art audience”. Here’s a screenshot of the posting before, the… Read more »
40+ Words Associated with Neurodiversity That You Should Know
There’s a ton of interest in neurodiversity terms these days. For example, check out how many times Google users (U.S.-only) asked the following question last month (Jan. 2021): What is neurodiversity? (250) What is Dyscalculia? (600) What is the autism spectrum? (500) What is ADHD? (500) What is Aspergers Syndrome? (450) What is Dyslexia (250)… Read more »
5 Tools for Creating the Best Job Descriptions [2021 RecTech JD Tech Expo Recap]
Rectech Media hosted a virtual JD Technology Expo this week. Team Ongig had the pleasure of attending and presenting along with 4 other solid companies. All 5 presenters demoed job description tools and technology that help companies create the best job descriptions. If you missed it, you can find the video replay below. I also… Read more »
LGBT Words: A Comprehensive List of 75+ Helpful Terms
Do you use LGBT inclusive language? I started keeping a list of LGBT words for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in the glossary below. In this list you will find: words that start with trans (e.g., trans prefix words and words with trans) gender words & other terms related to… Read more »
15 Helpful Examples of Recruitment Marketing Platforms
Below is a list of 15 recruitment marketing platforms used by 500 U.S.-based employers that Ongig tracks. Note: Want to learn more about recruitment marketing? Check out our Recruitment Marketing Guide that is packed with strategies, examples, and more. Recruitment Marketing Platforms – Our Methodology Our list of 15 recruitment marketing tools includes only the software… Read more »
30 Helpful Diversity Job Boards for Employers [hiring POC, LGBTQ, Latinx+]
Is hiring for diversity a goal in your company? We found 30+ diversity job boards that might help with your search. I include the cost and tagline for each. The list of job boards for diversity is grouped, so it’s easier to navigate. In this article you will find: African American job boards Job boards… Read more »
6 Examples of Employers with High Diversity and Inclusion Statistics
More companies are reporting diversity and inclusion statistics than ever before. We found 6 employers whose diversity stats impress us. The 6 do well in: % of women and people of color in leadership roles % of board members who are people of color (POC) % of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) employees %… Read more »
49 HR Conferences & Webinars in 2021
In 2020, human resources conferences saw a big disruption as a result COVID-19. Most conferences were forced to move virtual/online which is where we’ll see most HR conferences in 2021. This year is projected to have fewer conferences so we decided to include some human resource webinars to our list. We also added an HR… Read more »
Netflix’s First-Ever ‘Inclusion Report’: 7 Useful Takeaways
Netflix’s first-ever inclusion report was released on January 13th. Like similar reports, it includes diversity and inclusion data. But we found 7 takeaways about inclusion and diversity at Netflix that are too good not to share. So, the inclusion report, published by Vernā Myers, VP of Inclusion Strategy, shows an in-depth look at internal Netflix… Read more »
Colorado’s Equal Pay Act [7 Examples of New Language in Job Postings]
In 2019, Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) passed the Senate in a 20-14 vote. The new rules went into effect on January 1, 2021. Women make 15 percent less than their male counterparts in Colorado, according to KOAA/U.S. Census Bureau. And the bill helps fix that via job posting changes: “The bill looks… Read more »
The U.S. Congress’ New Gender Neutral Language [14 terms are a no-no]
On the first day of 2021 new rules were outlined for gender neutral language in the U.S. Congress. A press release from the House Committee on Rules outlined details of the package that is meant to promote inclusion and diversity. The release said a few changes would be made. They include: establishing the Select Committee… Read more »
