Google does it. So do Apple, IBM, Tesla, UPS, and many more. What do these companies have in common? They’re all dropping college degree requirements. Yes, you heard right: They’re all removing the requirement of a college degree from their job descriptions. According to some leaders, business leaders, millions of jobs requiring a 4-year degree… Read more »
Is “POC” friendly?
Is “POC” friendly language? It’s not a simple answer. In this blog, I answer the question what does POC mean? And, help shed some light on the confusion around POC and IF you should use it (or not). What does “POC” stand for? In diversity, POC means “People/Person of Color” in North America and “People/Person… Read more »
HR Conferences in 2022
HR conferences in 2022 seem to be moving back to normal (in-person), yet there are still a good amount of virtual events. As always, we like to lead with a table listing all HR conferences giving you a easier, zoomed out look of the year. Then we dive into details of each HR conference below… Read more »
What is Social Desirability Bias?
Social desirability bias is the need for acceptance. Look at social media if you want to see this need in action. Humans are social creatures. Belonging in a society or a group often means following (written and non-written) social norms in the way you dress, speak, and how you respond to questions. You’ve probably encountered this… Read more »
5 Tips for Writing an Inclusion Statement [+ examples]
An inclusion statement is a compass…a commitment to DEI that helps direct decisions your company makes. 69 % of executives agree DEI is a critical issue. Being inclusive is not just the right thing to do; it’s also great for the bottom line. If you want to start (or improve) your DEI initiatives, a great… Read more »
200+ Famous Native Americans [Chiefs, Celebs, Models, Politicians, Actors, Musicians & More!]
Ongig’s mission is to celebrate all people. So, I started a list of Native American celebrities who’ve found success. This list of 200+ famous Native American people includes: This list is dynamic. I’m not an expert on Native American famous people…so I welcome comments, additions, and edits. I also include a few Native American movies… Read more »
6 Freelancers Who Write Great Job Descriptions [+ 3 agencies]
To write great job ads, you can use a job description tool or hire a copywriter. Here are 6 copywriters who are top of their game at writing job descriptions: Katrina Kibben Katrina Kibben, CEO of Three Ears Media, is one of the industry’s pro job description writers. Their team writes thousands of inclusive job… Read more »
Skills vs Competencies…are they the same?
Skills vs competencies…what’s the difference? Are they the same? Which should you use in your job postings? In this blog, we’ll dig in for answers. Skills vs Competencies Skills refer to an employee’s learned activities (through training or experience) related to a role. Competencies are skills (combined with abilities and knowledge) that help an employee… Read more »
6 Ways to Debias Your Language Effectively
If you are crafting new job postings, you might want to make your language more inclusive. So, you must ensure that you debias your language. I found 6 debiasing techniques that can help. Before we jump into debiasing strategies, let’s define “biased language” and “debiasing.” What is Biased Language? “Biased language includes expressions that demean… Read more »
70+ Famous Adopted People [+ Celebrities with Adopted Kids]
To support Ongig’s mission of celebrating everyone, I started this list of famous adopted people. They’re successful celebrities, athletes, writers, singers, former presidents & more…plus I list celebrities with adopted children. Actresses and Actors who were Adopted [+ TV Personalities and Comedians] Dean Cain. This TV personality best known for playing the role of Clark… Read more »
Being Non-Binary: The Top 75 Questions People Have [with Answers]
Did you know that 220,000+ people per month search Google with a question about being non-binary? This tells me loads of people are asking Google for answers about: what non binary terms mean OR being non binary themselves OR what to call someone who identifies as non-binary Many of the non binary questions are similar…asking… Read more »
7 Helpful DEI Analytics Tools for a Diverse Team
How do you measure DEI analytics? Numbers don’t lie…and 67% of HR leaders agree that diversity is essential. So, we’ve created a list of tools that can help you improve (and track) diversity analytics in your biz. These 7 DEI analytics tools help you: Why DEI Analytics? Before we get to the list, here’s why… Read more »
10 of the Best Career Pages in 2021 (and Why!)
Every couple of months I search the web to find awesome, new career pages and to understand the types of content company’s use to attract candidates. Specifically, I look for things like career page design, types of images and videos used, D&I content, employer and employee branding, and more. Looking for more ideas to your… Read more »
80+ Famous Non-Binary Celebrities [Models, TikTok’ers, Actors, Athletes, Musicians & More!]
Ongig’s mission is to celebrate all people. So, I started a list of famous non binary celebrities who’ve found success. Not only have the 80+ folx on this list achieved greatness, but many have done it in a world where some people (wrongly) judge them by their gender identity. 80+ Non Binary Celebrities Now, onto… Read more »
10 Helpful Diversity Tools For Hiring
Humans sometimes carry unconscious bias that leads to unintended prejudice, especially when hiring people. Good news: Many diversity tools can help remove this bias (unconscious or not). Studies show diverse companies: “diverse companies enjoy 2.3 times higher cash flow per employee…inclusive teams improve team performance by up to 30 percent in high-diversity environments…companies with diverse management teams had… Read more »
