53.8% of Companies Write Job Ads that Hint at Lying

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Candidates are more likely to respond to your job ads if they feel you’re being honest, upfront, and show you value your employees. So, how are over 50% of companies doing the opposite? And how can you make sure this headline isn’t about you? Let’s find out… 3 Tips to Boost Your “Honesty Rating” It’s… Read more »

Benefits of Second Chance Hiring

How to Boost Your Team with Second Chance Hiring: 3 Key Benefits for Your Business

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Nearly 1/3 of Americans have a previous arrest or conviction record. The need for these 70 million people to gain employment is essential on an individual and also on an economic level. So, that’s where second chance hiring plays an important role. “Second chance hiring encourages businesses to consider candidates with criminal backgrounds and make… Read more »

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5 Examples of Employer Branding Solutions

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Creating solid employer branding (EB) is essential. Why? “95% of candidates identify a company’s reputation as a key consideration when exploring new career opportunities” (source: KRG) Here are 5 employer branding solutions to set you up for success. Plus 4 successful EB examples for inspiration. Let’s get started. 1. Ongig – For Effective and Inclusive… Read more »

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How to Create the Ideal Remote Job Description: 7 Helpful Tips to Attract Top Talent

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If you want to hire great staff, the first step is to write effective job descriptions. When hiring for remote roles, you’ll need to tailor your remote job description to attract the best remote talent.  That means your job description for remote work positions needs to be captivating, optimized for SEO, and written with inclusive… Read more »

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Why Employee Benefits are Important for Employer Branding

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This article digs into why employee benefits are important for attracting and retaining talent — more specifically, related to employer branding. But first, here’s a quick definition of employer branding. What is employer branding? Employer branding (EB) is your reputation with your current employees (and the general public), especially job seekers. Your employer branding affects… Read more »

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7 Inclusive Phrases for your Job Descriptions [& more]

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Successful hiring goes beyond listing requirements, qualifications, and benefits. Adding inclusive phrases to your job descriptions helps attract top talent from a diverse pool of candidates. Here are 7 examples of phrases to make people from underrepresented groups feel included when reading your JDs, careers sites, diversity pages, and more:   1. “All Genders” Phrases… Read more »

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4 Tips for Writing a Good Job Description

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Job descriptions are powerful. And writing a good job description is key to everything, from how many applicants you’ll get to how eager they’ll be to work for you.  Companies often think the applicant does all the work to get an interview. This is partly true, but it’s also your job to create quality JDs… Read more »

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DEI Calendar: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Events 2022

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The 2022 DEI Calendar seems to be moving back to normal (in-person), but there are still a lot of virtual events too. As always, we like to lead with a table listing all diversity conferences giving you an easier, zoomed-out view of the year. Then we dive into the details of each DEI event below… Read more »

Recruiting Healthcare Professionals

5 Mistakes to Avoid when Recruiting Healthcare Professionals

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Hiring in the healthcare space is unique compared to other industries. There are different types of businesses, from small private practices to large hospitals. Depending on your healthcare business’s type (and size), you’ll need to fill different roles (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lab techs, admin staff, etc.). If you’re recruiting healthcare professionals, here are 5… Read more »

Removing Bias from Recruitment

7 Tips for Removing Bias from Recruitment

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Companies that build and promote inclusive culture reap the benefits of a diverse workforce. Building a diverse team starts with removing bias from recruitment. Here are 7 tips on how to do it:   1. Create an inclusive company culture Removing unconscious bias shouldn’t just be limited to recruitment.  To reap the benefits of a… Read more »

60+ Companies now offering Benefits for Abortion Access

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On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade which had made abortion legal nationwide since 1973. Since May 2022, when a memo previewing the “predicted” ruling was leaked, companies have been releasing statements promising to extend their benefits packages to include travel (and other expenses incurred) for employees seeking abortion (and… Read more »

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Hiring for Diversity: 7 Helpful Books for Recruiters in 2024

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As a recruiter, your job is multi-layered. So, it expands far beyond the scope of just “hiring people.” Nowadays, you need to make sure you’re hiring for diversity. Effective recruiters seek out qualified candidates and assist with arranging interviews. They also help to negotiate salaries, review resumes, advise clients, and stay on top of current… Read more »

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How Do “Remote Jobs” Increase Diversity & Inclusion?

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In the short time since the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home from the office, companies have adapted quickly to a new way of working — remote work. So, a lot more people are doing remote jobs today. Remote work became the norm, with reports of 70% of full-time employees working from home during the pandemic…. Read more »

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5 Top Job Description Optimizer Tools

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Are your job descriptions attracting the wrong applicants, not getting enough applicants, or getting lost in Google? Chances are your JDs need improvements. There are job description optimizer tools to help automate the process. Here are 5 examples: Ongig — Text Analyzer Ongig’s Text Analyzer is a cloud-based software for optimizing job descriptions. Ongig’s software:… Read more »

7 New & Improved Titles for People in the C-Suite

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Job titles help people understand the leadership hierarchy and who’s responsible for what. But, as the way we do business evolves, roles change. With new roles come new job titles for people in business. Accurate titles help avoid confusion and boost recruitment efforts. Here are 7 new and improved titles for people in the C-suite… Read more »