What is a job function? Sounds obvious…or is it? How is job function different than job family, job title, or job role. Let’s dig in. What is job function? The purpose of a job function in a job posting is to give a complete description of the primary responsibilities the employee will perform. We define… Read more »
How to prepare for an OFCCP compliance audit (+ free OFCCP compliance checklist)
Federal contractors received a shock on January 21, 2025, when executive changes suddenly transformed how OFCCP compliance audits will be conducted. President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 11246–the primary executive order promoting non-discrimination and equality requirements in federal contracting–left many contractors questioning their compliance obligations. To cut through the confusion, I consulted with leading compliance… Read more »
When do you Capitalize Race? (Top 7+ questions people ask)
There are many questions about when to capitalize race. So, we looked up the top questions people ask via Google (thanks, ahrefs!). If you think the answer is easy (either yes or no to all), read on. There’s more nuance to this. Here are the top 7+ questions people Google about when to capitalize race…. Read more »
Common HR Time Wasters and Ways to Get Back on Track in 2025
In today’s fast-paced work environment, HR professionals face countless demands on their valuable time. From managing the hiring process to ensuring employee productivity, balancing priorities can feel like a juggling act. However, identifying and addressing the biggest HR time wasters is the first step to reclaiming precious time for important tasks. So, let’s explore the… Read more »
8 Tips That Will Improve Your Niche Talent Acquisition Strategy
When it comes to niche talent acquisition, it can sometimes be difficult to find ideal candidates from the talent pool to fill your job openings. The specialist nature of these roles means that there’s a relatively small number of people who can fulfill the role in the first place. This guide will give you the… Read more »
The Ultimate Glossary of AI Related Words for Hiring Pros
AI software has become a quintessential aspect of modern hiring and recruitment. These intuitive solutions have led to cost-effective hiring outcomes for enterprise recruitment teams. With AI, employers can hone in on the most qualified talent with personalized recruitment strategies while automating repetitive administrative workflows. So, with that comes a new set of AI related words… Read more »
5 Advantages of AI in Recruitment (Early Stages & Beyond)
AI in recruitment has become synonymous with quality talent acquisition processes. Thanks to the technology’s unmatched efficiency in sourcing the most talented employees. Reliable AI algorithms enable companies to scale their recruitment campaigns under any job market condition. And the best part? AI does it at a fraction of the time it takes for human… Read more »
Asynchronous Positions – 3 New Tips for Hiring Success
Hiring managers constantly face the challenge of responding to the needs of an evolving workforce. That means identifying the workforce’s perks, benefits, and even location needs. Enter, asynchronous positions. In recent years, there has been an emerging (and not soon to abate) discussion over work location as employers weigh the pros and cons of hybrid and… Read more »
How to Write Job Descriptions for Managers Using a Template
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. So, that means, on average, about 1.2 million leadership roles are predicted to increase yearly. The increase is due to employment growth and the need to replace workers… Read more »
10+ Free Job Description Template for Word Examples
A quick Google search of “job description template Word” gets you loads of template examples. To save you time, we found 10+ easy-to-use templates for Microsoft Word (that you can load into Ongig!). Without templates, recruiters and HR professionals would be slow to get the job ads out the door and many would have typos,… Read more »
5 Examples of an Excel Job Description Template [+ free downloads]
There are hundreds of online JD templates in different formats. If you’re still for using an Excel job description template, I found 5 useful (and downloadable) examples. Before we dive in, let’s touch on why Excel remains a mainstay in some companies. Why create a job description template in Excel? (or not) Ongig recently worked… Read more »
50 Funny HR Memes For You [Budget, Resumes, Payroll+]
Have you ever had your CEO or a team lead request a “unicorn candidate”? Or have you seen a job applicant submit a resume written in Comic Sans? Then you know the HR life is anything but boring. And that has inspired some super funny HR memes across the internet. So, this HR meme list… Read more »
Impact Statement Examples (Why They Matter & How to Write Them)
Many years ago, I sat down with over 500 companies to rewrite their job postings, all within a matter of weeks. The trends floated to the top rather quickly – in their mistakes and worries. It was fascinating to see that across industries, levels, and every other dynamic, all of these recruiters had a lot… Read more »
Can ChatGPT Write a Good Job Description?
I’m sure you’ve thought of ways to use ChatGPT to write job descriptions. Using ChatGPT can help simplify the JD creation workload. But with the wrong prompts, you’ll a create generic, biased, and inconsistent ChatGPT job description. So in this article, I’ll give you a step-by-step guide to writing your first ChatGPT job description. And a… Read more »
6 Steps to Make Your Job Postings OFCCP Compliant
What happens if the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits your recruitment process tomorrow? Do your job postings meet the OFCCP job posting requirements? If you’re reading this, your answer is probably “no”. OFCCP is more than just a regulatory box to check once for federal contractors. It’s an ongoing obligation. Missing EEO… Read more »
