Diversity is a key tenet for companies in a world that demands it. There are many benefits of a diverse workforce, from improving team relationships to encouraging innovation and improving decision-making. But despite the benefits of a diverse workforce, companies still struggle to source and retain diverse talent. For example, in the U.S. tech industry,… Read more »
Workplace Conflict: 3 Top HR Do’s and Don’ts
Workplace conflict is an ever-present challenge when diverse teams collaborate. So, as a hiring manager or organizational leader, you will likely encounter clashes in personality and work styles. However, ignoring these conflicts can severely affect your company’s productivity and hiring efforts. Industry reports from 2022 revealed that 73,485 workplace discrimination charges were filed in… Read more »
Top 30 Engineering Job Titles [with Descriptions]
What are the best Engineering job titles for you and your team? I reviewed 265 Engineering titles searched for by candidates (and employers!) to find the best titles for you to choose from. This is the latest chapter in Ongig’s series called Job Titles: The Definitive Guide. In this article, you’ll find: Types of Engineering — 15… Read more »
Data-Driven Recruitment: How to Use Analytics to Improve Hiring
Tired of spending time on long hiring processes that don’t even result in quality hires? Data-driven recruitment is the solution you’ve been looking for. In this article, we’re sharing what data-driven recruitment is, five ways it can help hiring teams, and best practices for implementing it. Let’s get started. What is data-driven recruitment? Data-driven recruitment… Read more »
7 Signs You Need Better Software for Job Descriptions
Do you struggle to speed up your job description writing process? Do you find it hard to keep track of all your job descriptions? And do you end up writing biased, unreadable, and inconsistent JDs? This is where software for job descriptions comes in. Job description tools make creating, editing, modifying, organizing, approving, and publishing… Read more »
How to Create Gender Neutral Job Descriptions: 9 Helpful Tools
Companies with gender diversity outperform companies that aren’t by 15%. So, if you want a gender-diverse workforce (and the benefits that come with it), a great first step is creating gender neutral job descriptions. The benefits of gender diversity extend far beyond the financial advantages. Did you know that a mix of different perspectives… Read more »
7 Free Job Description Template for Word Examples
Job description templates are a huge time saver. That’s why we built the Template Builder feature of Ongig — large employers came to us asking for software to quickly create 100’s or 1,000’s of well-written job postings per month! Without templates, they’d be slow to get the job ads out the door and many would… Read more »
12 Types of “Diversity Language” in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)
Diversity language in job descriptions attracts talent from underrepresented groups. And encourages them to apply. So, how do you describe diversity in your job descriptions? Here are 12 examples of “diversity language” I find in JDs. Some are more obvious than others. 1. Diversity Statement A diversity statement in your JD shows a company’s commitment… Read more »
Bias Free Language Guides: 12 Examples for Your Business
A bias free language guide is an essential HR tool, especially if your goal is to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. According to McKinsey & Co., more diverse companies are likely to outperform their less inclusive counterparts financially. When searching for a bias-free language guide, comprehensiveness is key. A broader database, or a mix… Read more »
25+ Examples of Diversity Goals to Measure (2024 Update)
We found 25+ examples of diversity goals from top companies aiming to boost diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. To make the list, the diversity goals had to be written on their website or spoken goal by their leadership (e.g. CEO or Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)) in a public forum (e.g. like… Read more »
10 Best Ways to Rewrite Job Description Content with AI
Using AI to rewrite job description content can make them clearer, more appealing, and more inclusive while saving time and effort. Here are 10 effective ways to use AI to rewrite job descriptions: 1. Rewrite Job Description Content to Improve Clarity and Readability Using AI to rewrite job descriptions can simplify your JD’s complex language… Read more »
5 Top Tips for Attracting Talent with PR
A good company reputation makes attracting talent (the best talent) relatively easy. It’s one of the reasons top talent in various industries want jobs in renowned companies like Microsoft and Apple. It’s not rocket science—we humans just naturally like to associate with anything popular and perceived to be good. Want your company to attract great… Read more »
How to Write Job Titles that Attract Top Talent (5 Steps)
The first thing job seekers notice is the job title. The more attractive, and inclusive your job title is, the more applications you receive. So you must know how to write job titles well. But writing a job post title isn’t as easy as it seems. You have to check for biased language, include keywords, avoid… Read more »
5 Helpful Tips for Enhancing Diversity through Employee Passions
In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget that employees are people. They have lives outside of the office. However, encouraging employees to pursue their passions and interests outside of work can have a positive impact on job satisfaction. This can be the first step toward… Read more »
13 Best AI Job Description Tools (2024 Update)
AI job description tools have the potential to automate menial tasks and remove subconscious bias from your job descriptions. They can also improve the consistency and accuracy of job descriptions to ensure they reflect the role and use consistent language across job posts. But not all artificial intelligence tools are created equal. If you’re accustomed… Read more »
