Workplace Conflict: 3 Top HR Do’s and Don’ts

Posted by & filed under HR Content.

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 »

How to Create Gender Neutral Job Descriptions: 9 Helpful Tools

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

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 »

Bias Free Language Guides: 12 Examples for Your Business

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

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 »

How to Write Job Titles that Attract Top Talent (5 Steps)

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

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

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

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 »

Top 22 Diversity Mission Statements for HR Teams

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

An exceptional diversity mission statement sends a powerful message. We found 10 examples of diversity mission statements that fit the bill. How to Write a Diversity Mission Statement (8 Learnings) When we reviewed the 22 diversity statement examples below, we found a lot in common. Some commonalities included themes such as: Inclusive Language. The best diversity… Read more »

8 Helpful Free Job Description Sample Templates

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

Job descriptions are like the welcome mats to your company. So, if you want to keep them consistent (and make candidates feel right at home before going through the front door) templates are a great tool. Here are 8 job description sample templates to help you get started: Job Description Sample Templates — Ongig (just… Read more »

Specialists vs. Generalists: How Both Types of Workers Benefit Your Company

Posted by & filed under HR Content.

In the specialists vs. generalists debate, it has always been an either/or situation. It’s either you go with a generalist who is a jack of all trades or choose a specialist who is a subject matter expert with specialist skills.  While organizations may thrive by 26 times when engaging generalists and pushing them to innovate,… Read more »

The Ultimate Inclusive Language List for Job Ads

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Your job ad is the first point of contact between your organization and potential candidates. Therefore, using inclusive language is vital. And first impressions do count. So it’s at this stage where you can showcase your employer brand. And set your company apart from others to attract and hire diverse and qualified candidates. But exclusionary… Read more »

6 Steps to Build the Best Recruitment Tech Stack

Posted by & filed under HR Content.

Thanks to recruitment software, the process of hiring staff can now be more efficient. Your recruitment team no longer has to trawl through job applications and recruitment for hours on end. Specialized software streamlines the process, automating tasks and tracking the entire hiring process. In fact, 76% of companies say recruiting automation allows recruiters to… Read more »

15 Examples of an Awesome “About Us” Statement

Posted by & filed under Job Ads.

An About Us statement is a critical piece in a job posting or website. Like any content on your job pages, it’s an opportunity to sell and attract the candidate! After reviewing thousands of About Us statements through our Text Analyzer job description software, I want to share a few things in this article: What… Read more »

6 Best Ways to Use ChatGPT for Job Postings

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

I’m sure you’ve thought of ways to use ChatGPT for job postings. Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT to optimize your job postings can help streamline and improve your hiring process. This blog highlights the 6 best ways to use ChatGPT for job postings. ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) powered by generative pre-trained transformers. Suppose you give… Read more »

10 Examples of the Best Inclusive Job Descriptions

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Having an inclusive company starts with having inclusive job descriptions. Research shows that words and phrases in your job description discourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Some words are subtly coded as masculine like ambitious, driven, and competitive, and subtly coded as feminine like warm, supportive, and compassionate. Removing them can increase your number of applications… Read more »

5 Examples of ChatGPT Bias HR Pros Should Know

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is everywhere nowadays and offers benefits like faster resume screening or interview question generation. But, for its speed and convenience,  HR professionals should know that ChatGPT’s outputs are riddled with hidden biases. While ChatGPT bias is not a popular talking point, it does exist. Bloomberg’s team of researchers experimented with using fictitious names and… Read more »

14 Examples of Unconscious Bias in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

The examples of unconscious bias in job descriptions are rampant. There is plenty of research confirming hiring biases: AARP noted that older adults received job offers at a rate that is 68% lower than younger candidates Across all age groups, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that persons with a disability were much less… Read more »