How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples (2024 Update)

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Do you want to know how to write a job description? We are confident this report can help guide you. Writing job descriptions is clearly a skill talent leaders want to know about. Did you know that the #1 searched HR term on Google is (source: ahrefs.com): “how to write a job description” The Ongig… Read more »

3 Helpful Examples of Plain Language in Job Ads

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Plain language is about clear communication in writing or speaking that is easy for the intended audience to understand the first time around. So, using various examples of plain language in job ads can be beneficial. Recruiters who use it attract the most diverse talent and ensure legal compliance, especially if their business or company is… Read more »

10 Examples of Awesome Job Descriptions (and Why!) (2024 Update)

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Wow, are you are seeing how fast job descriptions are changing these days? Fasten your seat belts as we look at 10 that are awesome — and the reasons why! You can create job descriptions like the ones below through Ongig’s Candidate Experience Software and Text Analyzer. For tips on writing job descriptions, check out How… Read more »

How to Address Microaggression in the Workplace

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Microaggression in the workplace is discriminatory words and behaviors that target people based on their identity. While they may seem unintentional and harmless, they’re actually offensive.  Understanding Microaggression in the Workplace and Its Impacts  There are 3 types of microaggressions:  Microassaults are when someone directly and purposefully attacks another person based on who they are…. Read more »

The Diversity & Inclusion Glossary — A List of 275+ Helpful Diversity Terms (2024 Update)

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Diversity terms are all over the place. Do you know the meaning of BIPOC, Folx or Culture Add? I didn’t…until I looked it up! I started keeping a list of these D&I (“Diversity & Inclusion”) terms for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in this glossary below. I’m up to… Read more »

How to Use AI-Based Hiring to Improve Your Retention Rates

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Strong recruiting has always been the key to hiring the right people and keeping employees for the long haul. AI (artificial intelligence) has become a hot topic in the industry, with many leaders finding it one of the most game-changing technologies in the field. Talent acquisition specialists say AI-based hiring has helped automate repetitive tasks… Read more »

Top 10 Helpful Augmented Writing Tools for Job Descriptions (2024 Update)

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Augmented writing has taken off and employers have taken notice. You could hire a copywriter to write your job descriptions but wouldn’t you rather give your ENTIRE hiring team (recruiters and hiring managers included) augmented writing tools? So, one of the biggest challenges is writing job descriptions that are gender-neutral and free of other bias…. Read more »

5 Useful Best Practices for Rewriting Job Descriptions

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If you’ve experienced a delay in filling out your open roles, high turnover rates, or constant but unnecessary hiring, it might be time to start rewriting job descriptions. An Indeed survey revealed that 52% of job seekers say job description quality is very or extremely influential on their decision to apply.  72% of job seekers… Read more »

Multigenerational Workforce: 8 Helpful Benefits to Know

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Leading a multigenerational workforce is highly advantageous for meeting modern DEIB standards. That’s because it sets the foundation for inclusivity by working around a common factor in almost every social situation – age.  Every generation has a different approach to interpreting issues and problem-solving. A company with a multigenerational workforce understands this concept and provides… Read more »

10 Recruitment Challenges for 2024 (+ Tips to Overcome Them)

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There will always be recruitment challenges — high competition for talent, lean budgets, candidates receiving many offers, and a lack of qualified applicants.  Even with these hiring problems, HR teams are still expected to achieve great results every year. So to succeed in the hiring world, you need to know common and new challenges. This… Read more »

How to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace

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An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. The goal is to create a fair and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe so they can give their best at their jobs. The policy details what counts as discrimination and bias. It also outlines the… Read more »

How to Overcome Stereotypes at Work: 7 Tips

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Stereotypes in the workplace are often inevitable when people from diverse backgrounds and mindsets come together to meet organizational goals. As a result, you might find employees working in silos or restricting themselves to cliques of like-minded team members. That’s why it’s necessary to understand how to overcome stereotypes at work. You could trace the… Read more »

How to Embrace Neurodiversity at Work: HR Guide

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There have been many social shifts in the modern-day workforce as we change how we view our team members. People managers, recruiters, and organizational decision-makers have increased focus on diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Yet, one aspect of DEIB remains overlooked despite its importance – neurodiversity at work.   Simply put, neurodiversity means… Read more »

9 Helpful Trends in Recruiting to Watch for in 2024

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Increased competition for talent, increasing demand for diverse workplaces, and growing employee expectations of better financial and mental well-being will continue to put organizations to the test in 2024. That’s why you must keep up with the latest trends in recruiting to continue attracting top talent. Keeping up with the latest recruitment trends is important for… Read more »

Innovative Solutions: Exploring AI in Job Descriptions – A White Paper

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Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, has been a major trend in business growth over the past year. Venture capitalists are increasingly funding startups whose businesses research and develop AI; open-source AI tools such as ChatGPT are widely available and used by the public. And HR Pros are using AI in job descriptions more and… Read more »