9 Tips for Hiring Former Felons You Can Use Now

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1 in 3 Americans have some type of criminal record affecting their chances of getting a job. Hiring former felons or hiring employees with criminal records can be a confusing path to navigate. Research shows that hiring former felons is good for business because they tend to be more loyal and have higher performance rates… Read more »

A List of Common Offensive (Exclusionary) Words Used in Job Descriptions (2024)

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There are quite a few offensive exclusionary words and phrases that can crush your job descriptions. Use just one of these phrases and you could lose 50%+ of your candidates. These words are considered “exclusionary” by some and just plain offensive words by others. Exclusionary words in job descriptions are so rampant, that Ongig’s Text Analyzer… Read more »

15 Inclusive Employee Benefits to Offer in 2024

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Inclusive employee benefits shape your team members’ engagement and satisfaction. The benefits that you offer affect a team member’s loyalty to the company. An inefficient benefits package could cause hires to seek out more positive and inclusive environments. Traditionally, employee benefits revolved around perks like vacation time off and retirement plans. However, the pandemic has… Read more »

10+ Helpful Examples of Non-Inclusive Language (2024)

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Barack Obama famously said: “We are at a time in our country’s history that inclusive language is better than exclusive language.” But he didn’t say much about what non inclusive language to avoid. What words do you NOT WRITE so you don’t offend the reader. What words do you NOT SAY, so you don’t turn… Read more »

What is DEIB? 5 Helpful Tips for DEIB Initiatives (2024)

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What is DEIB? Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are hot topics in many organizations. But, they can take some effort to understand. We’re here to demystify these and give you a few tips for launching DEIB initiatives in your workplace.  You might hear many acronyms—EDI, DEI, JEDI, DEIB —and we’ll share what each of… Read more »

100+ Creative & Funny Job Titles by Department & Position (2024 Update)

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I’ve been writing a lot about job titles lately (see Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide). As part of that journey, I’ve run across some funny job titles. There are numerous creative job titles for every department and position. In today’s competitive job market, companies are finding unique ways to stand out by creating imaginative job… Read more »

10+ Examples of Top Companies with Autistic Hiring Programs (2024)

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50-75% of autistic adults in the U.S. are “unemployed or underemployed.” So, some brands are trying to lower these statistics through autistic hiring programs. We have collated some insights on how hiring teams continue to improve talent acquisition practices by making jobs more accessible to a diverse workforce. Here are 10+ examples of companies hiring people… Read more »

12 Top Talent Acquisition Problems & Solutions to Know

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Talent acquisition is highly detail-oriented, especially for enterprises that are getting thousands of applications for each hiring campaign. Resolving these tasks head-on to avoid talent acquisition problems could lead to overlooked talent and wasted recruitment time. So, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet to help your company enhance its recruitment workflow. In this post, we share… Read more »

What is AI in Recruitment? The Facts

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AI adoption has become rampant in talent management, with reliable and ever-improving features that accelerate the recruitment process. Artificial intelligence’s accuracy and consistency simplify the steps to handle the mountain of repetitive tasks hiring teams face. With AI tools constantly bringing in the right people who best fit their roles, your organization can maintain a… Read more »

How to Hire Faster at Scale (7 Tips)

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Every top enterprise recruiter faces a recurring question: “How can we hire faster at scale?” While finding great candidates is about diversifying talent pools to match a position, the real challenge lies in doing it quickly. While assessing a suitable fit for a role takes time, delaying your selection could result in top talent knocking… Read more »

Inclusive Leadership: How to Drive Positive Change in Your Workplace

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In recent years, styles of leadership have been analyzed and reformed as those in authority begin to recognize the benefits of bucking the status quo. One of these styles is inclusive leadership. Inclusive leadership is an approach that has gained popularity for the positive impact it has on leaders, employees, and organizations alike.  Are you curious… Read more »

8 Impacts of Writing Good Job Descriptions

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The importance of a well-written job description often goes underappreciated. But when done well, writing good job descriptions has a huge impact on your organization’s growth,  productivity, inclusivity, and employee engagement. On the other hand, inaccurate job descriptions, pose negative consequences for your organization. For instance, because of a lack of detailed job description responsibilities,… Read more »

10 Best Tips to Improve Your Diversity Hiring Strategy

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Having a variety of people from different backgrounds is important. It lets you find top talent from all around the world. If you’re not focusing on inclusive recruiting practices (or making diversity a priority), you’re failing to attract the best and the brightest to your business. So, it’s time to start focusing on your diversity hiring… Read more »

Free Job Description Tools + 8 Hacks to Write Effective Job Ads

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I’d love it if you used Ongig’s Text Analyzer software for writing job descriptions. But it’s not free and I understand we might be beyond your budget. So, in the meantime, here are 5 free “hacks” (+ free job description tools) for you to write more effective job descriptions. Note: For more tips on writing… Read more »

7 Helpful Tips for Diversity in Engineering Recruiting

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Engineers design and build some of the most fundamental aspects of our society, from roads and bridges to manufacturing technology. It’s critically important that engineers incorporate a variety of perspectives and life experiences into their work, since it affects all of us. But diversity in engineering has long been an issue. Engineering as a whole… Read more »