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 »
Posts Tagged:Diversity Recruiting
Top 20+ Diversity Equity Inclusion Titles (with Descriptions) 2024
Which diversity titles work best for you and your team? My team and I looked at the best practices at leading companies as well as the most popular diversity titles requested on Google (via ahrefs and Google’s Keyword Tool). So, this diversity title article is the latest chapter in Ongig’s Job Titles: The Definitive Guide…. Read more »
How to Attract Diverse Talent: 11 Helpful Tips to Write Inclusive Job Ads (2024)
Do you want to make sure your job ads grab the attention of all kinds of people? Then, you’re in the right place. So, do you need to make your talent search more inclusive to attract diverse talent? Here are 11 tips for writing job descriptions to attract diverse candidates: 1. Avoid exclusionary words to… Read more »
10+ Examples of Top Companies with Autistic Hiring Programs (2024)
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 »
10 Best Tips to Improve Your Diversity Hiring Strategy
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 »
7 Helpful Tips for Diversity in Engineering Recruiting
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 »
7 Free & Easy Tips for Recruiting More Women Applicants
If you’re like just about every other talent acquisition/diversity leader I know, recruiting more women is one of your top diversity goals. Women have a lot to offer in the workplace, and workplaces with better gender diversity are 15% more likely to earn revenue above the average for their industry. Hiring and retaining women can… Read more »
What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring? (2024 Update)
If you want to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a “diverse slate” hiring strategy is a great way to achieve this goal. Here’s a quick “diverse slate” definition: Diverse slate hiring is a talent acquisition strategy where you start with a diverse pool of qualified candidates. And, you’ll intentionally search for (and interview)… Read more »
The Guide to Gender Neutral Adjectives [a list of 190]
Why should you use gender neutral adjectives? Did you know they affect people’s behavior (e.g., in everyday language, interview questions, job ads, etc.)? Therefore, using them helps you avoid words that might be interpreted as biased, discriminating, or degrading. So, here’s a comprehensive list of gender neutral adjectives to help you create more balanced job… Read more »
13 Best Strategies for Sourcing Underrepresented Talent
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 »
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 »
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 »
7 Examples of Effective Job Posting Best Practices
Job postings are a job seeker’s first interaction with your company. They set the tone for the rest of the recruitment process. Great job postings attract top talent, and bad ones are often ignored. So, that’s why it’s vital to ensure you are using effective job posting best practices. Here are 7 job posting best… Read more »
The 6 Key Steps for Job Description Management Software (2024 Update)
You need an automated system for job description management to post and fill jobs faster. Here are the key steps I recommend for your effective job description management: 1) Job Description Library If you’re reading this, I’ll assume your current job description management process is not cutting it. Let’s start from the beginning… You’re going… Read more »
9 Best Diversity Tools for Job Descriptions in 2024
Things are changing fast in the job market. And having a diverse team is super important nowadays. Today, we’re not just talking about hiring. We’re also talking about creating a workplace where everyone feels included and valued. And diversity tools can help with that. So, we’re on a mission to discover some awesome tools that… Read more »
