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 »
Posts Tagged:LGBTQ+
3 Tools for Eliminating Sexist Language in Job Ads
Using sexist language in your job ads might keep women or people from the LGBTQ+ community from applying. These 3 tools highlight sexist language in your job ads…and give options for replacements, so you can be more inclusive. The best part, while they find sexist language (or other biased words), they also help you craft… Read more »
The Top 75 Questions People Have on Being Non-Binary [with Answers]
Did you know that 220,000+ people per month search Google with a question about being non-binary? This tells me loads of people are asking Google for answers about: what non binary terms mean OR being non binary themselves OR what to call someone who identifies as non-binary Many of the non binary questions are similar…asking… Read more »
80+ Famous Non-Binary Celebrities [Models, TikTok’ers, Actors, Athletes, Musicians & More!]
Ongig’s mission is to celebrate all people. So, I started a list of famous non binary celebrities who’ve found success. Not only have the 80+ folx on this list achieved greatness, but many have done it in a world where some people (wrongly) judge them by their gender identity. 80+ Non Binary Celebrities Now, onto… Read more »
50+ Awesome Quotes about Equality [Women, Race, LGBTQ, and More]
We created this list of 50+ inspiring equality quotes from historical figures, business leaders, activists, authors, actresses, & more. They are awesome because they celebrate our differences! Equality quotes (general) Let’s start the list with some general quotes about equality: “One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to… Read more »
200+ Famous Gay People [A List of LGBT Actors, Entrepreneurs, Writers, Musicians, Athletes & More!]
As part of Ongig’s mission to celebrate all people, I felt inspired to start a list of successful/famous gay people. Not only have the 200+ folks on this list achieved greatness, but many have done it in a world where some people (wrongly) judge them by their sexual orientation. Methodology & Disclaimer: I focused on… Read more »
A Comprehensive List of 75+ LGBT Words
Do you use LGBT inclusive language? I started keeping a list of LGBT words for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in the glossary below. In this list you will find: words that start with trans (e.g., trans prefix words and words with trans) gender words & other terms related to… Read more »
30 Top Diversity Job Boards for Employers [hiring POC, LGBTQ, Latinx & more]
Is hiring for diversity a goal in your company? We found 30+ diversity job boards that might help with your search. I include the cost and tagline for each. The list of job boards for diversity is grouped, so it’s easier to navigate. In this article you will find: African American job boards Job boards for… Read more »
10 Examples of LGBTQ Exclusionary Language [in Job Descriptions]
Did you know that 20% of LGBTQ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs (Catalyst)? Job descriptions are filled with LGBTQ exclusionary language. We found 10 examples of sexual orientation bias that show up often. Before we look at the examples, here is some background on LGBTQ…. Read more »
150+ Famous Transgender People
We found many famous transgender people as part of our research on successful diverse people; this list of 150 famous transgender celebrities includes models, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, activists, musicians, authors, and more. Many of them might be celebrities you didn’t know were transgender. Famous Transgender Models We found quite a few famous transgender models known… Read more »
5 Easy Ways to Remove LGBTQ Bias from Your Job Descriptions
Do the words in your job descriptions contain LGBTQ bias? If you’re hiring 100+ people per year, it’s more likely than not that your job descriptions contain LGBTQ bias, according to Ongig’s Text Analyzer job description software. I’ll give you some tips to remove LGBTQ bias below. First off, what is LGBTQ? The acronym stands… Read more »
