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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

” Tip: Using job description software (like Ongig) that scans for unconscious bias is a great starting point for a diverse slate approach. The NFL, interestingly enough, helped launch diverse slate hiring with the implementation of the Rooney Rule in 2003. And make sure your job descriptions are readable and bias-free.

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A Successful Job Search Requires Strategy. Learn How To Approach It In The Best Possible Way!

PowerToFly

A successful job search requires you to take a deep dive into the job description. You've looked at the leadership of the company, the size of the company, and the culture of the company. A Successful Job Search Requires Research - Learn About A Company’s Values! Secondly, do your research.

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Why DevOps and SRE Are the Future of Software Development

Zartis

In contrast, the DevOps job description encompasses tasks, tools, and methodologies across the entire software development lifecycle — from coding, deployment, and updates to ongoing application management and maintenance. The concept of Site Reliability Engineering first came about back in 2003. Quality assurance.

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The Story Behind “Master-Slave” Being Excluded by (Most) Tech Firms

Ongig

In an email to vendors Sandoval said: “Based on the cultural diversity and sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable identification label.” Ongig’s Text Analyzer identifies exclusionary phrases like “master/slave” in job descriptions and suggests alternative words that are more inclusive.

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12 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining a More Diverse Workforce at Your Company

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Ultimately, not enough time and resources are being put on building an inclusive culture, which is what’s needed to engage and retain employees. Consider alternatives, like a job shadow or an open house. Job description can only do so much. Do they accurately describe the job responsibility and tasks?

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How to Write Job Descriptions to Attract Millennials

Ongig

Millennials (born 1982-2003) will make up 1 of 3 adults in America by 2020 and 75 percent of the workforce by 2025, according to the Brookings Report (see “How Millennials Could Upend Wall Street And Corporate America” ). You might begin by writing your job descriptions at the 8th grade level or lower.

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11 Stats You Should Know If You are Recruiting Contractors in the U.S.

Linkedin Talent Blog

While 64% of contractors say it’s important that a job has “excellent compensation and benefits,” almost an equal number value a good work-life balance—which may be a key selling point as you target them in job descriptions and InMails. image by Death to Stock Photo.