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4 Tips To Eliminate Job Description Gender Bias and Improve Your Hiring

Vervoe

The benefits of gender diversity in the workplace are undeniable. Yet, an organization cannot achieve diversity if its job descriptions don’t set them up for success. According to a 2014 PNAS study, men and women are twice as likely to hire a male job seeker. The impact of job description gender bias.

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4 Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

Ongig

These so-called ‘ban the box’ laws seek to give formerly incarcerated people a fair chance at applying for (and being hired for) jobs. When writing job descriptions, it’s important to know about your legal duties and risks. How the laws affect writing jobs descriptions. IMPACT ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS.

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The 10 Main Sections of a Job Description

Ongig

What are the main sections of a job description? 69% of candidates believe 8 or more role responsibilities (the day-to-day tasks of the role) in a job ad would serve as a deterrent to applying. “Required Skills” is one of the most-used job description sections. Required Skills. Mission Statement.

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7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions [With Key Learnings]

Ongig

Job descriptions are in the news lately. I went back a few years to find stories related to controversial job postings. New Jersey Schools Authority Made Up Job Descriptions for People it Already Hired. You should filter all job descriptions for bias. December 2014. 2014 to 2019.

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6 Ways to Avoid Age Bias in Your Job Descriptions

Ongig

Age bias in the workplace can start with your job descriptions/job postings. Here are 6 ways to avoid age bias in your job descriptions: 1. Tip: Instead of Digital Native, your job description should spell out the skills you need (familiarity with video games). Words like “young” are problematic.

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Why You Should Infuse your Employer Brand in the Candidate Experience

Rally Recruitment Marketing

This is my view of the candidate experience today, but when I started out in this space in 2014, I was taught a number of things about candidate experience and candidate journey that over time I realized was wrong.

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How to Recruit Candidates With DEIB In Mind

PowerToFly

The financial benefits of diversity in the workplace have long been documented. Companies with measurable diversity initiatives are, for instance, 35% more likely to see financial gains above their industry average, and employees working at diverse organizations are 20% more likely to stay with their company.

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