Ongig
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Glassdoor for Employers
JANUARY 9, 2019
Get employees involved with local nonprofits that encourage girls and women in STEM fields. Everyone loves a good story, including job seekers. Write job descriptions to minimize bias. Optimize job descriptions with a service like Textio that identifies biased language. Nurture future diversity candidates.
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Linkedin Talent Blog
AUGUST 1, 2018
In other words, women were less likely to apply to any given job post they saw—which means there may be more female talent out there than your applicant pool might suggest. A recent study found that job descriptions with “masculine” words made women less interested in the job—even though it didn’t make them feel less qualified.
Linkedin Talent Blog
MARCH 21, 2019
Give your job descriptions a second look: words like “young” and “energetic” can give applicants the wrong idea. You probably already know that using certain words and phrases in your job descriptions can make women less likely to apply. Focus less on years of experience and more on critical skills and traits.
Recruiting Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Attorneys who work with employers on FLSA matters are advising employers to examine their options under a new overtime rule, but the attorneys expect a replay of the litigation that shut down a 2016 attempt to raise the overtime threshold. Another option is to redistribute work from those positions to reduce overtime exposure.
Linkedin Talent Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2017
That’s just one of the insights revealed in the Women in the Workplace 2017 report, a recent study conducted by Sheryl Sandberg’s nonprofit organization LeanIn.org in partnership with McKinsey & Company. Many simple interventions can make a huge difference, including: Checking your job descriptions for gender-coded language.
Social Talent
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Job-seekers, both active and passive, are searching for companies that engage them online, treat them well during the application process, and have a reputation as an employer of choice. Looking ahead to your 2016 budget, these areas should take focus. JobHuntOrg : This job advice powerhouse, headed by Susan P.
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