Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives have been on quite a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to DEIB goals. So, should they retain these initiatives as standalone directives? Or should they integrate them into the broader organizational narrative?  Groups have spoken out regarding the former ..read more

Do you write job descriptions, send emails, or create social media posts to reach potential applicants? Then, you might need to use tools for gender writing analysis. These types of tools can ensure your content is inclusive and also unbiased. An Appcast study of 473,742 jobs found: “Job ads with gender-neutral language result in 67.75 ..read more

DEI tools help evaluate and improve your organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion.  They use technology to collect and analyze data (or automate) DEI efforts. Here’s how DEI tools can help you create an inclusive team:  They detect and address hiring biases through crafting job descriptions,  anonymizing resumes, anonymous interviews, and skills-based assessments. Also, many of ..read more

Racial bias can be present (knowingly or unknowingly) in every aspect of the hiring process. We found 10 tools for eliminating racial bias from job descriptions to resume screening to interviewing. 1. Ongig’s Job Description Text Analyzer Racial bias is often present in job descriptions and there are text analyzer tools that can help remove ..read more

The purpose of an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) statement is to comply with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) law but there’s also a marketing aspect to it. The words in your EEO statement (which often appear in all your job postings) are also words that a candidate will measure you by. That’s why I ran every EEO statement ..read more

How good is your diversity statement? I asked my team to send me some of the best examples of diversity statements they could find. They reviewed the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list and also Googled “Most Diverse Companies.” They gave me a list of 30 diversity statements they found.  I whittled that down ..read more

Diversity fatigue is an often overlooked but critically important aspect of workplace diversity. As leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), talent acquisition, or recruiting, you’re leading the way in promoting diversity in your organizations.  What is diversity fatigue? Diversity fatigue is when people feel tired and frustrated from trying to make workplaces more diverse ..read more

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are extremely important. So, you must use inclusive job descriptions in your recruiting efforts. In 2024, DEI hiring shouldn’t just be a goal. It should be a priority if a company wants to remain competitive in a modern-day job-seeker landscape. According to a recent study by Linkedin, companies that promote inclusive ..read more

Microaggression in the workplace is discriminatory words and behaviors that target people based on their identity. While they may seem unintentional and harmless, they’re actually offensive.  Understanding Microaggression in the Workplace and Its Impacts  There are 3 types of microaggressions:  Microassaults are when someone directly and purposefully attacks another person based on who they are ..read more

Do you know how to be a better ally at work? Workplace allies are employees using their privilege to support their coworkers who belong to underrepresented groups. So, their privilege comes from their gender (male), race/color (white), or rank in the office (senior level or management).  Allies support their LGBT colleagues, women of color, or ..read more