Inclusion Statements are a couple of sentences or a paragraph in a job posting that signal to applicants the company’s values. The inclusion statement has evolved from a ‘legalese’ EEOC statement to employers specifically addressing members of minority groups, the barriers they may face in the application process, and inviting those groups to apply. Why
(almost)Everything you need to consider before posting a job with a hiring Bonus. It was the beginning of 2021 and I was working at a company that was desperate for housekeepers. Our biggest issue was we just couldn’t get any applicants in the door. We looked around at other similar job openings in the area
Disclaimer: We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. This blog is written by an Experienced HR and Recruiting professional, however, you should always consult an employment lawyer before you offer hiring bonuses or change your business’s compensation structure. You may have heard some recent buzz around hiring bonuses in Oregon State –
TL:DR: You may not realize it, but the language and content of your job posting may be discouraging applicants from applying. Here’s five things you can do to make your job ad welcoming to more candidates: Remove Years of Job-Related Experience Requirements Remove those clichés and Red-Flags Use a Gender-Bias Decoder Remove Your Education Requirements
Coming January 1, 2023, Washington Employers with 15 or more employees will be required to post a salary or wage in all job ads. “The Employer must disclose in each posting for each job opening the wage scale or salary range, and a general description of all of the benefits and other compensation to be
Asking candidates to e-mail their resumes in can result in buried messages and an unorganized process
An application form and way to organize applicants creates a better experience for the candidate and the hiring team
There are free applicant tracking systems your business could utilize too!
Using Google Forms is a low-cost way to customize an application form while providing tracking on the backend.
Not getting any applicants? Here are some action items you can deploy to attract more candidates in a tough labor market.
This is a quick reference guideline with links to resources for hiring minors in the Columbia River Gorge (Oregon and Washington states).
If you haven’t already done so, check out our “How to Craft an Engaging Job Posting” for the basics on crafting job postings. Each industry and job type has a different candidate audience that will require customizing your recruiting and job posting approach. Below are some common elements in job postings that drive away interested
As an employer looking to hire, crafting a job posting or job advertisement is a task worth putting some time into. Why? Because this is your first chance to select for qualified candidates and help non-qualifying candidates choose to self select. Follow this simple outline to craft a great post: Introduce the company Give a
