Hiring Developmentally Disabled Employees For most employers, finding loyal, reliable, motivated workers who are eager to learn new skills is a constant challenge. Yet, very few hiring managers consider tapping into one of the most underutilized segments of the workforce: developmentally disabled job seekers. Adults who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) have untapped capabilities and […]
A Guide to Gender Pronouns in the Workplace Many companies seek to emphasize diversity and inclusion in today’s workplace, and gender pronouns are an important part of the puzzle. In fact, recent Pew Research revealed that about one in five U.S. adults know someone who goes by a gender-neutral pronoun. According to the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion, gender pronouns are “words […]
How To Support Your Asian Employees There’s no doubt that workplaces are becoming more inclusive, and employers are doubling down on their commitment to DE&I Initiatives to be welcoming to all candidates. With recent hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) dominating headlines and traumatizing communities, you might be wondering, how can I support my Asian employees—or show AAPI […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace When you’re working hard to recruit candidates for open positions, you want no stone to go unturned as you search for the right fit. But your traditional hiring practices might unknowingly be excluding incredibly talented candidates. Neurodiverse employees add significant value in organizations, yet this largely untapped talent pool is being screened out by recruitment […]
How to Make an Employee Gender Transition Plan Diverse workplaces financially outperform the competition and are more likely to attract top talent. A crucial part of creating your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy is to make sure LGBTQ+ employees and job candidates feel supported. As you’re establishing inclusive transgender HR policies, it’s helpful to create an employee gender transition plan. Here’s […]
How to Hire Autistic Employees Job candidates on the autism spectrum can be an incredible addition to your team, increasing neurodiversity at your company and filling critical skill gaps. Yet this hidden talent pool is often overlooked or screened out by recruiters. Hiring practices aren’t always designed for people with autism or other invisible learning disabilities. Many of the personality […]
Hiring Transgender Employees: 7 Tips According to Monster’s Future of Work Report, two-thirds of employers have DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) strategies in place, and the top priority is gender-related issues. One of the biggest areas of focus? How to create inclusive recruiting and HR practices when interviewing and hiring transgender workers. As an increasing number of transgender candidates come […]
6 ways you can support women in the workplace By: Roxanne Tashjian, SVP Global Sales Effectiveness and Optimization, Monster Choose to challenge. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is truly built for today’s pandemic-driven world–and it’s a call to action for supporting women at work. A world where 2.2 million women have left the U.S. labor market since the beginning of the pandemic. A […]
Women in the Workforce after COVID-19: The She-cession is Real Our latest infographic shares Monster candidate data and workplace insights on COVID-19’s impact on women in the workplace.
The impact of COVID-19 on women in the workplace Report after report has revealed the impact of COVID-19 on women at work. Without a doubt, the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women’s careers in ways that could be felt for years to come. The industries hardest hit happen to also be predominantly ones in which women work. Plus, with millions of school children learning from […]
