How to show candidates you're committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring Companies are spending a lot of time focusing on diversity and inclusion in hiring right now, and for a variety of reasons. According to Monster research, 86% of candidates globally say diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is important to them, so that’s definitely one motivating factor. This is an issue that’s important […]
Monster's Inclusive Hiring Guide: Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting Inclusive hiring efforts are nothing new at most large organizations, but the social justice events of this past year have put initiatives into hyperdrive. Underlying the key cultural moments is the fact that today’s candidates are also demanding a more diverse and inclusive workplace. The importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace Consider this […]
Monster's Veteran Hiring Guide Every year, more than 200,000 service members transition out of the military, and the vast majority (94%) of them look for jobs after completing their service, according to Monster’s Veteran Hiring Survey. They’re interested in pursuing jobs in fields that range from information technology to health care to customer service, and they’re highly trained. In […]
Best practices to increase workplace diversity According to a recent Monster poll, 62% of job candidates said they would turn down a job offer at a company they didn’t feel values workplace diversity. Among Gen Z job seekers, diversity and inclusion is even more of a dealbreaker. For companies who want to attract the best talent, having a diverse workforce is […]
How to write more inclusive job descriptions Whether you’re writing a job description, social job ad, email, text message or video job ad script, it’s important that each and every communication is unbiased and inclusive. Follow these writing tips to ensure every qualified candidate feels welcome to apply. You’ll not only deepen your candidate pool, you’ll reap the rewards of a diverse and inclusive workplace. […]
5 companies with innovative diversity hiring programs In recent years, a growing number of companies have recognized that having a diverse workforce is essential to attracting and retaining top talent. Some have created truly innovative diversity hiring programs. There are a number of reasons companies have made diversity and inclusion a priority, including the fact that more diverse teams lead to greater […]
How to reach today's diversity and inclusion-minded job candidates If it seems like today’s job seeker is more interested in diversity and inclusion than ever before, it’s not your imagination. Candidates have become increasingly more interested in seeking employers who are committed to gender pay equity, salary transparency, as well as evidence that your company addresses diversity & inclusion, according to Monster’s most recent […]
How to be a company that attracts LGBTQ professionals We’ve come a long way as a nation when it comes to LGBTQ rights and acceptance, but we surely have more work to do, especially in the workplace. In 30 states, it’s still perfectly legal to not hire someone or to fire them due to sexual orientation or gender orientation. But most forward-thinking companies actually have strategies to step away from that attitude, and are becoming more inclusive. But becoming a company that welcomes LGBTQ talent requires more than just not discriminating against them – it’s recognizing that diversity can be a growth strategy. We spoke with experts to learn concrete steps you can take to make your company more attractive to LGBTQ workers.
If you want more innovation, hire a more diverse tech team Companies that rank high for hiring diverse candidates are 35% more likely to show higher financial returns in their industry. But it's more than just profit margins that are impacted by diverse talent. Diverse teams also lead to more and better innovation. Here are some steps you can take to increase the diversity of your tech team.
HR’s role in building diversity with more women in tech Women have long fought for a place at the technology table. As the tech talent gap escalates, it’s time to make the case for greater inclusion.
