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The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.From Chaos to Control: The One Thing Missing From Your Hiring ProcessEpisode Title:From JD Chaos to Control: Why You Need a Job Description RepositorySummary:Heather Fenty breaks down how scattered, outdated job descriptions cost teams time, trust, and consistency—and why a centralized JD repository is the fix. Hear real examples from TA, HR, and comp teams, and get a quick walkthrough of Ongig’s platform in action.What You’ll Learn:What a JD repository is (and why it matters)How it saves time and improves complianceHow teams use filters, workflows, and templa...2025-07-3112 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.RecFest UK Vibes: Talent Talks, Circus Tents, and Totally Unexpected MomentsEpisode Title: RecFest UK Vibes: Talent Talks, Circus Tents, and Totally Unexpected MomentsHost: Heather FentyWhat You’ll Hear in This Episode:Heather just got back from RecFest UK — the Coachella of Talent Acquisition — and she's bringing the insights, the laughter, and a few unexpected surprises (like being stung by a wasp and popping out of a cake).In this solo episode, Heather unpacks:✅ What RecFest UK actually is (yes, there’s a Ferris wheel)✅ Trends every TA leader needs to know✅ What Amazon’s doing with skills-based hiring (and Willo’s role in it)✅ Mat...2025-07-2405 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Candidate-First Job Postings: Write for Humans First, Robots SecondWhen someone clicks on your job posting, you’ve got maybe 30 seconds to convince them they’re in the right place.In today’s post, I’m breaking down what a candidate-first job posting really looks like, why it matters for SEO (and your employer brand), and how you can update hundreds of job ads without waiting on approvals or doing it line by line.Let’s get into it.What Candidates Actually Care AboutJob seekers don’t read job postings like we wish they would. They scan. Fast.And they’r...2025-06-2406 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.JD… or Just Disaster? (+ a Quick Fix)In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather takes on a truly terrible job description—buzzword overload, inconsistent formatting, and no salary in sight—and shows how to clean it up using Ongig’s Text Analyzer. You’ll hear:What makes a JD a total disaster (and why it matters)How bias, formatting, and missing info can hurt your hiringA live walkthrough of transforming the JD using automation and templatesTips for customizing AI-powered suggestions while keeping your voiceQuick wins to make your job postings more inclusive and effe...2025-06-1708 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.The Fix for Too Many JD TemplatesIn this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty walks through one of the most common (and chaotic) job description problems: too many templates. You’ll hear how one insurance team replaced "1 million" different templates with a single, smart template using custom content rules in Ongig’s Text Analyzer.What you’ll learn:Why most companies end up with too many JD templatesHow to personalize one core template for every departmentWhat “content overrride rules” are and how they save time and headachesWho benefits from this appro...2025-05-2904 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Inclusion Over Quotas: What the U.S. Can Learn From Canada’s DEI ModelEpisode Title:Inclusion Over Quotas: What the U.S. Can Learn From Canada’s DEI ModelSubtitle:How Canadian Equity Laws Prioritize Belonging From the First Job PostEpisode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, host Heather Fenty chats with OnGig writer and inclusion advocate Sarah Akida about the culturally rooted approach to DEI in Canada. They discuss how Canadian laws like the Human Rights Act and Employment Equity Act foster fairness and inclusion without relying on quotas—and what U.S. employers can learn from that.Topics Covered:Cana...2025-05-2312 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Inside the JD: An HR Leader’s Take on What Works (and What Doesn’t)Episode Title: Inside the JD: An HR Leader’s Take on What Works (and What Doesn’t)Guest: Ranya Hahn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Participate LearningHost: Heather Fenty, The JD FixConnect with RanyaRanya Hahn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranyahahn/Participate Learning: https://www.participatelearning.com/Episode SummaryIn this episode of The JD Fix, Heather sits down with Ranya Hahn, CHRO at Participate Learning, to talk about what’s working—and what’s not—when it comes to job descriptions.Ranya shares her perspective on how to ke...2025-05-0813 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Plugged In: How ATS Integration Can Fix the JD ProcessEpisode Title:Plugged In: How ATS Integration Can Fix the JD ProcessEpisode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty is joined by Katie Campbell, U.S. Partnerships Manager at TeamTailor, to unpack a critical (but often ignored) part of the hiring process: how your ATS can make or break your job descriptions. They explore the common disconnects between ATS systems and job postings, the importance of visual and branded JDs, and how integrations and automation can simplify workflows for busy hiring teams. If you're tired of job description chaos, this one's for you.2025-04-2808 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.JD Red Flags: Appointment Setter or Sales Gatekeeper?Episode Title: JD Red Flags: Appointment Setter or Sales Gatekeeper?Host: Heather FentyGuest: Sarah AkidaLength: ~6 minutesPodcast: The JD Fix🔍 Episode SummaryIf you had just five minutes to fix a job description before it went live, where would you start?In this episode, Heather is joined by job content strategist Sarah [Last Name] to break down a real-life JD that missed the mark—and show how small changes can make a big difference. From problematic phrasing (like a request for a specific accen...2025-04-2506 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.From Broken to Brilliant – The Evolution of Job DescriptionsTitle: From Broken to Brilliant: The Evolution of Job DescriptionsGuest: Rob Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder of OngigHost: Heather FentyDuration: ~27 minutesPodcast: The JD Fix🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Heather Fenty chats with Rob Kelly—CEO of Ongig and creator of the Media and the Machine newsletter—about why job descriptions are broken, what they’re costing organizations, and how to fix them.Rob shares his journey from a conference Q&A with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to building Ongig into one of the le...2025-04-2428 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring Manager Rewrites🎙 Episode Title:The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring Manager Rewrites🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty talks about a frustrating scenario that recruiting teams everywhere face:What do you do when your hiring manager rewrites the job description… after it’s been approved?We’ll explore:A real-world story from a recruiter who got hit with a last-minute JD rewriteWhy hiring managers often feel the need to edit JDs themselvesThree actionable ways to reduce rewrite d...2025-04-1806 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Approval Purgatory: Why Hiring Teams Struggle to Finalize Job DescriptionsEpisode Summary:In this short episode of The JD Fix, host Heather Fenty talks about a frustrating—but fixable—problem: why job descriptions keep getting stuck in "approval purgatory."If your JD is “done” but never seems to get posted, this one’s for you.You’ll hear:A real-world story from a recruiter stuck in a 17-day approval delayThe 3 most common causes of JD bottlenecksA simple checklist you can use to streamline the processA free downloadable tool to fix your JD review workf...2025-04-1705 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.The Lazy JD Lives in Your Shared Drive (and It’s Not Helping You Hire)Host: Heather FentyEpisode Length: Short + MightyTheme: Getting your job descriptions out of the digital swampHey there! Welcome back to The JD Fix—the show that helps you clean up messy job descriptions and turn them into hiring super tools. I’m your host, Heather Fenty, and today we’re talking about a sneaky little monster in your hiring process: The Lazy JD.Not lazy people—lazy documents. You know the ones. Tucked into a forgotten folder, last updated in 2018, and copied so many times it practically has a family tree.What’s Really Goi...2025-04-0805 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Break the JD Mold: Rethinking Job Descriptions for NeurodivergentsGuest: Jen Benford, Founder of Benford Talent AlchemyHost: Heather FentyIn this episode, Heather sits down with leadership coach and neurodiversity advocate Jen Benford to talk about what’s missing from today’s job descriptions — and what to do about it.Together, they unpack:Common red flags that push away neurodivergent talentWhat “inclusive” really looks like in a job postingSmall tweaks hiring managers can make todayWhy companies gain a competitive edge when they design JDs with neurodivergence in mindJen shares practical tips and p...2025-04-0115 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.JD Approval Hacks: Taming the Approval Beast with Custom WorkflowsHey everyone, welcome back to The JD Fix! If you’re dealing with too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to approving job descriptions, this episode is for you.I’m Heather Fenty, and today we’re talking about custom review and approval workflows—how they help streamline JD edits, save time, and keep hiring teams aligned.We’re currently working with a state government agency that has thousands of job descriptions across different groups, and they needed a better way to manage the workflow of approvals. If you’ve got a complex review proce...2025-03-2605 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Template Talk: Bulk Applying Standard Job Posting Sections with Smart TemplatesHey everyone, welcome back to JD Fix, where we take on job description challenges and show you how to make your process faster, easier, and more effective. I’m Heather Fenty, and today, we’re talking about something every Talent Acquisition team struggles with at some point: applying standard job posting sections in bulk.If you’ve got loads of job postings and you’re spending hours manually updating the same benefits section—or any other standard content—stick around. I’m going to show you how Templates can help you take control, manage updates efficiently, and cleanse outdat...2025-03-2405 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.The JD Breakdown: Job Description vs. Job Posting vs. Job AdThese terms are often used interchangeably, but they actually serve different purposes in the hiring process.Let's break it down in under 15 minutes.So, what is a job description?A job description, also known as a JD, is the foundation of your hiring process. It's an internal document that outlines things like responsibilities, skills required, reporting relationships, compensation details, work environment, etc. It's usually created through collaboration between hiring managers, recruiters, and compensation teams. It really serves two audiences. Internally, it's HR, compensation planning, and performance management. Externally, it's used as...2025-03-0704 min
The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter JDs. Better Hiring.Podcast Intro for The JD FixBefore & after job posting rewritesUsing AI tools to create better job postings, fasterScaling consistency & cutting the chaos through templating Compliance Checks To keep JDs clear, fair, and risk-freePlus Trends & Best Practices to stay ahead in JD writingI’m Heather Fenty…whether you're an HR pro, recruiter, or hiring manager, I’ll help you write better job posts—fast. No junk, just 15-minute (or less) episodes packed with helpful tips.Subscribe now, and let’s fix your JDs—one post at a time!2025-03-0600 min
SheerLuxe PodcastWardrobe Sort-Outs, The Mob Wife Trend & Solo TravelThis week, Heather Steele is joined by Lu Hough, Georgina Blaskey and new team member Nana Acheampong. After answering some quick-fire questions about herself and her career, Nana and the team discuss the film and TV they are loving – including Past Lives, True Detective and The Kitchen. Plus, they share their top wardrobe cleansing tips, winter skincare picks, solo travel advice and their take on the new ‘mob wife’ fashion trend...Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheerluxe/?hl=en...2024-01-2646 min
Do Your Good#143 Sybil Speaks: Measuring ImpactSuccess can be difficult to measure. How do we know how well the nonprofit is able to tackle the societal issues we want to solve? Sybil explains why it is important to have a good plan of action to measure impact, and how to approach your giving in a way that will reach your goals.Episode Highlights:Measuring the success of your donationsSuccessfully gauging the impact of your giving strategyChecklist for developing a four-step personalized plan.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:2023-08-2819 min
Back on FiggBACKONFIGG Ep:81 We Had A Great SHOW!! With Jken!! lolSubscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/BACKONFIGGSUBFIGGMUNITY LIVE TICKETS - https://linktr.ee/figgmunityStreaming every week Monday & Friday at 4PM where you'll find Rawest in the game covering all current events, music, and more!Watch more BACKONFIGG exclusive content:BACKONFIGG Full Episodes - https://bit.ly/3mlEIkvBACKONFIGG Clips - https://bit.ly/3zD5bNAFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backonfigg/Discord: https://discord.gg/yESw5...2023-06-263h 30
Sexy Unique PodcastSalty Utah Queens Ep. 47 - Gay Husbands & Hilling JourneysLara and Carey discuss Rihanna's troll-cast of Johnny Depp in her new Fenty show, Lara's coffee and hair oil revelations, and Drake's porn addiction. Back in SLC, Jen and Lisa seek justice against Angie Harrington's husband--creator and operator of the ShahXposed finsta account. Heather starts a choir group for excommunicated gays and girlies, and The Wild Rose takes up a new campaign for truth after Justin is fired from his job due to their sex-positive TV shenanigans.Get tickets to see SUP live in Los Angeles at Dynasty Typewriter on January 11th and January 18th!2022-11-041h 03
SheerLuxe PodcastAutumn Holiday Recommendations, Budget Beauty Heroes & DIY Top Tips…This week Heather Steele hosts, joined by Lu Hough, Becky Hull and Tor West. The four discuss recent holidays, the books they’re loving this summer, and the beauty treatments they can’t live without – plus their idea of a perfect weekend at home.Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheerluxe/?hl=enHeatwave Essential:Dohars, Shades Of Cool Londonhttps://shadesofcoollondon.com/Best Holiday Reads/ Recommendations:The Paper Palace 2022-07-2948 min
Between Lewis & LovecraftHalloween 3DWelcome to our 3rd annual Halloween flash fiction special - Halloween 3D (name trademarked by Tyler, creator of all the titles). We received a record number of flash fiction submissions this year and are beyond thankful for all the first-time authors and return contributors who shared their work with us.
So grab a bowl of Halloween-themed sugar cereal and join us as we enjoy some spooky, silly, and downright scary stories from an incredible group of writers.
What is to Come, by Tyler Clawson - Read by Tyler Clawson
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