DoSomething.org doesn’t shy away from having fun with its job ads — after all, that’s an important part of workplace culture at the youth volunteerism nonprofit. “We exist primarily for teenagers, so ...

Corporate-ese terms in job ads can come across as ableist, rather than inclusive.

An Aldi job listing posted by Jobs for Humanity, which connects groups that are underrepresented in the workforce to employers, mentioned 12 categories of people it said would be prioritized. Three of ...

“People of color just don’t apply.” “The problem is the pipeline.” “Well, it’s a small town, so of course it’s hard to recruit Black and Latinx staff—there’s nothing we can do about that.” If you’ve ...

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have a driver's license. These and similar phrases common to job postings could be non-starters for an otherwise ...

Studies suggest that employers discriminate against older workers in hiring, responding less favorably to equally qualified job applicants who are older. Employers may also limit hiring of older ...