Lessons in Leadership and Language: A Conversation with Kat Kibben

A User Interface in French — What Quebec’s Law Means for HR Tech

In this short episode of The JD Fix, host Heather Fenty breaks down what Quebec’s Bill 96 means for HR software companies and talent leaders operating in Canada. 🔍 What We Cover: The basics of Bill 96 and its update to Quebec’s Charter of the French Language What “software compliance” really means — and why it includes both candidate-facing and admin-side interfaces How HR tech vendors (including Ongig) are adapting by adding a French user interface (UI) Why localization is not just about compliance — it’s about inclusion and user experience What global HR and product teams can learn from Quebec’s approach to language accessibility 💡 Key Takeaways: If your HR tools are used in Quebec, they must be fully available in French — no exceptions. Compliance is just one piece of a bigger picture: building inclusive, multilingual experiences for global teams. Ongig’s new French UI is designed to make switching languages as simple as turning on dark mode. Expect to see more multilingual UIs across HR tech as companies expand globally. 🛠️ Resources Mentioned: Bill 96 — Charter of the French Language Update (2022) [https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Fichiers_client/lois_et_reglements/LoisAnnuelles/en/2022/2022C14A.PDF] Ongig’s Blog on HR Tech & Compliance [https://blog.ongig.com/job-description-management/user-interface-in-french/] Get full access to Heather Fenty at itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Lessons in Leadership and Language: A Conversation with Kat Kibben

In this episode of The JD Fix, I chat with Kat Kibben — founder of Three Ears Media [https://threeearsmedia.com/], LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of The Bounce Back Factor [https://amzn.to/4hrbitl] — about what it really means to lead when you’re burned out and tired of pretending everything’s fine. We talk about: Why burnout feels different right now How fear and uncertainty shape leadership The link between self-compassion and better teams And the one small thing you can do today to bounce back If you’re ready to lead with more honesty, rest, and resilience — this one’s for you. 📘 The Bounce Back Factor → https://amzn.to/4hrbitl [https://threeearsmedia.com/]🌐 [https://threeearsmedia.com/] threeearsmedia.com [https://threeearsmedia.com/] Get full access to Heather Fenty at itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

JD Optimization: 4,000+ Job Descriptions, A Team of 10 or Less, The Fix

What happens when a small TA team of fewer than 10 people is tasked with fixing over 4,000 job descriptions—all while keeping recruiting operations running? In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty shares a behind-the-scenes story from a healthcare organization that turned an overwhelming JD cleanup into a scalable, streamlined process. You’ll hear: The common pitfalls of large JD libraries (bias, missing sections, formatting chaos) How one team leveraged just two templates and AI-assisted optimization to save hundreds of hours The measurable results: JD scores skyrocketing, bias scores improving, and recruiters saving serious time Why you don’t need a big team to make a big impact If you’ve ever stared at a mountain of messy job descriptions, this episode will show you there’s a better way. 👉 Learn more at ongig.com/request-demo [https://ongig.com/request-demo]. Get full access to Heather Fenty at itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Job Adverts, Not Job Descriptions: Have you heard of Mitchs.ai?

Managing job ads at scale can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling dozens, hundreds, or even thousands across a team. In this episode, I share how you can pair Mitch’s.ai [http://mitchs.ai], one of the best AI job ad tools I’ve tested, with Ongig’s platform to take your hiring content to the next level. You’ll learn: Why I test new job ad tools (and why Mitch’s.ai [https://ongig.com] stands out). How recruiters can use AI to write better job postings, faster. Where Ongig fits in—helping you analyze, templatize, store, and scale all your job content in one place. Why combining AI speed with Ongig’s structured workflows is the best long-term strategy. If you want to see how Ongig can help you write, store, and scale better job postings, head over to ongig.com [https://ongig.com] to request a demo. Get full access to Heather Fenty at itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Writing JDs: AI’s Role & the Human Perspective

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty sits down with Ongig writer Laurenzo to talk about how AI is reshaping the way we write job descriptions—and where the human touch still matters most. We cover: How AI streamlines research and editing for JD writing Why AI sometimes pushes content toward bland, generic language The importance of plain, conversational wording in job postings How companies can use prompts and templates to guide tone Why culture is the one thing AI can’t capture without human input The balance between efficiency and authenticity in writing He shares practical insights from his work writing about job postings, along with candid thoughts on where AI helps—and where people need to step in. Get full access to Heather Fenty at itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsjustbarbs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]