Content Writer
Lydia Kooistra

With a passion for DE&I and a drive to dismantle hustle culture, Lydia creates content on hiring topics like inclusive job descriptions and Homerun’s four-day workweek. In her free time, you’ll find her cycling around Amsterdam (where she’s based), camping, cuddling cats and eating tacos.

Articles

Attracting talent
A job posting template that actually attracts candidates
This guide delves into crafting standout job postings that highlight your company's culture, brand and the unique benefits of joining your team, ensuring you attract the right talent.
Lydia Kooistra
7
min read
Company culture
From 5 to 4: Why we’re ditching a 100-year-old tradition & adopting a four-day work week
When Rita our Director of People approached Homerun's leadership team with the proposal to adopt a four-day work week, it was a no-brainer. Here's why.
Lydia Kooistra
7
min read
Remote Hiring
The dos and don'ts of remote onboarding
A smooth onboarding process is more important than ever right now — that's why you need to build a remote onboarding process that works.
Lydia Kooistra
5
min read
Attracting talent
How to escape the '90s legacy of bland job posts
The internet is littered with bland job posts with little charm. We dive into why that is and how to break away from this '90s legacy.
Lydia Kooistra
5
min read
Hiring process
New to hiring? Start here!
New to hiring employees? No problem! This article is the Hiring 101 that will help you hit the ground running in your recruitment journey.
Lydia Kooistra
6
min read
Hiring process
How to convince your boss you need Homerun to improve your hiring
Looking to convince a manager you need Homerun to improve your hiring? We’ve got you covered. Use this rundown to help you get the final approval.
Lydia Kooistra
4
min read
Attracting talent
5 things Buffer does to attract exceptional talent
Find out how Buffer uses employer branding to attract high-quality talent to their team and how your company can do the same.
Lydia Kooistra
4
min read
Diversity, equity & inclusion
How to write an inclusive job description
Get examples, dos and don’ts and practical tips on writing inclusive job descriptions that'll help you attract amazing diverse talent to your business.
Lydia Kooistra
8
min read
Remote Hiring
Flexibility in unstable times is essential
In shaky times, Decathlon kept their jobs online instead of closing them. Read more for the story of how they navigated hiring amidst the uncertainty.
Lydia Kooistra
5
min read
Hiring process
How to be GDPR compliant with Homerun
Being GDPR compliant while hiring is simpler than you think. Especially if you're using Homerun. Here's why.
Lydia Kooistra
7
min read
Hiring process
What GDPR means for hiring: Simply explained
9 basic GDPR hiring rules to follow that won’t leave you scratching your head.
Lydia Kooistra
6
min read

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