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Structured vs. unstructured feedback

As experts in people, teams, and evaluating talent, we know there is no such thing as perfection. The best candidates are not the ones...

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Melissa Dobbins

Nov 64 min read

Structured vs. unstructured feedback

As experts in people, teams, and evaluating talent, we know there is no such thing as perfection. The best candidates are not the ones...

The formula for COMPELLING diversity, equity, and inclusion goals

Melissa Dobbins

Oct 304 min read

The formula for COMPELLING diversity, equity, and inclusion goals

“How do we create truly compelling goals?” Good question. The formula is simple: goals must be CLEAR , MEASURABLE , COMPELLING , and...

I say tomato, you say pickle - hiring process terminology

Melissa Dobbins

Oct 232 min read

I say tomato, you say pickle - hiring process terminology

There is no shortage of terminology describing the hiring process. Unfortunately, we aren’t all using the same ones to describe the same...

The more the merrier… applying DEIB hiring practices to panels and group interviews

Melissa Dobbins

Oct 156 min read

The more the merrier… applying DEIB hiring practices to panels and group interviews

When designing inclusive, equitable hiring practices, there is no shortage of tips and techniques. From drafting inclusive job...

Melissa Dobbins

Oct 93 min read

Tricks to creating effective job titles

Before candidates decide if they are going to click apply, before they grow excited reading the job description, before their interest is...

Shifting the privilege conversation to empower change

Melissa Dobbins

Oct 24 min read

Shifting the privilege conversation to empower change

“The talk.” A phrase that usually evokes an immediate response. Often it brings up memories of that very awkward conversation with a...

Engaging those with disabilities: From Awareness to Equitable Inclusion and beyond

Melissa Dobbins

Sep 189 min read

Engaging those with disabilities: From Awareness to Equitable Inclusion and beyond

Of all the facets and demographic ‘buckets’ of humanity that we address and engage through diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging...

Using panels to remove bias from the hiring process

Melissa Dobbins

Sep 114 min read

Using panels to remove bias from the hiring process

Career.Place was hiring. We wanted someone who was passionate about our mission of promoting and creating equitable hiring practices....

Ethical conundrum of beauty and gender-norm biases

Melissa Dobbins

Aug 283 min read

Ethical conundrum of beauty and gender-norm biases

How deep do biases go? Some, like gender norms, are so ingrained in our culture, we don't realize we are conforming. What can we do to stop?

Three tips for driving diversity in your candidate pool

Melissa Dobbins

Aug 214 min read

Three tips for driving diversity in your candidate pool

Diversify at the source: three tips for driving diversity in your candidate pool While diversity challenges don’t always stem from the...

The Secret to Successful Review Meetings: Finding Opportunities for Improvement

Melissa Dobbins

Aug 135 min read

The Secret to Successful Review Meetings: Finding Opportunities for Improvement

Where check-in meetings are fundamental for ensuring healthy, productive, on track teams and projects (as covered in our blog, The Secret...

Melissa Dobbins

Aug 74 min read

Tips for evaluating candidate sources

For many, diversifying your workforce starts at the source. The more diversity in the candidate pool applying for your job, the more...

Neutralizing hiring inequities – organization research

Melissa Dobbins

Jul 315 min read

Neutralizing hiring inequities – organization research

“I look for people who take the time to research us. I want people who show interest in our organization and in the job.” It’s a common...

Inclusive benefits: fueling the competitive edge and DEI in hiring

Melissa Dobbins

Jul 245 min read

Inclusive benefits: fueling the competitive edge and DEI in hiring

“How can we create more inclusive benefits packages?” It’s a common question, especially now as competition to attract, engage, and...

Melissa Dobbins

Jul 164 min read

Managing Risk to Manage Change

Change is good. Change is what allows us to continuously improve, grow, progress. Change is what turns okay into fantastic and antiquated...

Stop Ageism! Here are five tips to combat ageism in hiring

Melissa Dobbins

Jul 105 min read

Stop Ageism! Here are five tips to combat ageism in hiring

As part of their effort to plan 2020 content, the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), a nonprofit consortium dedicated to...

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