Melissa Dobbins
Jul 1, 20194 min read
My brain is what gender?
The social constructs of what it is to have a female or male brain (i.e. to act like a man or a woman) result in inaccurate biases for...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 23, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
The ‘gender pay gap’ and other demographic differences in compensation is a well-known phenomenon. These gaps are not just unfair and bad...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 25, 20191 min read
Tip of the Week!
Giving candidates clear direction (with plenty of time) on the dress code not only reduces this...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 8, 20192 min read
Are Gendered Job Titles Holding You Back from Making a Great Hire?
There are gender-neutral alternatives to all the examples mentioned here—sales associate, firefighter, sales rep, flight attendant, and so o
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 28, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
To avoid putting candidates in a position where they either must disclose something they don’t want to...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 7, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Verify physical "must haves" for a job are REALLY must haves
For any physical requirement, have a clear reason why there is no alternative, otherwise you may be...
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 7, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Not sure about a name or gender? Ask, don't guess
REASON: Names are not always straightforward. For example, candidates with different names on their email vs. their driver’s license, or...
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