Blaine Phelps
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Inclusive Hiring Practices for Candidates with Disabilities Webinar
An introduction webinar on how best to be inclusive when hiring candidates with disabilities showcasing many common issues and solutions...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 20, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
What happens if someone’s religious beliefs or dietary restrictions keeps them from being able to eat at that restaurant or how...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 6, 20191 min read
Tip of the Week!
Don’t touch… hair, clothes, bellies, wheelchairs, prosthetics, etc.
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Melissa Dobbins
May 30, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
Don't judge a candidate if they have eye contact or not - especially if eye contact is not required to do the job!
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Melissa Dobbins
May 9, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
Consider this – how many people don’t see color, or race, or a disability? To say otherwise is...
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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 14, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Don't assume mental or cognitive impairments when someone has a physical disability
When interacting with anyone with a physical disability, treat them like...
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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 21, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Ask the interviewee if he or she prefers to keep the door open or closed
REASON: Not everyone is comfortable being in an enclosed, private environment (like an office with the door shut) with someone they don’t...
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 14, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Choose a single, wheelchair accessible location for the interview
For people with physical disabilities, that scenario is not far from the truth
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Melissa Dobbins
Jan 24, 20192 min read
Tip of the week: Position the interviewee so their back is NOT to the door
The Momentum Conundrum “My boss says they want to be better with diversity and inclusion, but I can’t get my organization to actually do...
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