

Melissa Dobbins
Feb 65 min read
Build inclusion through this fun and simple approach: “Ask me anything”
Building a safe, inclusive work environment is often easier said then done. And for some, finding a place to start can feel daunting,...
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Melissa Dobbins
Oct 15, 20246 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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Sep 18, 20249 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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Oct 19, 20226 min read
Setting effective diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for the new year
Once again, the year is coming to a close. The first wave of the holiday season is creeping into retail spaces just behind the Halloween...
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Melissa Dobbins
Sep 9, 20192 min read
A cat, a ladybug, and a life lesson
Try not to worry about what you are going to say next or how your words are being perceived, and instead pay attention to the others.
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Blaine Phelps
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Inclusive Hiring Practices for Veterans
This webinar goes through various scenarios and possible misunderstandings that may occur - a must watch for...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Beware of analogies in interview questions
When asking questions, avoid relying on analogies to convey critical information or emotion as they can bias responses based on someone’s...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Showcase the authentic diversity of the team and organization
Showcasing diversity during interviews is fantastic, but it must be authentic diversity, full of people relevant to the experience
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 10, 20191 min read
Creative Inclusion: The Best Kind!
Inclusion is not as hard as many think - adding creativity to your inclusion efforts break down barriers a lot quicker than most other...
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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
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
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Stop talking! Take action! End bias in hiring !
It is time to “just do it” – to stop the general, vague calls to action and passionate pleas for change, and to focus more heavily on the...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 30, 20183 min read
It’s a culture of “inclusion”, NOT “tolerance” – two tales from a pregnant woman
I have been pregnant while working – twice. In each case I managed a team of product managers in a ‘small-to-mid sized’ software company....
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 19, 20184 min read
Do Not Hinder Diversity with Bias in your Hiring Process, Have a Plan.
Hiring decisions plagued by conscious and unconscious bias can impact diversity at every level and in every...
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