

Melissa Dobbins
May 6, 20205 min read
Three COVID-induced shifts impacting hiring
In a previous blog, we covered three steps for preparing the hiring process for when the COVID lockdown eases and the ‘lights turn back...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 29, 20204 min read
When the lights turn back on - three steps to prepare for hiring
With lockdowns and uncertainty bringing industries, supply chains, and organizations to a halt, COVID-19 has been marked by massive...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Three simple steps for communication during a crisis
Communication is a central theme of many of our tips – from promoting diversity and inclusion, to supporting employees through the COVID...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 14, 20205 min read
Turning to wisdoms of D&I to help manage COVID – Part III
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is all about making everyone feel welcomed and engaged. Inclusive and diverse environments enable increased...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 7, 20204 min read
Finding the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel
In this time of COVID-19, it can be so easy to get lost in the swirling never-ending stresses. Putting out continuous fires, chasing...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 31, 20204 min read
Turning to wisdoms of D&I to help manage COVID – Part II
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is all about making everyone feel welcomed and engaged. Inclusive and diverse environments enable increased...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 23, 20204 min read
Turning to wisdoms of D&I to help manage COVID-19
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is all about making everyone feel welcomed and engaged. Inclusive and diverse environments enable increased...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 16, 20205 min read
Three secrets to successful free trials
These days many technologies offer ‘try before you buy’. These pilot or trial programs are designed to do one thing – to get you to want...
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Gabe Gurman
Mar 14, 20201 min read
In these unprecedented times, career.place solution is free for companies to use
Career.Place, a solution to remotely screen candidates, is now free to support organizations responding to COVID-19 3/13/20 – Austin,...
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Robert Hudson
Feb 17, 20202 min read
The Lily pads or the stone
The Lily pads or the stone It’s 2020 and, like many Americans, I decided to kick off my new year with a popular resolution – weight loss....
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Melissa Dobbins
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Remembering the 'why' to bring meaning to the 'what'
The revelation that lead to a resolution that can change everything I love writing. I’m constantly writing blogs, tips, whitepapers, web...
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Blaine Phelps
Dec 19, 20191 min read
Saving Time - Case Study
Less than 20 minutes of effort led to almost 100 applicants and 10 qualified candidates in less than 30 days.
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Melissa Dobbins
Dec 19, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Raise awareness for all marginalized groups continuously and with action
Awareness across all marginalized groups is more than just semi-annual training and a few friendly phrases. It requires continuous reinforce
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Melissa Dobbins
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Prepare a pre-interview message
Prepare a communication plan to ensure no candidate is at a disadvantage by not getting important information, especially those with...
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Melissa Dobbins
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Don't forget to schedule the 'thank you and goodbye' at the end of the interview
This ten-minute conversation is a good time to thank the candidate for their time, get feedback on their experience and...
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Melissa Dobbins
Dec 3, 20194 min read
Three tips to budget time for 2020 initiatives
Ensure you are setting yourself up for success by budgeting the time as well as the money. Spread out the investment so you are not...
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Melissa Dobbins
Nov 21, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Designate a single point of contact for your candidates
Designate and communicate a single point-of-contact for all questions so candidates are not left blasting out emails to everyone, or worse,
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Sally Doan
Nov 18, 20194 min read
Where did the headstrong women leaders go?
Gender diversity increases productivity and creativity, it curates “greater innovation, better products, better decision-making, and...
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Blaine Phelps
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Reducing Bias in the Hiring Process
A short discussion on bias in hiring with Gabe Gurman, COO of Career.Place.
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Melissa Dobbins
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Establish and communicate candidate-driven change requests for the hiring process
Define and communicate a change request process so candidates know what to do and that you understand...
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