Using career paths as a great equalizer
“I don’t care what color you are or your gender or age. I just care that you are the right person for the job.” When it comes to hiring...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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Decoding Code Switching
Code switching. The concept and what to do about it is critical for building healthy, inclusive cultures. It’s also emotionally charged,...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion – going beyond Pride month
June, the month of Pride. Vibrant colors decorate logos, marketing campaigns, and advertisements; the rainbow marking solidarity and...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 14, 20234 min read
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Artificial Intelligence, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws, and employer responsibility
Are employers responsible for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based employment decisions under Title VII (i.e. the equal employment...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 7, 20236 min read
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Unlocking strategic Talent Acquisition with a single word
“One of the first and most important lessons I teach people new to Talent Acquisition is how important it is to say no,” said Jim...
Melissa Dobbins
May 29, 20234 min read
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SHRM coverage of Career.Place RecruitDC session
Melissa Dobbins, CEO of Career.Place, had the pleasure of speaking at the 2023 RecruitDC on crafting effective, inclusive interview...
Gabe Gurman
May 25, 20231 min read
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The Age-old story of ageism
Last night I jumped on Hulu and streamed an episode of the 90's sitcom Golden Girls, seeking a comforting laugh after a long day. The...
Melissa Dobbins
May 23, 20233 min read
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When it comes to salary, there's no such thing as 'getting a deal'
“This candidate is great and is only asking for 70% of what everyone else on the team makes – what a deal!” “If I promote that person...
Melissa Dobbins
May 17, 20234 min read
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Techniques to diagnose DEI culture problems
While a new employee starting on their first day marks the end of the Talent Acquisition (TA) process, it is only the beginning for that...
Melissa Dobbins
May 11, 20233 min read
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Stagnating diversity – the pitfalls of stack ranking candidates
You are ready to hire. The job post goes out and the candidates flood in. Dozens or hundreds of candidates pile up demanding your...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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Tips for driving diversity by finding new candidate sources
For many, diversifying your workforce starts at the source. The more diversity in the candidate pool applying for your job, the more...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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Driving DEI change through a Center of Excellence
Change is hard. Driving change requires you to do something you haven’t done before (at least you haven’t done it before within the...
Melissa Dobbins
Mar 1, 20235 min read
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The meaning of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through the dance, art, and business
“What is the difference between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging?” A common question for those new to the D&I conversation,...
Melissa Dobbins
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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Action Ideas to Fuel Actionable DEI Initiatives – Part 6
DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...
Melissa Dobbins
Dec 14, 20225 min read
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Action Ideas to Fuel Actionable DEI Initiatives – Part 5
DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...
Melissa Dobbins
Dec 6, 20226 min read
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Designing a meaningful 2023 DEIB initiative on a budget
Once again, the year is coming to an end. The holiday season is upon us, full of must have sales for items no one really needs but at...
Gabe Gurman
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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