

Melissa Dobbins
Oct 18, 20235 min read
Assessments 101 – differentiating good assessments from bad
When it comes to screening candidates against requirements, psychometric assessments can be a powerful tool. An assessment can tell you...
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Melissa Dobbins
Oct 4, 20234 min read
Four reasons why applicant screening processes don’t work
Ditch the keywords, put in the time to truly evaluate the assessments, and replace the screener calls with a standard, consistent process...
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Melissa Dobbins
Sep 20, 20234 min read
The power of WHY - refining requirements to find true needs
There are many great candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that are great for your job. The trick is to include them....
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 7, 20236 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 29, 20234 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 17, 20234 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 3, 20235 min read
Breaking the culture of microaggressions
Microaggressions are all those little (and not so little) actions and comments that erode an inclusive and welcoming culture. They are...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Five culprits of confusion
Five culprits of confusion for minimum ‘must have requirements’ on a job The first step to qualifying candidates for a job is to check...
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Melissa Dobbins
Apr 5, 20235 min read
I just haven’t met you yet – driving diversity through future candidate engagement
“And I know that we can be so amazing And being in your life is gonna change me And now I can see every single possibility…” Michael...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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,...
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Melissa Dobbins
Nov 16, 20225 min read
Action Ideas to Fuel Actionable DEI Initiatives – Part 4
DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...
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Melissa Dobbins
Nov 9, 20225 min read
Action Ideas to Fuel Actionable DEI Initiatives – Part 3
DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 24, 20225 min read
The trick to effectively measure candidate demographics without biasing the process
“As I work to set up my diversity goals, how can I measure an increase in diversity of applicants when I don’t actually know if they are...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 24, 20224 min read
The plethora of DEI possibilities
If there is one impression to take away from the thousands and thousands of words across the career.place trainings and blogs and...
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Gabe Gurman
Oct 27, 20211 min read
How Algorithms and Algorithmic Bias Shape Our Lives at Work
We love technology. Whether at home or at work, technology makes our lives easier by helping us make decisions and just do things faster....
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 9, 20215 min read
Big DEI changes starts with a single step
Imagine what it would have been like if the first math class you ever took introduced calculus or the first science class jumped into...
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Melissa Dobbins
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Politics – personalities, theatrics, and a desperate need for anonymous evaluation
The 2020 presidential debate… It has been described in many colorful ways by many people across the political spectrum and beyond....
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 19, 20204 min read
A voyage through the quadrants of diversity
Like with most everything else, not all diversity efforts are created equal. A wide variety of things can affect the scope and impact of...
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