How to prioritize what really matters when hiring
Prioritization – it’s one of those terms that is often seen as synonymous with ‘compromise’. And when you hear ‘prioritize’ you may think...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Mar 15
- 4 min
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
- Mar 1
- 5 min
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Inclusion tips for the first steps of the candidate journey
Candidate experience starts long before the first interview or resume review or the moment the candidate clicks on the big ‘apply now’...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Feb 8
- 6 min
The secret to optimizing candidate screening
One of life’s most consistent, persistent, and common lessons is a variation of ‘practice makes perfect.’ From the time we are children...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Jan 27
- 5 min
To attract or not to attract great talent – 3 tips to avoid biasing job descriptions
While a rose by any other name still smells sweet, when it comes to jobs a name and description could be the difference between...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Increasing diversity does not always require budget
Are your job descriptions inclusive? Sometimes, simply rewording them around the goal of the job can greatly improve diversity.
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Melissa Dobbins
- Jan 18
- 5 min
The importance of ‘Why’ behind DEI
“Why” is a common theme on the career.place blog. “Why” is the trick to refining job requirements and identifying transferable skills. It...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Jan 11
- 4 min
The formula for COMPELLING diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
“How do we create truly compelling goals?” Good question. The formula is simple: goals must be CLEAR, MEASURABLE, COMPELLING, and...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Jan 4
- 4 min
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
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Shifting the privilege conversation to empower change
“The talk.” A phrase that usually evokes an immediate response. Often it brings up memories of that very awkward conversation with a...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 6, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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Gabe Gurman
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 16, 2022
- 5 min
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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