

Melissa Dobbins
Aug 31, 20225 min read
Three steps to evaluate newly required skills on a budget
Since COVID, so many things have turned upside down – how people interact and engage, how they shop, and what they buy has all changed....
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 10, 20208 min read
Three steps to turn diversity talk to diversity action
Inequality and injustice have once again taken center stage of the news cycle, ripping the headlines from a world-panicking pandemic,...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jun 3, 20203 min read
The birds the bees and the beloved candidates
Unfortunately, it seems it’s time for… the talk. We have noticed something over the past month - a bad behavior that, for some, is...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 19, 20204 min read
The trick to identifying transferable skills – three steps to refining requirements
With industries struggling or temporarily shut down and over 36 million people filed for unemployment, the talent pool has shifted. The...
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Melissa Dobbins
May 13, 20205 min read
The importance of D&I hiring during crisis
“I never thought of that.” “I should have thought of that.” “Why didn’t I think of that?” They are common phrases we hear often. They are...
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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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