

Great processes require great feedback
Superstar athletes were not amazing the first time they walked onto the field. A-list actors did not draw tears the first time the took...

Melissa Dobbins
Aug 9, 20234 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...

Melissa Dobbins
Jun 7, 20236 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...

Melissa Dobbins
Mar 16, 20205 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....

Robert Hudson
Feb 17, 20202 min read


Diversity doesn't have to start at the top
Many industries and/or roles suffer from a common diversity challenge – missing or greatly under-represented demographics within their...

Melissa Dobbins
Aug 19, 20193 min read


Navigating the Path to Diversity in Hiring
The hiring process is where diversity starts, and the description of the job (i.e. requirements, tasks, summary, etc.) ALL contribute to...

Blaine Phelps
Jul 10, 20191 min read


Inclusive Hiring Practices for Candidates with Disabilities Webinar
An introduction webinar on how best to be inclusive when hiring candidates with disabilities showcasing many common issues and solutions...

Blaine Phelps
Jun 27, 20191 min read


More People, Less Bias: Why Candidate Evaluation Deserves a Team Approach
And the value goes beyond the interview, evaluating candidates with a team throughout the hiring process—from their first submission to...

Melissa Dobbins
Mar 18, 20192 min read


Tips for Inclusive Hiring - Building a culture of positive change one step at a time Webinar
Disability Solutions recently had the Career.Place CEO, Melissa Dobbins speak about building a culture of inclusive hiring. Want to...

Blaine Phelps
Mar 5, 20191 min read


The Education Conundrum
When looking for candidates, education requirements must be used wisely and for a reason. Used wrong, education requirements are just...

Melissa Dobbins
Mar 4, 20193 min read


How to navigate the road to diversity and inclusion in today’s technological world
HERC ( Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) recently had the Career.Place CEO, Melissa Dobbins speak about diversity and inclusion...

Blaine Phelps
Feb 21, 20191 min read


Are We Biased Against Women in Intellectual Contexts?
So, if you see more men than women being hired for your ‘intellectual’ jobs, or any other biases, it may be time to take a close look at...

Matthew Borneman
Feb 4, 20193 min read


Tip of the week: Remove (or define) business jargon in the hiring process
Using specific (and unnecessary) terminology may put some highly qualified applicants at a disadvantage because...

Melissa Dobbins
Jan 31, 20191 min read


Inclusive Hiring & Reasonable Accommodations
January, 2019 Newsletter 1. Career.Place Tips for Inclusive Hiring “My boss says they want to be better with diversity and inclusion, but...

Blaine Phelps
Jan 25, 20192 min read


You sell what?!?!!
Sue is a Sex Toy entrepreneur but started her career as a Health Sciences Educator...

Gabe Gurman
Jan 21, 20193 min read


Stop talking! Take action! End bias in hiring !
It is time to “just do it” – to stop the general, vague calls to action and passionate pleas for change, and to focus more heavily on the...

Melissa Dobbins
Nov 26, 20183 min read


ROI in Hiring: How Do You Define Success?
Thinking carefully about what constitutes ROI for you is crucial if you want to measure and optimize the effectiveness of your hiring...

Melissa Dobbins
Nov 19, 20184 min read


Three Types of Benefits That Will Make Your Job Stand Out
Open enrollment season is here, and with employees and job seekers thinking carefully about their health insurance, there’s never been a...

Melissa Dobbins
Nov 12, 20185 min read


Career.Place continues to make the hiring process easier by integrating with Slack™
Career.Place now delivers applicant activity to Human Resource channels Career.Place, removing bias one hire at a time, announced today...
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Nov 9, 20182 min read


The Power of “Hello”
I am going to let you in on a valuable secret that I was taught early in my career – most people do not actually want to stand or sit alone.

Melissa Dobbins
Sep 18, 20183 min read