Eliminating bias in the hiring process is critical—but it’s not going to be easy

Giving candidates clear direction (with plenty of time) on the dress code not only reduces this...

The submissions were eye-opening. While we had no idea of the candidate’s gender, age, ethnicity, or anything else, we did have their respon

Even better, return the favor and ask them how they would like to be addressed, which shows respect and...

And they may graduate with a degree in programming, but if you watch them flex their skills, they may prove less talented than a self-tau...

References like that add no value to the conversation and serve to alienate the person...

There are gender-neutral alternatives to all the examples mentioned here—sales associate, firefighter, sales rep, flight attendant, and so o

For example, organizations that describe their culture with happy hours and holiday parties may...

At the end of the day, past job titles matter a lot less than a candidate’s ability to do the job.

To avoid putting candidates in a position where they either must disclose something they don’t want to...

In 2018, only 24 of the companies that made the Fortune 500 could boast female CEOs. Despite women making up roughly half of the U.S....

Be specific, specifying the wording and the answers or type of answers the organization is looking for in a...

And the value goes beyond the interview, evaluating candidates with a team throughout the hiring process—from their first submission to...

When interacting with anyone with a physical disability, treat them like...

“Educating and raising awareness is great, but if you don’t give your readers the next step, then how will they know how we can help?”

For any physical requirement, have a clear reason why there is no alternative, otherwise you may be...

Disability Solutions recently had the Career.Place CEO, Melissa Dobbins speak about building a culture of inclusive hiring. Want to...

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

Applicants in the LGBTQ+ community will be forced to choose between two potentially uncomfortable options. Either they correct you....

February, 2019 Newsletter 1. Career.Place Unveils New User Experience We are proud to introduce our new user experience, making it even...