No Makeup, No Offer?

“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies · HR Heretics

April 16, 202416m 11s

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Show Notes

HR Heretics bestie Colleen McCreary joins Kelli Dragovich for today’s segment to discuss a recent viral post about a VP People candidate who was denied a job because she didn’t wear makeup. Colleen and Kelli discuss the expectations and norms about appearance in the workplace and the nuances of providing helpful feedback to candidates.

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KEEP UP WITH COLLEEN, KELLI + NOLAN ON LINKEDIN

Colleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmccrearychiefpplofficer/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

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LINKS:

Viral Post: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/woman-says-she-denied-job-because-didnt-wear-makeup-aywoe/

Colleen’s Writing: https://medium.com/@colleenwheelermccreary

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Colleen Guests on Today’s Segment

(00:19) The Case of Melissa Weaver & Workplace Appearance Standards