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nDash Writer Profile for Melina Gillies, CHRL, MAHRI

Headline

Business-minded, human-centric writer who creates brand stories that connect

About Me

MELINA GILLIES is an award-winning author, avid traveler, and enthusiastic freelancer who leverages her extensive background in marketing, consumer campaigns, and HR strategy to create compelling, results-driven content. A Certified HR Leader with nearly 20 years of experience, Melina is a trusted advisor who helps businesses unlock the critical connection between organizational strategy and the people driving success. Renowned for her expertise, she is a sought-after media source and speaker on HR innovation, workplace culture, and generative AI.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Melina is a passionate DIY enthusiast, real estate aficionado, and design trendsetter, contributing to outlets like Cox Media, Family Handyman, and Coldwell Banker with style and flair. As one-half of the RV Canucks podcast duo, she shares part-time North American travel adventures, offering relatable tips and stories with her signature authenticity and charm.

Industries I Write About

Business

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

My Writing Samples

Are Seasonal Workers More Susceptible to Injuries? Key Safety Tips for Employers

Blog for Simply Business Insurance on the risks of injury for seasonal workers.

https://www.simplybusiness.com/resource/are-seasonal-workers-more-susceptible-to-injuries-key-safety-tips-for-employers/

Residential Real Estate Landing Page

Landing Page Copy and Design for a guaranteed home-sale program

https://www.markzproperties.com/guaranteed-sold-program

Landing Page Design and Copy

Landing page for a residential property management operating system.

https://www.rentbridgegroup.com/pmos-the-rent-bridge-property-management-operating-system?hsCtaTracking=4901b893-6c8f-4770-b4ea-8d39490c40ce%7C453f8a86-dad3-4a23-9023-35e3a578b038

The Fear Divide

Personal Essay for Eighteen Bridges Magazine on the generational impact of anxiety. Specifically, the intersection between anxiety disorders and motherhood.

http://eighteenbridges.com/story/the-fear-divide/

Managers: Don't Ask For a Termination If You Haven't Done This First

It usually begins like this: A manager approaches HR with a file which details violations of (usually) one or two isolated policies and declares: "We have a problem with [insert name of employee here], it's time for them to go."

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/managers-dont-ask-me-termination-you-havent-done-melina-gillies-chrp/

Employee Ghosting is Real...And Here's How to Fix It

HR Blog regarding the phenomenon of employee ghosting during the recruitment process.

https://www.salesup.com.au/employee-ghosting-is-a-real-thing-and-its-our-fault-but-heres-how-to-fix-it/

The Real Reason New Employees Quit

Insight and solutions for common mistakes when integrating new employees to an organization

https://salesup.com.au/the-onboarding-failures-that-are-costing-you-big/

If This Is How You Handle Employee Performance, You're Doing it Wrong

So, the question begs: If employees hate them, managers don’t see their value and an organization isn’t benefiting from them—why not ditch them all together?

https://salesup.com.au/handle-employee-performance-may-wrong/

The One Recruitment Mistake Your Making...And How to Fix It

I’m speaking of course of the Halo effect—an effect so subtle, we may not even realize it’s taken hold—until we’ve made an expensive hiring mistake, that is.

https://salesup.com.au/the-one-recruitment-mistake-youre-probably-making-and-how-to-fix-it/

20 Easy Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Any Home

Home Decor Slideshow.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/20-easy-ways-to-add-farmhouse-style-to-any-home/view-all/

5 Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal for the Fall Selling Season

Blog post for ColdwellBanker on the benefits of curb appeal in the fall selling season.

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/blog/5-ways-to-boost-your-curb-appeal-for-the-fall-selling-season/

Top 5 Home Improvements That Pay Back When You Want to Sell

Blog post for Coldwell Banker

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/blog/5-top-home-improvements-that-pay-back-when-you-want-to-sell/

The Top Real Estate Markets for First-Time Homebuyers

Researching the top resale markets for first-time home buyers for Coldwell Banker

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/the-top-real-estate-markets-for-first-time-homebuyers/

5 Cities with Low-Rent That are High on Fun

Coldwell Banker Blog

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/5-cities-with-low-rent-but-high-on-fun/

Iconic House Styles Across the Country and Where to Find Them

Coldwell Banker Blog

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/iconic-house-styles-across-the-country-and-where-to-find-them/

Why the Suburbs are Big Again

Coldwell Banker Blog

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/why-the-suburbs-are-big-again/

Buying a Home? Here's One Flaw You Should Never Ignore

Coldwell Banker Blog

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/buying-a-home-heres-one-flaw-you-should-never-ignore/

2017 Real Estate Trends to Watch

Coldwell Banker Blog

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/2017-real-estate-trends-to-watch/

Experience

Freelance Business Writer

Simply Business Insurance among others

Company: Various

I worked there from 6/2013 until now

HR Specialist | Certified HR Leader

Certified HR Leader. Writes blogs about the human side of work

Company: SalesUp! Business Coaching

I worked there from 9/2013 until now

Personal Essays

Personal essays relating to high-functioning anxiety

Company: xoJane | Eighteen Bridges

I worked there from / until now

Chief People and Experience Officer

Chief People and Customer Experience Officer

Company: FlexNetworks

I worked there from 4/2021 until now

Freelance Blog Writer

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/author/melina-gillies/

Company: Coldwell Banker

I worked there from 11/2016 until 4/2018

Content I Write

Recommendations

Expert Well Rounded Writer that Gets Results!

Melina is a very talented writer. We give her extremely complicated projects and she distills them to what counts with ease. Her creativity and professionalism are unparalleled. 15/10 - will work with again.

Laura Black, Rent Bridge