by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 29, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance
The compliance track was headed by two familiar faces – DirectEmployers VP of Compliance & Partnerships, Candee Chambers, and employment law attorney, John C. Fox of Fox, Wang, & Morgan P.C. – two of our compliance experts. With the state of the ever-changing regulatory environment, federal contractors were more than eager to learn about the classification of an applicant, outreach documentation and recordkeeping, as well as how recruiters and compliance managers can work together better. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from the three sessions.
by John C. Fox | Jun 27, 2016 | Week In Review (WIR)
In this OFCCP Week In Review post, John and Candee examine the Fisher V. University of Texas decision on the use of race in the university’s admissions program.
by Jaime Costilow | Jun 27, 2016 | Partners
Some may remember John Robinson as one of the keynote speakers at our 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference. Born a congenital amputee, John discussed his lifelong journey with our audience and shared stories that reflected his remarkable tenacity, talent and ability...
by Kacie Koons | Jun 24, 2016 | Job Seeker Advice
As telecommuting becomes more and more common, it’s no surprise that the interview process is becoming increasingly more virtual as well. You may have been asked to do a phone interview (see tips for mastering the call) – but what about a video interview? According to...
by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 22, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance
The following post was authored by Compliance Advisory Board member and employment law expert, Jon Zimring of Greenberg Traurig LLP. This is the third and final post in a series that takes a deep dive into what federal contractors need to know about Executive Order...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jun 21, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing
Member Mike Bazinet, Associate Director of Plasma Recruitment at Grifols Inc., shares the value of stories, and how to use them to gain a better understanding of veterans and put them at ease during a job interview.
by John C. Fox | Jun 20, 2016 | Week In Review (WIR)
Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announces its release of the Final “Discrimination on the Basis of Sex” Rule; VEVRAA “Benchmark for hiring” dropped to 6.9%; and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander Seeks To Block The EEOC’s Proposed EEO-1 Revision to Force Certain Employers To Report Pay Data – all part of this week’s Week-In-Review.
by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 20, 2016 | Job Seeker Advice
Learn more about the employment opportunities and services available at your state workforce agency from Iowa Workforce Development District Manager Mike Witt.
by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 15, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance Alerts
The United States Department of Labor just shared the following announcement: OFCCP has published the 2016 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark on its Web site based on data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on...
by Jaime Costilow | Jun 15, 2016 | Networking and Education, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing
We can say that we offer the best OFCCP compliance solution, but what really speaks volumes is what our Members have to say about why they choose to continually renew their memberships each year. With over 840+ Member companies, you’ll see we go beyond the nuts and...