Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Dow
It’s said that the employees are the heart of every organization. From serving up new business ideas to challenging conventional processes and upping the status quo, your employees continue to drive change and forward progress – so who better to listen to when...
DE Academy: Continuing Education & Professional Development On-Demand
For many, education ends upon college graduation but the truth is, we should never stop learning! Times are changing, industries are evolving at unprecedented speeds, and there’s always something new that can add value to your life and career. In fact, continuing...
DirectEmployers 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference Keynote Speakers, & Virtual Agenda Announced
Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus and prolonged social distancing recommendations, DirectEmployers has announced that it will transition its 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon21) to a virtual platform, April 26-30, 2021. This move comes the...
Why You Should Make Mentorship a Priority in 2021
2020 saw many changes, and their effect on the human resources industry has been profound, leaving even the most experienced HR professional stumped and looking for guidance. Career development and continuing education courses are great options, but learning from...
DE Talk | Naming, Claiming, & Aiming Your Strengths in 2021
Season 2 • Episode 5
Studies suggest that people spend around eighty percent of their time focused on fixing weaknesses, and only twenty percent of their time trying to build upon strengths in most workplaces. However, we achieve excellence most often when using our strengths—enter the CliftonStrengths assessment. In this episode, Jen Polcer chats with JoDee Curtis from Purple Ink LLC to discuss how CliftonStrengths can transform workplaces from weakness-fixing to strengths-based cultures and use those strengths as a roadmap to becoming our best selves.
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DE Talk | Disability Education & Accessibility: Overcoming the Digital Divide
Season 2 • Episode 2
When hitting a roadblock, Janet Fiore’s motto is always, “We can figure this out,” and that’s precisely what she did in the realm of disability education. Having a fear of getting it wrong or trying to figure out where to start was a challenge, and the results often lead to overcompensating or overreaching. Janet has cultivated a safe space for learners in The Sierra Group’s DisabilityEtiquette© course and DisabilityRecruiter© Certification. During this podcast, Janet discusses her initial draw to assistive technology, the work of The Sierra Group and its foundation and role in the disability space, and how employers can remove the obstacles to have a fully inclusive workforce.
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DE Academy Unplugged: Getting to Know Disability Expert, Sheridan Walker
If there’s one thing to know about disability expert, Sheridan Walker, it’s how genuinely passionate she is about helping employers better understand and connect with individuals with disabilities. She’s a force to be reckoned with in the space and makes the topics of...
How Do I Get Started Down the Path of Professional Development?
Whether required or desired, Professional Development is pressing in the minds of both employers and their employees. And then, questions abound! How do you determine where to start? Should you seek formal or informal development opportunities? What is the objective?...
