DirectEmployers and Easter Seals to Host Networking Luncheon and Virtual Impact Forum
On Tuesday, August 4, DirectEmployers Association will be featured at the inaugural Easter Seals Impact Forum, a free networking luncheon followed by virtual forum, educating association members on OFCCP compliance guidelines and regulations, and sharing resources and...
Making Sense Of The Complex Puzzle As To Which Employers and Federal Contractors Must Provide Benefits To Same Sex Couples
While OFCCP’s Final Rule (i.e. regulation) making discrimination based on “sexual orientation” (and “gender identity”) unlawful (what I will refer to below for brevity’s sake as the OFCCP’s LGBT[1] Rule”) include only three Affirmative Action requirements[2], the...
The Importance of Accessibility in Online Job Seeking
As part of our all-encompassing program at the DirectEmployers 2015 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM15) this past May, we had the honor of having Josh Christianson and Joiwind Ronen from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) speak to our attendees. The goal of their session? To help attendees understand the importance of accessibility in widening their diverse talent pool.
OFCCP Week In Review: July 27, 2015
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: JULY 23, 2015: OFCCP Seeks OMB Approval to Continue the Affirmative Action...
Being Different is Not a Bad Thing – How to Manage a Diverse Workforce
Diversity plays an important role in our society, especially in the U.S. workforce. According to a report by CareerBuilder, the number of female workers has increased to 4.9 million as compared to male workers of merely 2.2 million in the past 13 years. Furthermore,...
What To Do With a Toxic Work Environment
Even in the most promising jobs or careers, the potential for a negative work environment unfortunately exists. Sometimes it’s disagreements with a coworker, pressure from a boss, or just general awkwardness that leads to an environment feeling uncomfortable and stressful.
DirectEmployers’ Commitment to Guard and Reserve Through ESGR
If you’ve been to a local business, it’s likely you walked by a framed letter verifying the establishment’s commitment to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). But what exactly is ESGR and why is it important for employers to support this initiative?...
OFCCP Week In Review: July 20, 2015
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: July 14, 2015: DOL and FAR Council Extend Comment Dates on Labor Law Blacklisting...