Employing People with Disabilities | A Personal Reflection
My 27 year-old son, Austin, has autism. Like most parents with a child with a disability, we share the same wish: to live just one day longer than our child. What happens after we are gone? Can we ever earn and save enough to provide our child a fulfilling life of...
Classes and Online Resources for Veterans
Did you know your state workforce agency offers free classes with tips on how to interview, as well as resume assistance? These and other in-person and online resources are available to help lessen the stress of your job search. See what Dennis Wimer from Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development has to say about the free tools at your disposal:
OFCCP Week In Review: April 25, 2016
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: Thursday, April 21, 2016: DOL Investing $90M to Expand Apprenticeship Programs: The...
Fast Times at DEAM16 | The Dallara IndyCar Experience
DirectEmployers 2016 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM16) is rapidly approaching, reminding us of our hometown roots and it’s history in racing. This year’s conference is all about honoring the past – and while we celebrate 15 years at DirectEmployers, Indiana...
Carollo Engineers: We’re a Member Because…
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...
OFCCP Week In Review: April 18, 2016
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: Friday, April 15, 2016: OFCCP modifies proposal for renewal of, and minor revisions...
Is Your Website Hampering Disability Recruiting?
The following guest post was written by Marc Zablatsky, Vice President and General Manager at Sitecues. Employers committed to disability recruitment often fail to maintain websites that are usable to target applicant groups. A website that is difficult for any...
ATN@Work: Brewing up hope for adults with autism
The following blog post is being republished with permission of Autism Speaks. View the original post. “Made by Mavericks,” is a barista training program for individuals with developmental disabilities being run at the flagship Coffee Shed store operating...