In honor of our 20th anniversary this year, we’re reflecting on our sensational past, looking ahead to bigger and better things, and taking time to slow down and appreciate our Members who have helped us get to where we are today. With that said, we’re taking a look at 20 things we offer that make your life easier as we kick off Member Appreciation 2021. Let’s dive in – and Members, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox in the coming days for details on how you can win free stuff through November 19th!
OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) – A blog post published every Monday, authored by DirectEmployers’ compliance experts Candee Chambers, John C. Fox, and Jennifer Polcer, which gathers all the latest regulatory updates and changes from the previous week into one comprehensive resource. Sign up to receive email notifications or text alerts when a new post is available!- OFCCP Audit Support – Members of DirectEmployers receive personalized assistance during audits from our compliance team who work on your behalf to provide proof of listing, outreach reports, and more.
- Access to DE Connect – Our Member-exclusive community within DE Connect provides Members with access to years’ worth of invaluable resources and webinar archives, as well as the opportunity to network and ask peers for advice on HR-related issues in the discussion forum.
- One-stop-shop Services – The DirectEmployers family of brands does it all! From OFCCP compliance and scalable job packs to Affirmative Action planning & EEO, recruitment marketing and custom software and application design, we can do it all, in-house – just say the word, and a team of experts is at your service!
- Continuing Education through DE Academy – Our on-demand learning platform DE Academy offers courses on a range of pertinent topics from OFCCP compliance to diversity and disability, to sexual harassment, and even professional development and leadership. Browse the full course list and see which ones fit your education needs!
- Federal Contractor Corner – Located in DE Connect, the Federal Contractor Corner is home to compliance tip sheets (with regulation links included!), commonly asked compliance questions, links to government resources, checklists, and more. Think of this as your hub for federal contractor resources!
- Unparalleled Customer Support – Aside from our top-notch OFCCP compliance solutions, one thing we’re known for is having the best customer support in the industry! Our Membership Development and Member Engagement representatives are always just a phone call and email away, and are always open to feedback in order to help share products that fit your needs!
- Streamlined Outreach Management – Members of DirectEmployers have access to the DE.works platform which is home to the Partner Relationship Manager and Targeted Job Distribution tools that help to make your outreach and the tracking and reporting a breeze!
- Free Monthly Webinars – Each month we host a variety of educational webinars presented by industry experts and fellow HR practitioners. Along with actionable insights and takeaways, these sessions also provide the ability to earn HRCI and SHRM credits that apply to your professional HR accreditation. Keep an eye on our event calendar for more details on upcoming webinars!
- Access to Our Vetted Diversity Partners – To help you enact your commitment to diversity and expand your outreach efforts for compliance, our team has done the legwork to evaluate veteran and diversity organizations for you to connect with and ultimately diversify your workforce. From disability to veterans, minorities, women and more, we have partners that specialize in it all!
Discounted Registration to Attend DEAMcon – Held each Spring, DirectEmployers Annual Meeting and Conference (DEAMcon) brings together our staff, Members and industry friends for learning, networking and fun. As an added perk, DE Members receive deeply discounted registration! (Psst, that’s $1,300 off general admission!)- Daily, Automated Job Syndication and Delivery – To increase your jobs’ candidate reach, while also helping with compliance efforts through both the listing and posting of your open positions to American Job Centers/ESDS and state job banks, DirectEmployers Members’ jobs are acquired and dispersed nightly without you ever lifting a finger. Talk about a time saver!
- Comprehensive, On-Demand Analytics – To provide crucial insight and cues that help with everything from compliance to recruitment, our solutions include comprehensive analytics that can easily be filtered and exported in various formats.
- Peer-Driven Research Projects – Want to benchmark your efforts against your peers, or have questions before you start a new initiative within your organization? As a DE Member, you have the ability to survey the rest of the membership through exclusive research projects executed on your behalf by DirectEmployers. Email your Member Engagement Representative to inquire!
- Exclusive Partnership with NASWA – Our well-established relationship with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is one additional assurance that your jobs reach state job banks through the jointly-administered National Labor Exchange (NLx). NASWA is also available to help Members establish connections with local state staff for assistance with specific hiring needs.
- Peace of Mind – With over 20 years of experience and recognized industry experts, you can trust that our business is steady, stable, and well-connected, giving you peace of mind knowing you are in good hands.
- Excellent Government Relationships – We’ve put in the time and effort to establish relationships with various government agencies including OFCCP, EEOC, VETS, ETA, Wage & Hour, and more to establish ourselves as a trustworthy industry expert – and the insight and benefits are passed along to our Members!
- Unlimited Training – From initial onboarding, setup, and training to tech troubleshooting, we offer unlimited support for your entire team throughout the duration of your membership, no additional fees required.
- Multiple Communication Outlets – Getting the latest industry news and DE updates conveyed to you quickly is essential. We communicate via email, SMS, DE Connect and social media so you always have access to the information you need in a timely manner.
- Dedicated Quality Assurance Team – Our QA team works behind the scenes to screen Members’ job descriptions to ensure they are compliant, have the appropriate EOE statements, and even double-check locations to ensure they are delivered appropriately for compliance needs!
We’ve only begun to touch on all the ways DirectEmployers assists with your day-to-day challenges! If you’re a DirectEmployers Member, tell us on social media what your favorite perk of DE membership is using #20DaysOfThanks, and if you’re not yet covered by these amazing benefits, reach out to chat with our membership team about how we can become the MVP of your team.
Kacie Koons serves as the Marketing Manager, Social Media and Communications, for DirectEmployers. In her role she works actively with each department to establish outgoing communications, as well as social media outreach and content creation including blog posts, webinars, surveys, virtual networking events and more. She has been with the Association since 2013.
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