by DirectEmployers Association | Aug 25, 2026 | Podcast
Season 8 • Episode 1
For almost 60 years, the EEO-1 Report has been a fixture for employers—love it or hate it, everyone knows the drill. Now the EEOC wants to get rid of it, and nobody’s quite sure what comes next.
In this episode, Alicia Wallace talks with Nita Beecher of Fortney Scott about what’s actually going on: why the EEOC is targeting EEO-1 reporting and the rules behind it, what EEOC leadership has said about how employers can still use this data, and why dropping federal reporting doesn’t mean the legal risk goes away. They also get into the uncertain position employers might find themselves in—no requirement to collect the data, but still very much exposed to discrimination claims if they don’t.
It’s a candid conversation for anyone who handles this work and is trying to figure out what to do next, not just what the headlines say.
This podcast is for general discussion purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice.
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by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 11, 2026 | Press Release
Indianapolis-based nonprofit wins Gold, Silver, and Bronze across three competitive categories in first-ever submission to the prestigious American Business Awards, recognizing excellence in annual conference programming and member engagement. DirectEmployers...
by DirectEmployers Association | May 11, 2026 | Press Release
Sixth Consecutive Honor Reflects a People-First Culture That Keeps Climbing Nonprofit HR trade consortium, DirectEmployers Association is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Indianapolis Star for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition...
by DirectEmployers Association | May 8, 2026 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Key Takeaways The transition from Ashley Romanias to Kenneth J. Wolfe signals a significant moment of change for the OFCCP, marking the agency’s third director in just over a year. As a long-time public servant with over 23 years of experience at HHS and a current...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 23, 2026 | Networking & Education
Key Takeaways The traditional hiring model is no longer broken—it is outdated. While employers struggle to fill roles, the core issue is not a lack of talent, but the reliance on legacy signals like degrees and job titles that fail to capture modern, non-linear skill...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 1, 2026 | Networking & Education
The recruitment landscape is shifting beneath our feet. While headlines point to low unemployment, those on the front lines of talent acquisition report that they are navigating a frozen job market where traditional tactics are no longer enough. In the latest episode...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 24, 2026 | Podcast
Season 7 • Episode 8
The headlines say unemployment is low. The front lines tell a different story. In this episode of DE Talk, Jeff Gill sits down with Brian Fink, managing partner of The ReWork Group and author of Talk Tech to Me, to unpack what’s really happening in today’s talent market—and what it means for the future of recruiting. From trust erosion in tech hiring to AI’s role as a force multiplier for mid-size companies, Brian challenges conventional wisdom and makes the case that in a frozen, patience-driven market, the recruiters who win are the ones doubling down on relationships, curiosity, and human judgment—not just automation.
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by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 23, 2026 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of OFCCP compliance and EEO regulations requires a steady hand and a wealth of experience. Earlier this year we announced a partnership with Alicia Wallace, and now we are equally thrilled to announce that PJ Rossi has joined the...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 10, 2026 | Podcast
Season 7 • Bonus
In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, host Shannon Offord, VP of Partnerships at DirectEmployers, sits down with seasoned executive and strategist Brad Boggs, founder of JobFlow. With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment technology space, Boggs shares how his new platform uses “powerfully simple” AI solutions to fix the broken cycle of mass job applications and overwhelmed hiring teams, ultimately building more inclusive and effective hiring pipelines. Whether you are a job seeker looking to stand out or an employer looking to slash your time-to-fill, this conversation offers a roadmap for navigating the evolving AI-powered recruitment landscape.
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