DirectEmployers Issues New Compliance Resource For Recruiters
To help federal contractors improve interdepartmental cooperation, Indianapolis-based nonprofit DirectEmployers Association released an OFCCP Compliance Punch List for Recruiters. This quick-reference guide was created by affirmative action and equal employment...DEAM16 Pre-Conference Recap | OFCCP Compliance with Candee Chambers and John C. Fox
The compliance track was headed by two familiar faces – DirectEmployers VP of Compliance & Partnerships, Candee Chambers, and employment law attorney, John C. Fox of Fox, Wang, & Morgan P.C. – two of our compliance experts. With the state of the ever-changing regulatory environment, federal contractors were more than eager to learn about the classification of an applicant, outreach documentation and recordkeeping, as well as how recruiters and compliance managers can work together better. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from the three sessions.
Understanding the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, Part 3
The following post was authored by Compliance Advisory Board member and employment law expert, Jon Zimring of Greenberg Traurig LLP. This is the third and final post in a series that takes a deep dive into what federal contractors need to know about Executive Order...2016 Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is 6.9 Percent
The United States Department of Labor just shared the following announcement: OFCCP has published the 2016 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark on its Web site based on data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on...OFCCP Announces its Final Rule Updating Sex Discrimination Guidelines
The United States Department of Labor shared the following announcement via email: Today, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors must meet under the provisions of...MohawkIndustries.jobs Launch – A Magic Carpet Ride
Creativity abound, it’s no surprise that the Digital Strategy team likes to have a little fun in helping Members celebrate the exciting launch of their new recruitment marketing solutions. In the latest video, Digital Solutions Consultant, Steven Apostolidis, receives an interesting source of inspiration and takes us on a magic carpet ride through the story behind the new site. Check it out!
DirectEmployers Named Recipient of the 22nd Annual Communicator Award of Distinction in Online Video Animation
DirectEmployers Association announced today that it received a Communicator Award of Distinction for Online Video Animation in the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards competition. Founded over two decades ago and hosted by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals and receives over 6,000 entries from ad agencies, interactive agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers and design firms across the US and around the world each year.
DirectEmployers Executive Director Bill Warren to Retire in December
Respected human resources executive, Bill Warren, will retire in December of 2016 after capping off a rich career in the industry. Warren is most notably recognized as the, “Founder of Online Recruitment,” having created the first online job board. Indianapolis–based...DEAM16 Day One Recap
Last week hundreds of Members and fellow HR professionals came to Indianapolis for the DirectEmployers 2016 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM16) at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station. Day one of the conference brought many exciting things, including OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing pre-conference workshops, two fantastic keynote speakers, a networking reception and lots of fun.