People You Need to Meet at DEAM14
While the DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM14) is first and foremost an educational event, it is also a time to network with industry peers and make new acquaintances in the professional arena. We have record-breaking attendance this year with...DirectEmployers Association to Host Veterans Career Fair and Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Area
In light of the changing regulatory environment for federal contractors, DirectEmployers will be hosting it’s 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference in the Washington, D.C. metro area, with the goal of providing it’s over 350 attendees with educational information and...A New Way to Recruit College and Graduate Students with Disabilities
The following press release was authored by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) and was originally posted on March 20, 2014. Private-sector employers can now use WRP.jobs, a no-cost online job board, to find pre-screened college students and recent...OFCCP Welcomes DirectEmployers Association & Helps Dispel Misinformation Surrounding Revisions to VEVRAA and Section 503
DirectEmployers Association had the unique opportunity to work with key personnel in the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to conduct a listening session exclusively for Members. Moderated by employment law expert John C....Meet Your Member Services Team at DirectEmployers
The role of the Member Services team at the Association is to make sure Members are happy. They implement new member setup, training and work with companies to make sure they’re maximizing all of the DirectEmployers Association’s membership benefits. Whether it’s locating OFCCP compliance resources, reporting or resetting a password, there is a dedicated Member specialist ready to help.
Compliance Alert: Vet Central Confirmed as Valid Proof of OFCCP Job Listing Requirements
While undergoing a recent audit, two Members of DirectEmployers Association were told by compliance officers in the Midwest region of the OFCCP that Vet Central reports would no longer be accepted by the OFCCP as valid representations of their jobs being listed with...Using Social Media as a Recruiting Tool
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, writer and editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and...Using Social Media as a Recruiting Tool
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, writer and editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and...DEAM14 Keynote: Meet John Robinson
Every day people with disabilities face challenges and obstacles, many of which are daily norms that much of society takes for granted. John Robinson–born a congenital amputee–is one individual whose disability has been a challenge throughout life, but his remarkable tenacity, talent and faith has led him to succeed not only in business and building a family, but also in life. His inspirational story “Get Off Your Knees” will show attendees what determination looks like as he describes how he overcame his disability and created an extraordinary life for himself. Get to know a little bit more about John in this video: