DE Talk | Top 5 Actions to Take After You Complete Your Affirmative Action Plan

DE Talk | Top 5 Actions to Take After You Complete Your Affirmative Action Plan

Season 4 • Minisode

What comes next after you file your annual affirmative action plan? In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, experts from OutSolve provide practical guidance on the most important actions to take and the importance of compliance as a year-round focus, not just a one-time and done activity. Tune in as they share real-world, actionable advice related to adverse impact analysis, outreach strategies, organizational training, and much more!

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DE Talk | The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations

DE Talk | The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations

Season 4 • Episode 8

In recognition of Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month in April, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) at Dow, to discuss best practices for building employee resource groups (ERGs) that thrive. In addition, he shares details of the organization’s Middle East & North Africa (MENA) ERG and how having passionate leaders and planning activities and initiatives around employee interests are key to their success.

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DE Talk | Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring

DE Talk | Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring

Season 4 • Episode 7

Conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a focus in 2023 – but where do veterans fall into these plans, and how can employers keep them included in these discussions? Tune in as DirectEmployers Kim Lott and Denise Lewis of VetJobs get down to the heart of veteran diversity, and share how these men and women who bravely served our country represent one of the most diverse hiring groups spanning culture, race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, nationality and more.

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DE Talk | Your HR-Exclusive Guide to EEO, DEI, and OFCCP Policy Changes in 2023

DE Talk | Your HR-Exclusive Guide to EEO, DEI, and OFCCP Policy Changes in 2023

Season 4 • Episode 6

After months of quiet, government agencies are gearing up for budgetary and policy changes affecting EEO, DEI, and OFCCP efforts. Tune in to this episode as Candee Chambers and employment law expert John C. Fox share their HR guide for 2023, outlining everything federal contractors need to be mindful of in the coming year.

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DE Talk | Your HR-Exclusive Guide to EEO, DEI, and OFCCP Policy Changes in 2023

DE Talk | The Year of Degree Deflation: Transforming Your Workforce through Skills-Based Hiring

Season 4 • Minisode

Since the start of the pandemic, the role of human resources has been turned on its head, leaving talent leaders to pivot and rethink their well-established best practices in order to attract and retain diverse talent. In this DE Talk minisode, we sit down with Cappfinity’s Global Head of Marketing La Toya Hodge to chat about these changes, whether they’re here to stay, and how skills-based hiring can transform the talent acquisition process to widen the talent pool for the benefit of employers and workers alike.

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DE Talk | Pro Tips for Celebrating Holidays Inclusively at Work

DE Talk | Pro Tips for Celebrating Holidays Inclusively at Work

Season 4 • Episode 5

How your organization celebrates holidays at work impacts your culture and employee experience. When you recognize your employees’ backgrounds, you help create a culture of belonging, whereas ignoring your employees’ identities may lead to disengagement and increased turnover. Tune in to today’s podcast as DirectEmployers’ Candee Chambers and Mikey Meagher share practical tips and guidance on how to show employees you value differences and welcome them to bring their whole selves to work – holiday celebrations and all.

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