by DirectEmployers Association | May 23, 2023 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | May 1, 2023 | Videos
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by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 4, 2023 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | Feb 28, 2023 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 24, 2023 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 24, 2023 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 12, 2023 | Press Release
This press release was originally authored by partner OutSolve and distributed on January 12, 2023. OutSolve is DirectEmployers’ preferred partner for affirmative action development, pay equity, EEO-1/VETS, and DEI solutions, and DirectEmployers will be OutSolve’s...
by DirectEmployers Association | Dec 20, 2022 | Podcast
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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by DirectEmployers Association | Dec 15, 2022 | Videos
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by DirectEmployers Association | Dec 12, 2022 | Videos
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