Although employers are trying to improve translating military skills to their civilian jobs, veterans frequently face hurdles around required degrees, certifications and licensures despite their experience in the field and military training. The Daily Show with Jon...
DirectEmployers Association Executive Director, Bill Warren, was recently recognized by our partner, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), during an awards ceremony at their 2012 annual conference. The 2012 President’s Award honored...
This time of year, many of us tend to reflect on the things we’re most thankful for. Often times, it’s the simplest things in life that get overlooked or taken for granted. Families and individuals in cities across the country go without meals due to a variety...
The National Labor Exchange will now provide Facebook users with easy access to over one million jobs via the Social Jobs Partnership’s new job seeking application. INDIANAPOLIS, November 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Social Jobs Partnership (SJP)...
A vital component of DirectEmployers Association is sharing knowledge, resources and best practices. It makes us all better practitioners and helps drive innovation in our industry. One of the key ways we execute this part of our mission is through the DirectEmployers...
DirectEmployers Association announces a new technology partner to help member companies more effectively engage with candidates, bridging the gap between the employer’s web presence and applicant tracking system (ATS). INDIANAPOLIS, November 6, 2012...
Last week DirectEmployers Association Members and staff journeyed to Scottsdale, AZ for the DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM12) which took place October 24-26. The destination alone was enough to stop anyone in their tracks, but despite the...
James Emmett was born without a hand, but that certainly didn’t hold him back. An incredible support network of family and friends surrounded and treated him like everyone else. As a matter of fact, he was a high school star football player in his small hometown in...
After a highly successful 2011 event, this year we’re taking the Annual Meeting & Conference out to the Wild West. DEAM12 will be held in Scottsdale, AZ at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Last year, I wrote a post called 7 Ideas for Making the Most of Your...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This effort to educate the public about issues around disability and employment actually began in 1945 as a weeklong event, but eventually Congress extended it to a full month. For many companies, disability...
