Shining Light Upon National Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 3.5 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by autism, whether themselves, friends, or family members? Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and socialize – and it’s the fastest growing...
Women In The Technical Workforce: Where Are They?
It’s no secret that there are fewer women in the U.S. workforce than men. While the ratio of women to men in the workforce has considerably improved over the last few decades, there is still a clear disparity in the types of positions held, benefits offered and more....
Recruitment Trends Survey Highlights
Have you ever wondered how your organization compares to others when it comes to recruitment practices? Whether you are interested in learning best practices for employee referral programs, suggestions for developing veteran hiring initiatives, or simply interested in...
How Universities, Nonprofits and Employers Are Making “Ability” Count In the Workplace
For most employers, diversity and disability hiring are often thought of as separate initiatives, but despite the differences of disclosure and accommodation, disability simply is diversity. In fact, people with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the...
The Importance of Accessibility in Online Job Seeking
As part of our all-encompassing program at the DirectEmployers 2015 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM15) this past May, we had the honor of having Josh Christianson and Joiwind Ronen from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) speak to our attendees. The goal of their session? To help attendees understand the importance of accessibility in widening their diverse talent pool.
Job Seekers are Embracing Video, and You Should Too
It’s no secret that today’s HR leaders believe that a strong employer brand is the key to hiring top talent, and in such a digital world, recruiters are thinking outside the box for ways to share this brand. With more than 1 billion users on YouTube and upwards of 4...
Why Hiring Recent Graduates Is A Good Idea
While the tossed graduation caps have barely settled back into the hands of the next generation of professionals, many will soon find themselves looking for a place to apply their newly learned skills within the workforce. As they begin to seek employment, they will...
Member Award Series: Engaging A Future Diverse Workforce
At DirectEmployers 2015 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM15) taking place in just a few short weeks, we are proud to have the opportunity to honor some of our Members for their work with a DirectEmployers Member Award. One such organization, City of Hope, not only...
Leveraging Your Membership: Partner Outreach Online Networking Events
With the ever-changing OFCCP compliance landscape that federal contractor employers currently face, establishing connections with partner organizations and consistently conducting outreach activities will continue to become a priority in 2015. Unfortunately, many...
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