by Kacie Koons | Dec 15, 2023 | Networking and Education
Last week in part one of our annual recap we covered the first half of this year’s accomplishments, including several awards, an exciting new partnership, and more. In this post we’ll finish out the year with some great events, teambuilding activities, and...
by Kacie Koons | Dec 14, 2023 | Networking and Education
November marked National Veterans and Military Families Month, and in recognition, we sat down with individuals who are dedicated to veteran hiring for a special, multi-segment episode of the DE Talk Podcast. One such individual was Jeff Tabb, a Disabled Veterans...
by Kacie Koons | Dec 6, 2023 | Networking and Education
Another year is coming to a close, and as we look back, there’s so much to be proud of! This year we grew our Membership, added to our team, and celebrated wins each and every month – but we also did so much more. We would like to thank our staff, Members, partners,...
by Kacie Koons | Nov 22, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with a special bonus episode of the DE Talk podcast! In this episode, our Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies Mikey Meagher sat down with Joshua Johnson from Jobs for the Future (JFF)...
by Kacie Koons | Nov 8, 2023 | Networking and Education
A few weeks ago, we celebrated World Mental Health Day – a day to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. In our latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, we sat down with Amy...
by Kacie Koons | Oct 5, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). A time to take a closer look at the diversity and inclusion of your workforce, as well as the level of accommodation found within your workplace, as it relates to individuals with disabilities. One...
by Kacie Koons | Oct 4, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
To kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Organization on Disability (NOD) has announced its list of 2023 Leading Disability Employers. Comprised of 65 companies, this list recognizes employers who prioritize diversity, equity,...
by Kacie Koons | Sep 7, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
Season Five of the DE Talk Podcast launched with a powerful conversation between our VP of Strategic Partnerships, Shannon Offord, and Mike Thibideau, President & CEO of Invest Hamilton County. In this episode, Mike details substance abuse’s substantial impact on...
by Kacie Koons | Jul 26, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
July is Disability Pride Month – a time not only for individuals with disabilities to embrace and celebrate who they are, but for allies to show their continued support. As an association, we are proud to be comprised of hundreds of employers who go the extra mile to...
by Kacie Koons | Jul 12, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
In the season four closer of the DE Talk podcast, we shared a special conversation that took place at DirectEmployers 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon23) in Chicago, back in mid-April. Live on stage, our podcast host Candee Chambers moderated a fireside...