DE Talk Unplugged | Using Programmatic Job Advertising to Elevate Candidate Quality and Optimize Costs

by Kacie Koons | Dec 3, 2024 | Networking & Education

It’s a fact that deciding where to advertise your job openings directly correlates with the quality of candidates you receive, as well as how much you will spend in doing so. In the past, many employers have posted to a few job boards for a pre-determined amount of...

DE Talk Unplugged | Empowering Women Veterans: Navigating the Transition from Service to Civilian Success

by Kacie Koons | Nov 26, 2024 | Networking & Education

Veteran hiring programs are not a one-size-fits-all approach. While many employers understand their importance, they often overlook the unique challenges faced by women veterans and the unique ways in which they need support. In our latest episode of the DE Talk...

DirectEmployers Members Honored with 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards

by Kacie Koons | Nov 7, 2024 | Networking & Education

The month of November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and with Veterans Day coming up next week, now is the perfect time to celebrate the recent winners of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. Learn more about this program and see which...

DE Talk Unplugged | Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce

by Kacie Koons | Oct 31, 2024 | Culture & Belonging, Networking & Education

Unemployment rates for individuals with disabilities remain high, and while many barriers to employment remain, there are services available to assist this skilled talent in their search for a career. In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, we sat down with Tripp...

DirectEmployers Members Present on List of 2024 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Recipients

by Kacie Koons | Aug 19, 2024 | Networking & Education

This year, Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the first national certification recognizing U.S. employers committed to supporting a mentally healthy workforce. Bell Seal certification recipients...

The Disability Inclusive Elite: 2024 Disability Equality Index Honors 200+ DE Members

by Kacie Koons | Jul 25, 2024 | Culture & Belonging, Networking & Education

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, leading nonprofit Disability:IN has released its 2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. On this list, top employers are categorized with scores of 100, 90, or 80, based on the results of the organization’s...

DE Talk Unplugged | Resiliency & Determination: The Military Spouse Employee Makeup

by Kacie Koons | May 30, 2024 | Networking & Education

If you joined us for our March Employment Law Roundtable, you may remember Evie King, recruiter, Executive Director of the military spouse wellness nonprofit InDependent, Inc., and 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. We loved her insight so much...

DE Talk Unplugged | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres

by Kacie Koons | May 9, 2024 | Culture & Belonging, Networking & Education

Our latest episode of DE Talk was extra special. Not only were we thrilled to welcome diversity activist and strategist Torin Ellis and Principal Financial Group’s Chief Inclusion Officer Miriam Lewis to the podcast, but this episode was also recorded live during our...

DE Talk Unplugged: The Camaraderie & Meaningful Impact of Veteran ERGs

by Kacie Koons | Apr 4, 2024 | Networking & Education

Despite having a lower unemployment rate than non-veterans in the workforce, veterans still face many struggles transitioning to civilian life after service and feeling like they truly belong in the workplace. One great resource for establishing inclusion and...

MEMBER ALERT | Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Updated to 5.2 Percent

by Kacie Koons | Mar 28, 2024 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance

The following information is provided by USDOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP): The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the...