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...
Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Fast Track Foreman: Veteran Hiring Done Right
Already well known for its support in serving the U.S. Military’s warship needs for more than 75 years, DirectEmployers Member Ingalls Shipbuilding wanted to go one step further to assist veterans after their selfless dedication to serving their country. Due to an...