Job Seekers are Embracing Video, and You Should Too

by Kacie Koons | Jun 17, 2015 | Recruitment Marketing

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

by Kacie Koons | May 22, 2015 | Recruitment Marketing

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

by Kacie Koons | Apr 22, 2015 | Recruitment Marketing

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

by Kacie Koons | Mar 18, 2015 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance

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

by Kacie Koons | Feb 18, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

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...

HireTalk: Best Practices for Communicating With Job Seekers

by Kacie Koons | Jan 28, 2015 | Recruitment Marketing

When it comes to communicating with job seekers, employers have improved at engaging the masses. Whether through career-focused social media accounts, a job fair, or a help wanted ad, recruiters tend to hone their marketing efforts during the sourcing stage, but what...